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Experience St. Augustine

Timeless charm, endless adventures

Welcome to St. Augustine, where history, adventure, and coastal beauty converge to create unforgettable vacations. Known as the nation's oldest city, St. Augustine offers endless attractions, family-friendly activities, vibrant nightlife, outdoor adventures, and cultural experiences. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway, a family vacation, or a romantic retreat, you'll find plenty of fun things to do that cater to every interest and budget.

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St. Augustine is a destination like no other, combining centuries of history with modern attractions and breathtaking landscapes. Whether you’re here to uncover its rich past, enjoy its nightlife, or relax by the beach, our city offers something for everyone. Ready to plan your adventure? We have all the information you need, so let's get planning.

Plan Your St. Augustine Experience

The St. Augustine Lighthouse from the sky, looking toward Salt Run

Top Attractions

Explore St. Augustine’s most iconic attractions, where history and charm take center stage. Visit the Castillo de San Marcos, a centuries-old fortress offering stunning views and fascinating stories. Stroll through the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum for breathtaking panoramas and maritime history, or discover the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park, where myths and history blend beautifully. These top-rated attractions are must-visits for your St. Augustine adventure.

Explore St. Augustine’s best attractions
A family touches the tail of a live fish as they stand next to a tank at Marineland

Family-Friendly Fun

Create memories with your family one attraction at a time. Take a ride on the Old Town Trolley, visit the interactive St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum, or get up close with wildlife at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park. With beaches, parks, and hands-on museums, there’s no shortage of fun for kids and adults alike.

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Relax on our Beautiful Beaches

With 42 miles of pristine coastline, St. Augustine’s beaches are a must-visit for a perfect coastal getaway. Spend your day soaking up the sun, walking along the soft sand, or enjoying a variety of water sports like paddleboarding, surfing, and kayaking. Popular spots include St. Augustine Beach, known for its family-friendly atmosphere, and Vilano Beach, a favorite for shell collectors and fishing enthusiasts. For a more secluded escape, explore the natural beauty of Anastasia State Park or Crescent Beach.

Find your spot in the sun

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Experience St. Augustine

Explore St. Augustine and see why we welcome visitors from all over the world in our seaside town filled with historical sites, cultural gems, and friendly pirates. There's a wide variety of things to do for all ages from edu-taining attractions to pristine beaches to top notch restaurants.
The exterior of Stogies Cigar Bar on Charlotte St. in St. Augustine

Stogies Cigar Bar

(904) 826-4008

36 Charlotte Street

Find a variety of stogies, craft beer, and wines, and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere.

The outside patio and entrance to Stogies Cigar Shop

Stogies Cigar Shop

(904) 819-0092

6 St. George Street

A specialty smoke shop providing more than 150 premium cigars.

Stubbees display shelves and purchase counter

Stubbees Honey + Apothecary

(904) 679-4966

102 Saint George Street

Purveyors of small batch honey products, including apothecary and skin care products.

Sunburst Crystal offers dazzling crystal gifts, decor, and jewelry

Sunburst Crystal

(904) 824-6205

16 St. George Street

Dazzling crystal gifts, decor, and jewelry available at this St. Augustine shop.

Cakes and dessert table created by Sweet Weddings Cake Designs in St. Augustine, FL.

Sweet Weddings Cake Designs

(904) 824-2420

144 King Street

Offering custom created cakes and dessert to suit any wedding or celebration in St. Augustine.

Art canvases displayed on the shop's patio

The Golden Gypsy

(904) 417-0094

23 Cuna St.

This boutique and gallery highlights pieces from creators around the globe.

The Linen Room brings vintage antiques, china, and linens from England to shoppers in St. Augustine.

The Linen Room

(904) 824-9948

75 King Street

Catering to Anglophiles with antique linens and furniture, Waterford Crystal, and English China.

Nature's Legacy on St. George Street in St. Augustine, FL

The Nature's Legacy

(904) 417-0508

60 St. George Street

Unique, up cycled, organic goods, gifts, and local art on St. George Street in historic downtown.

Communicating with the spirits at Odd Macabre in St. Augustine, FL

The Odd Macabre

(904) 217-9164

Ghost hunts, scavenger hunts, and WhichCraft - oh my.

The entry to The Pearl Shop in St. Augustine, Florida.

The Pearl Shop

(904) 824-9935

14-C St. George Street

Offering pearls and handcrafted pearl jewelry.

The Picnic Co. in St. Augustine, FL.

The Picnic Co.

The Picnic Company has many picnic packages, experiences, and locations that visitors and locals can enjoy as a way to uniquely celebrate life events.

Shells and other knick-knacks presented inside

The Shell Shop

(904) 824-8778

148 St. George Street

Shop a collection of gifts and jewelry from various corners of the world.

The Soft Shirt Place Sign

The Soft Shirt Place

162 St. George St.

The home of unique and artsy t-shirts in Historic Downtown St. Augustine.

A verson of shrimp and grits prepared for The Tasting Tours in the Ancient City

The Tasting Tours

(904) 325-3911

24 Cathedral Place

Eat, drink, and taste savory and sweet local bites on this three-hour tour.

Soaps at Tillie's Bath Cottage in St. Augustine.

Tillie's Bath Cottage

(904) 819-0190

12 Cuna Street

This shop offers natural soaps, lotions, bath bombs, and more in downtown St. Augustine.

The front exterior of the Tini Martini building overlooking the bayfront

Tini Martini Bar

(904) 829-0928

24 Avenida Menendez

Sit back and sip a custom/classic martini overlooking the bayfront.

Four needles, each with tiny works of art mounted inside the needle, and one pin with a tall ship perched on top

Tiny Art Museum

(904) 373-7777

100 St. George Street

See seven gold camels in the eye of a needle at this museum of tiny art.

The ornate iron gates of the Tolomato Cemetery in St Augustine FL

Tolomato Cemetery

(904) 257-3273

14 Cordova St

The oldest planned cemetery in the State of Florida, with burials officially ceasing in 1884.

A sterling silver anchor ring

Tootsy's Footsies

(813) 965-4308

113-B St. George Street

Buy specialty and permanent jewelry fitting for all celebrations.

Tour St. Augustine offers historic walking tours that give visitors a chance to learn all about the history and heritage of the nation's oldest city.

Tour St. Augustine Inc.

(904) 825-0087

4 Granada Street

Offering ghost tours, food and wine tours, as well as class trips.

Tradewinds Lounge on Charlotte Street in historic downtown Saint Augustine, Florida.

Tradewinds Lounge

(904) 829-9336

124 Charlotte Street

A 1940s island themed bar in the heart of downtown.

Featured Upcoming Events

Experience the best St. Augustine events

A dancer in a ballet pose dressed as Rapunzel
Saturday
May 17

St. Augustine Ballet: "Rapunzel"

Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 1:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Experience the tale of a trapped girl in a tower awaiting freedom and love.

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