St. Augustine, Florida
St. Augustine is a city of 15,351 people in St. Johns County, Florida, founded in 1565.
Why visit St. Augustine
Townapedia lists 152 museums and landmarks, 37 parks and trails, 203 places to eat, 76 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bridge of Lions, St. Augustine Light, González–Álvarez House and Castillo de San Marcos.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 48°F.
Weather in St. Augustine
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About St. Augustine
St. Augustine or Saint Augustine is a city in and the county seat of St. Johns County, Florida, United States. Located 40 miles (64 km) south of downtown Jacksonville, the city is on the Atlantic coast of northeastern Florida. Founded in 1565 by Spanish settlers, it is the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in what is now the contiguous United States.
From the Wikipedia article St. Augustine, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Bridge of Lions
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places
Bridge in Florida, United States of America
St. Augustine Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Lighthouse in Florida, United States
Saint Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
Zoo and aquarium · 1.7 mi
999 Anastasia Boulevard, Saint Augustine
St. Augustine Amphitheatre
Cinema and theater · 2.2 mi
Concert venue in St Augustine, Florida, United States of America
Museums and landmarks152
Castillo de San Marcos
Monument and historic site
1 South Castillo Drive, Saint Augustine
Mo-Su 09:00-17:00
Lightner Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places
Museum in St. Augustine, Florida
75 King Street, Saint Augustine
09:00-17:00; PH off
Lincolnville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic district in St. Augustine, Florida
Lost Art Gallery
Museum
Fine art, antiquities, and treasures from around the world
210 C1 St. George Street
Mo, Tu, Th, Su 10:00-18:00; Fr, Sa 10:00-20:00
Abbott Tract Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in St. Augustine, Florida
Dickinson Memorial Library and Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Library in Orange City, Florida, United States
Fort Mose Historic State Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Site of a former Spanish fort in St Augustine, Florida
Fullerwood Park Residential Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic district in Florida, United States
González-Alvarez House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic home in St. Augustine, Florida
Government House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Old gubernatorial residence of Florida
140 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds37
Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Private archaeological park
St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
American zoological park
Oglethorpe Battery Park
Park · 0.7 mi
Oglethorpe Battery Park From this site, General James Oglethorpe commanding military forces from Georgia and Carolina, bombarded...
25 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes203
Castillo Craft Bar + Kitchen
Diner · American
6 West Castillo Drive, Saint Augustine
Mo-Th 07:00-10:30, 16:00-23:00; Fr-Su 07:00-10:30, 12:00-23:00
O.C. White's Seafood & Spirits
Restaurant · Seafood
118 Avenida Menendez, Saint Augustine
Mo-Th 15:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00; Su 09:30-20:00
The Hyppo Gourmet Ice Pops
Ice cream
48 Charlotte Street, Saint Augustine
Mo-Th, Su 11:00-22:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-23:00
Catch 27
Restaurant · Seafood
40 Charlotte Street, Saint Augustine
Fr 17:00-22:00; Sa 15:00-22:00; Su-Th 17:00-21:00
Fish Camp
Restaurant · Fish, Seafood · 0.7 mi
Tu-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Mo 16:00-21:00
DOS Coffee & Wine
Cafe · 1.8 mi
300 San Marco Avenue, Saint Augustine
Mo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa 07:00-17:00
191 more on the map.
Where to stay76
Best Western Historical Inn
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
2010 North Ponce De Leon Boulevard, Saint Augustine
Days Inn Saint Augustine/Historic Downtown
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
1300 North Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Saint Augustine
DoubleTree by Hilton St. Augustine Historic District
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
116 San Marco Avenue, Saint Augustine
Hampton Inn & Suites Saint Augustine-Vilano Beach
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
95 Vilano Road, Saint Augustine
Hampton Inn Saint Augustine-Historic District
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
2050 North Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Saint Augustine
Homewood Suites by Hilton St Augustine San Sebastian
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
10 Prawn Street, Saint Augustine
Churches and places of worship48
Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Grace United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Saint Paul AME Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal · 0.7 mi
85 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, Saint Augustine
Shopping77
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries41
Saint Johns County Public Library Main Branch
Library · 1.1 mi
1960 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Saint Augustine
Healthcare4
Map of St. Augustine
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 48°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 70°F | 50°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 74°F | 55°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 80°F | 61°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 67°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 72°F | 6.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 74°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 74°F | 7.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 73°F | 7.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 82°F | 66°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 75°F | 58°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 69°F | 51°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for St Augustine Lighthouse (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
St. Johns County has had 28 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-08-31: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
- 2023-08-28: Tropical Storm Idalia (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Northeast Florida Regional Airport (UST) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Vilano Beach 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- St. Augustine South 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- St. Augustine Beach 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- St. Augustine Shores 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- World Golf Village 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Nocatee 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Sawgrass 21 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Palm Valley 22 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Fruit Cove 23 mi northwest, about 37 min by car
- Palm Coast 25 mi south, about 40 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Crucial Coffee Cafe, St. Augustine, Ldmarion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blacksmith Shop, Charlotte Street, Colonial Quarter, St. Augustine, FL, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sims Silversmith Shop, Charlotte Street, Colonial Quarter, St. Augustine, FL - 50801636526, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sims Silversmith Shop, Charlotte Street, Colonial Quarter, St. Augustine, FL - 50801751802, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Town Trolley Tours at Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine, Kiran891, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Town Trolley Tours, near San Marcos NM St. Augustine, Kiran891, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Best Western, St. Augustine, Kiran891, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Meehan's Irish Pub & Seafood House, St. Augustine 01, Kiran891, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Meehan's Irish Pub & Seafood House, St. Augustine 02, Kiran891, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Crucial Coffee Cafe (Old Blacksmith Shop), 26 Charlotte St, St. Augustine 01, Kiran891, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Blacksmith Shop, St. Augustine, Ldmarion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine, FL - 50857847902, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sims Silversmith Shop, Charlotte Street, Colonial Quarter, St. Augustine, FL, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Crucial Coffee Cafe (Old Blacksmith Shop), 26 Charlotte St, St. Augustine 02, Kiran891, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Observation tower, St. Augustine (Florida), Olga Ernst, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sims Silversmith Shop, Charlotte Street, Colonial Quarter, St. Augustine, FL - 50801611361, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cuna Street, Colonial Quarter, St. Augustine, FL - 50800868958, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cuna Street, Colonial Quarter, St. Augustine, FL - 50801611471, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cuna Street, Colonial Quarter, St. Augustine, FL - 50800869218, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cuna Street, Colonial Quarter, St. Augustine, FL - 50801727542, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cuna Street, Colonial Quarter, St. Augustine, FL - 50801612471, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cuna Street, Colonial Quarter, St. Augustine, FL - 50800869603, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine, FL - 50857029543, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine, FL - 50857848222, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cuna Street, Colonial Quarter, St. Augustine, FL - 50801752492, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine, FL - 50857029818, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine, FL - 50857029973, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine, FL - 50857748576, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine, FL - 50857748746, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine, FL - 50857829817, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lightner Museum inner courtyard, Kiran891, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Colonial Quarter, St. Augustine, Florida, LittleT889, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St Aug Lincolnville house04, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dickinson Memorial Library1, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- BridgeLions StAugustineFL, Kristee M. Booth, Public domain
- St Aug NHL Gonzalez-Alvarez01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Aug Govt House Museum03, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Facade of Cathedral of St. Augustine, Carlstak, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St Aug Zorayda01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Aug old county jail01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
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