Sightseeing
Some our favorite places to visit in the area.
This is a great historic place to see. We also love the beach area and the inlet area here. If you have little ones I’d recommend taking them to swim on the inlet side.
173 locals recommend
Fort Matanzas National Monument
8635 A1A SThis is a great historic place to see. We also love the beach area and the inlet area here. If you have little ones I’d recommend taking them to swim on the inlet side.
Florida Agricultural Museum
7900 N Old Kings RdGreat for horseback riding.
Princess Place Preserve
2500 Princess Place RdGreat place to go for long hikes, kayaking or fishing.
St. Augustine
Visit the old downtown during the week as it is less crowded then.
Beautiful place to walk and see the azaleas when they are in bloom.
34 locals recommend
Ravine Gardens State Park
1600 Twigg StBeautiful place to walk and see the azaleas when they are in bloom.
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
Food scene
This is a great place to enjoy the scenery of the St. John’s River. You may even see a wild alligator while eating out in the deck. The fried banana peppers are a must try!
27 locals recommend
Corky Bell's Seafood at Gator Landing
185 US-17This is a great place to enjoy the scenery of the St. John’s River. You may even see a wild alligator while eating out in the deck. The fried banana peppers are a must try!
Cold Cow
938 Santa Maria BlvdCold Cow has the best ice cream and the friendliest staff!
Local Oyster season is during the months that end with an R. Commander’s has the best local oysters around along with the best fish dip.
39 locals recommend
The Commander's Shellfish Camp
7579 A1A SLocal Oyster season is during the months that end with an R. Commander’s has the best local oysters around along with the best fish dip.
Neighborhoods
This is a country community. Domino’s does deliver here and we have a Dollar General at the entrance. The Dollar General does have produce.
Flagler Estates
This is a country community. Domino’s does deliver here and we have a Dollar General at the entrance. The Dollar General does have produce.
Shows
Live performances of artists or musicians.
There is a show in the hotel called The Magic Hideaway performed by magician Bill Abbott. If you are a fan of Penn and Teller, David Copperfield or any of the other great magicians you will love this hour long show! The food is also great in the hotel restaurant and bar area.
25 locals recommend
Casa Monica Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection
95 Cordova StThere is a show in the hotel called The Magic Hideaway performed by magician Bill Abbott. If you are a fan of Penn and Teller, David Copperfield or any of the other great magicians you will love this hour long show! The food is also great in the hotel restaurant and bar area.
Traveler advice
What to pack
The 3 Seasons
We do have three seasons here so depending on when you come be prepared for cool weather at night. Summer temps pretty much stay consistent but Spring Fall and Winter do have chilly nights.
Getting around
Getting around St. Augustine
The fastest way to get to the most historic parts of St Augustine are to use the backroads. A lot of the backroads are only used by the locals and will cut down on some of the traffic situations. We recommend parking in the parking garage if you are visiting downtown and get there earlier in the day. Week days are also less crowded. Nights of Lights runs the week before Thanksgiving through the end of January each year.