Visit Castillo de San Marcos
Historic District 2 hrs
Explore the oldest masonry fort in the continental United States, offering panoramic bay views.
Where to stay
Hotels in St Augustine
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At a glance
Climate
Subtropical
Languages
English
Local currency
USD
(USD)
Local time
(GMT-4)
Ideal trip length
3–5 days
Cost level
3 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Historic District
Tap water
Generally described as safe to drink
Tipping
15-20% standard
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
90 · Outstanding
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Minorcan Clam Chowder
Datil Pepper dishes
Fresh Seafood
Key Lime Pie
When to visit St Augustine
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: April, November
Busiest: Mar-May, Oct-Nov
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Jan60
Mild, can be chilly
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Feb65
Mild, pleasant
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Mar85
Warm, sunny, pleasant
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Apr90
Warm, sunny, ideal
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May80
Warm, humid starts
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Jun70
Hot, humid, rainy
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Jul65
Hot, humid, thunderstorms
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Aug60
Hot, humid, hurricane risk
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Sept70
Warm, humid, hurricane risk
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Oct85
Warm, pleasant, less humid
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Nov90
Mild, sunny, ideal
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Dec75
Mild, pleasant
Things to do in St Augustine
8 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
3 places
Visit the Colonial Quarter
Historic District 2 hrs
Step back in time to experience colonial life with living history demonstrations and exhibits.
Find the Fountain of Youth
North St. Augustine 2 hrs
Visit the legendary site where Ponce de León supposedly landed, featuring peacocks and historical exhibits.
Best in the afternoon
1 place
Discover the Lightner Museum
Historic District 2.5 hrs
Housed in the former Alcazar Hotel, this museum showcases Gilded Age artifacts and art.
Best in the evening
1 place
Take a Ghost Tour
Historic District 1.5 hrs
Experience the city's spooky side with a guided evening tour of haunted locations.
Any time of day
3 places
Stroll St. George Street
Historic District 3 hrs
Wander the pedestrian-only street filled with shops, restaurants, and historic sites.
Explore the St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum
Historic District 1.5 hrs
Immerse yourself in pirate history with authentic artifacts and interactive exhibits.
Relax at St. Augustine Beach
St. Augustine Beach 4 hrs
Enjoy the wide, sandy beaches perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and shell collecting.
Things to book
Tours and activities in St Augustine
Guided tours, day trips and tickets to book alongside your stay.
Standard tour
Spirits with the Spirits haunted pub crawl - drinks included
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St. Augustine Beer & History Crawl
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St. Augustine's Wine, Cocktail and Food Experience
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Activity tour
St. Augustine Shipwreck Virtual Treasure Hunt/Scavenger Hunt
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St. Augustine Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour
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Weekday Brunch Tour of St. Augustine
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St. Augustine's Booze & Boos Haunted Pub Crawl
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Private Nights Of Lights Tour
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Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
Near St Augustine
Straight-line distance from the centre of St Augustine.
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