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St Augustine

Spanish colonial city on Florida's Atlantic coast, founded in 1565 and known for the Castillo de San Marcos, St. George Street and nearby beaches.

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St. Augustine is a historic city on Florida's Atlantic coast, the county seat of St. Johns County and about 40 miles (64 km) south of downtown Jacksonville. Pedro Menéndez de Avilés founded it on 8 September 1565, and it is the oldest settlement of European origin in the contiguous United States that has been lived in without a break. It was the capital of Spanish Florida for over 200 years and later the capital of British East Florida from 1763.

The historic center is best seen on foot. The Castillo de San Marcos, a 17th-century fort built of coquina stone, is the best-known landmark. St. George Street is a pedestrian street lined with more than 30 historic houses and visitor sites. Anastasia State Park lies near the city and has beaches. Spring and autumn highs run from 74°F to 87°F, while summer highs reach the low 90s°F (about 32°C) and the wet season runs from May through October.

St Augustine in five

Visit Castillo de San Marcos earlyThe fort is the main sight, and adults 16 and over pay a $15 entrance fee valid for seven days. Children 15 and under are free with an adult, and passes such as America the Beautiful are honored.National parks fee
Walk the old center on footSt George Street and the lanes around the plaza are tight and best on foot. Park once at the edge, then leave the car and use the trolleys or walking for the rest.
Plan a beach afternoon on Anastasia IslandThe beaches are a short drive across the bridge from town. Check tides, weather and parking before you go, and skip them in a hurricane warning.
Book holiday lights and summer weekends earlyThe old center is small, so rooms fill on weekends and in the holiday lights season. Book early and expect crowds on the main streets.Where to stay in the USA
Combine it with Savannah or TampaSt Augustine fits an East Coast or Florida road trip, but is easy to see in a day. Pair it with a coastal city rather than stretching it to three nights.Savannah

Things to do in St Augustine

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Church · St AugustineMemorial Presbyterian ChurchCheck ahead about tour availability and consider booking in advance.

Sight · St AugustineFlagler CollegeConsider a weekday or off-peak visit for a quieter walk around campus.

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Church · St AugustineCathedral Basilica of St. AugustineVisit late in the morning for a quieter look inside.

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Need to know

Airport: Jacksonville (JAX) is the main gateway; St Augustine has no major airline service
Getting there: Drive from Jacksonville, Orlando or the I-95 corridor
Getting around: Walking in the old center; a car or rideshare for the beaches
Best base: The historic center, within walking distance of the fort
Time needed: 1 to 2 days; 3 with Anastasia Island and a nearby city

Weather by month

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JanuaryPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh18°Low11°Mild, quiet
FebruaryPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh21°Low13°Mild, quiet
MarchClear9 rainy daysHigh23°Low15°Spring, easy
AprilPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh25°Low18°Warm, ideal
MayPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh28°Low21°Warm, beach
JuneRain19 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh30°Low24°Hot, humid
JulyRain22 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh31°Low25°Hot, storms
AugustRain25 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh31°Low25°Hot, storms
SeptemberRain19 rainy daysHigh29°Low24°Hurricane risk
OctoberRain13 rainy daysHigh26°Low21°Warm, calmer
NovemberPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh22°Low17°Mild, clear
DecemberPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh20°Low13°Mild, lights

Average daily high and low in St Augustine, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

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Sat31°20°6%Saturday: Drizzle. High 31°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 6%.
Sun24°18°8%Sunday: Drizzle. High 24°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 8%.

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Day trips by train

Anastasia Island beachesa short drive across the bridgeWide beaches and a lighthouse area, best on weekdays.
Savannaha longer drive northA Georgia city of squares and live oaks, usually a night or two.Read the guide
Tampaa cross-state driveA Gulf coast city; plan a full travel day rather than a stop.Read the guide

Before you go to St Augustine

Hotels in the old centerWalk to the fort and lanesCheck availability

Guided walks and trolley toursLearn the old town before you strollCompare day trips

eSIM for a Florida tripMaps and tickets on landingRead the guide

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Rules for St Augustine, checked

Castillo de San Marcos: adults 16 and over $15, valid seven days; children 15 and under free with an adult; America the Beautiful and other passes are honored.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source

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Savannah

A Georgia coastal city, a regional drive north

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St Augustine FAQ

How many days do you need in St Augustine?

One full day covers the fort, the old streets and a harbor walk. Two days let you add a beach afternoon and a slower evening. Three days only make sense with a nearby city.

How much does Castillo de San Marcos cost?

Adults aged 16 and over pay $15, valid for seven consecutive days, and children 15 and under are free with an adult. Passes such as America the Beautiful are honored, so check your pass first.

Is St Augustine walkable?

Yes. The old center is compact and mostly flat, and cars add little. Park once, use walking or the trolleys, and take a rideshare for the beaches at night.

What is the best time to visit St Augustine?

Spring and late fall suit walking the old center. July and August are slow and sticky, and the holiday-lights season fills rooms from late fall through winter, so book those weeks early.

Is St Augustine worth visiting?

Yes for history and a small-town feel, especially with a fort and old streets, and no for big-city nightlife. It works best as one or two nights in a longer Florida or East Coast trip.