It's also great for exploring nearby Brevard Country, Cape Canaveral and Daytona Beach. But before you do, there's plenty on your doorstep to fascinate you. Founded in 1565 by Don Pedro Menendez, St Augustine is a fascinating mix of the ancient and modern, combining some of the oldest and grandest buildings in America with beautiful beaches, water sports galore and an eclectic range of attractions for all the family. In a nation that celebrates the new, it provides a complete contrast to the rest of Florida, becoming something of a national shrine, despite the march of progress.
Restored to its 1888 glory, and registered in the Historic Hotels of America, this Moorish castle-like landmark is a very special place to stay. With authentic period features and decor, you really will feel like you have taken a step back into yesteryear.
Location, location, location is what this hotel is all about. It's right on the beach; in fact the only thing separating you from it, is the pool. Why don't you relax on a lounger, order a cocktail from Crabbie's tiki bar and listen to the waves lapping on the shore?...
It's quite a new hotel, but you wouldn't know it! Built in early 2005, it has a period design mixed with contemporary comforts. The lobby, with its stone fountain, recalls the days of Spanish Florida that you will be glimpsing elsewhere in this historic town. You are right in the historic area, just over the road from the bay.
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Fun and Games
Visit St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park, it’s the states oldest and fun for all the family. Also climb 219 steps to the top of St. Augustine Lighthouse and visit its museum.
Eating Out
Choose from waterside seafood shacks to fine dining inside to-notch resorts. St. Augustine features flavorful dishes in casual cafes to gourmet eateries serving quick bites to five-course meals.
Evening entertainment
For a rockin’ Reggae Sunday in the summer, hit the Conch House where you can dance on the floating dock or inside the octagon-shaped bar that stretches out into the water.
Not to be Missed
World Golf Village is the ultimate for enthusiasts and home to the World Golf Hall of Fame. Don’t forget to take a tour in a horse and cart to view some of the US’s oldest buildings.