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Visiting St. Augustine

History buffs will enjoy exploring St. Augustine, and visitors give high marks for the fascinating museums, local tours and beaches. This city also attracts tourists with its monuments, university setting and live music. Top sights in the city include Castillo de San Marcos, Lightner Museum and Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park.

• There are 1217 hotels and other accommodation options in St. Augustine
• The closest major airport is in St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional), 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from the city centre
• The next closest is in Jacksonville, FL (CRG-Jacksonville Executive at Craig), 32.6 mi (52.5 km) away

Sightseeing and Staying in St. Augustine

The city is well known for its museums and live music, and cultural venues include Lightner Museum, St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum and Ripley's Believe It Or Not. Attractions like St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park and Marineland of Florida are fun for everyone, not just kids. Its historic sites and monuments are notable and landmarks include Castillo de San Marcos, Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park and Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine.

In Ponte Vedra Beach, you'll find 1217 hotels and other accommodation options so you can easily plan your perfect retreat at an affordable rate. Here you'll find top ones based on Expedia user reviews:

• Casa de Suenos - Guests who stay at this 3.5-star bed & breakfast in St. Augustine Historic District can enjoy access to free breakfast and free parking, along with free WiFi. It's a favourite with Expedia travellers for its convenient parking and clean, comfortable rooms.
• Marker 8 Hotel & Marina - Our customers like the family-friendly amenities and beach locale at this hotel. With a stay at this 3.5-star hotel, guests can enjoy access to free breakfast and an outdoor pool, along with free WiFi.
• Bayfront Westcott House St Augustine B&B - This 3.5-star bed & breakfast in St. Augustine Historic District features free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Expedia customers like its breakfast and clean, comfortable rooms.

Other favourite sights in St. Augustine include Anastasia State Park, St. Augustine Beach and World Golf Village. In the surrounding area, popular places to see include TPC Sawgrass, 20.9 mi/33.6 km from the heart of the city, and The Avenues, which is 24.5 mi (39.4 km) away.

Getting around St. Augustine

If you want to explore the larger area, ride aboard one of the trains from Palatka Station. St. Augustine might not have many public transport choices so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

Dressing for St. Augustine

• Between January and March, you can expect average temperatures of 25°C during the day and 8°C at night
• From April to June, the average during the day is 32°C, whilst the average at night is 13°C
• July to September has daytime averages of 33°C with night-time averages of 21°C
• Between October and December, you can expect daytime averages of 29°C and night-time averages of 8°C
• About 1245 millimetres of rain falls on St. Augustine each year
• Usually July and August are the hottest months with an average of 32°C, whereas January and December are often coldest, averaging 9°C