If you’re driving into downtown St. Augustine with one goal — park the car and start exploring — here’s the advice I’d give you: Don’t spend half your visit looking for the perfect parking space. Parking in downtown St. Augustine during the day can be nuts, especially on weekends, holidays and busy travel days. The spaces around the Plaza de...
There are certain things that just make sense in St. Augustine: walking St. George Street, stopping along the bayfront, taking far too many pictures of the Castillo—and eventually deciding that it is entirely too hot to continue without ice cream. Fortunately, downtown St. Augustine is exceptionally good at solving that problem. Within a relatively small section of...
Finding parking in historic downtown St. Augustine doesn’t have to be frustrating. As a local, the biggest mistake I see visitors make is spending 20 minutes driving around the Plaza hoping the “perfect” parking space opens up. That’s time you could already be exploring St. George Street, visiting the Castillo, or enjoying lunch overlooking...
Where Locals Actually Go for Coffee, Breakfast, and the Perfect Start to the Day Whether you’re searching for the city’s best espresso, a quiet courtyard to relax with a latte, or the perfect coffee shop before exploring St. George Street, these are the cafés locals recommend again and again. Imagine this… The streets are still quiet. The morning...
Because spending the day staring out the hotel window isn’t an option. The weather forecast says rain all day. Your beach plans are gone. The dolphin tour is canceled. The kids are already asking, “Now what?” Welcome to Florida. The good news? St. Augustine might actually be one of the best places in Florida to get stuck on a rainy day because there...
What are the top attractions in downtown St. Augustine? The most popular downtown St. Augustine attractions include Castillo de San Marcos, the Old Jail, St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum, Potter’s Wax Museum, Colonial Quarter, Cathedral Basilica, Oldest Wooden School House, Oldest Store Museum, and the historic streets of St. George Street. If...
What are the best things to do at night in St. Augustine? The best things to do at night in St. Augustine include taking a ghost tour, enjoying rooftop dining, listening to live music, walking along the Bayfront, riding the nighttime trolley, taking a sunset cruise, exploring St. George Street, and relaxing on the beach under the stars. Most visitors think St...
