St. Augustine Lighthouse The Lighthouse History A Spanish watchtower, built in the late 1500’s was the predecessor of the present St. Augustine Lighthouse. St. Augustine is the site of the oldest, permanent aid to navigation in North America. A series of wooden watchtowers evolved into Florida’s first lighthouse. It is likely that some of these early towers held […]
Castillo de San Marcos
Castillo de San Marcos The Castillo de San Marcos is the oldest masonry fort in the continental United States. It is located on the shore of Matanzas Bay in St. Augustine, Florida. Construction notably began in 1672, 107 years after the city’s founding by Spanish Admiral and conquistador Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, when Florida was […]
Anastasia Island Attractions, Part 1
Anastasia Island Attractions The downtown historic district can get pretty crowded, Take the opportunity to visit some Anastasia Island attractions. Sure, there’s that long stretch of sand and water on our east side. And if you’re in one of our island rentals, it’s just a few yards away. Anastasia Island has miles of white sugar […]
Historic District Attractions, Part 2
Historic District Attractions, Part 2 There are endless historic district attractions in St. Augustine. While it may be a small town, there is plenty of action. There’s no way to see it all in a week. Getting Around The trolley system is a great option for seeing the most, fastest. Simply pick the trolley you […]
Historic District Attractions, Part 1
Historic District Attractions, Part 1 St. Augustine is known for two main attractions – the most beautiful beach in NE Florida, and the history that goes along with being the oldest city in the nation. Stop by the Visitors Center downtown for a wide variety of brochures, showing all the great things to do. It’s […]
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