Our Welcome Center, Stop 20, is temporarily closed. The St. Augustine Ghosts & Gravestones boarding location has changed temporarily to the Old Town Trolley Welcome Center at 1305 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd. These changes will remain until the construction of our new Welcome Center at 27 San Marco is complete (Spring 2019).
Let us help get your friends and family acquainted with your town. St. Johns County residents can take advantage of some of our tours and attractions for FREE when accompanied by a full fare adult paid guest with Hometown Pass!
Historic Tours of Flagler College highlight the architectural heritage of the former Hotel Ponce de Leon, built by Henry M. Flagler in 1888 and listed as a National Historic Landmark. Daily tours are available at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 adults, $8 active military & seniors (60+), $1 Children (4-12), under 4 free. Students and St. Johns County residents are free with ID.
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The Lost Ships Tour at the St. Augustine Lighthouse
Exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour includes a multi-media presentation with a Lighthouse marine archaeologist and access to areas of the Light Station that are off-limits for general admission visitors. Tours at noon and 2 p.m. daily. Tickets are $19.95 and advance reservations are required.
On the first Friday of every month, the Art Galleries of St. Augustine feature new exhibits, refreshments and live music at more than 20 galleries. The event is held rain or shine inside the member galleries and is a free, self-guided walking tour (tour maps available at participating galleries). Free Art Walk Trolleys by Old Town Trolley Tours provide transportation throughout downtown for the art walk.
Take a Guided Cultural Hike that focuses on the Guana Peninsula’s 5,000 years of human history. This 1.5 mile guided walking tour departs from the Trailhead Pavilion located just west of the Guana Dam. The programs are free with paid admission to the Reserve.
Authentically clad re-enactors demonstrate Spanish cannons at this fortress that guarded the southern approach to St. Augustine. Admission is free including the ferry ride to and from Rattlesnake Island. Fort Matanzas National Monument is located at 8635 A1A, approximately 15 miles south of St. Augustine.
Features a spectacular sunset across the bay plus dozens of market vendors, live music, local arts and crafts and more at the Vilano Pier. Activities are from 3 p.m. – dusk.
St. Augustine Black Heritage Tours Inc. offers a free historic walking tour at 4 p.m. Learn about St. Augustine’s historic role in black history and events leading up to the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Tours depart from the Tour Saint Augustine office at 4 Granada Street and encompass several blocks over the course of an hour. Space is limited and advance reservations are required.
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Old City Farmers’ Market
St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A9044713733Free
Features locally grown fresh produce, baked goods, plants and more.
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Farmers' Arts and Crafts Market
350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach 9043478007
Farmers’ Market is located at the ocean side of St. Johns County Pier Park featuring selections of fresh produce, plants, baked goods, fine art, jewelry and more! Rain or shine.
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Daytona Bike Week
The 78th Annual Bike Week in Daytona Beach will welcome over 500,000 visitors to the sandy shores of Florida. Daytona Beach is located about an hour south of St. Augustine. Visitors coming to Bike Week will enjoy events throughout the week, including live music, street festivals, food and craft vendors, bike displays, concerts, a bike parade, and more. Bikers from all over the country will converge on Daytona Beach to show off their bikes and celebrate Bike Week 2019. This exciting event contends with the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota as the most popular motorcycle rally in the U.S.
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2019 Celtic Music and Heritage Festival
Francis Field in St. Augustine
This heritage three-day festival celebrates St. Patrick’s Day and the sights, sounds and tastes of the ancient Celtic peoples of Scotland and Ireland. Celtic clans from around the world come to show their ancestral pride, athletes demonstrate their strength at the Highland Games, and Celtic music rings out throughout the weekend. Vendors as well as local downtown restaurants offer up Celtic cuisine and handmade crafts, and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade marches through the streets of the nation’s oldest city.
Join GTM Research Reserve volunteers from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. for a 1.5 mile guided walk through the Guana Trail. After the walk, visit the GTM Research Reserve Environmental Education Center (EEC). There is a $3 parking fee.
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Old City Farmers’ Market
St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A9044713733Free
Features locally grown fresh produce, baked goods, plants and more.
St. Augustine Black Heritage Tours Inc. offers a free historic walking tour at 4 p.m. Learn about St. Augustine’s historic role in black history and events leading up to the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Tours depart from the Tour Saint Augustine office at 4 Granada Street and encompass several blocks over the course of an hour. Space is limited and advance reservations are required.
7:00 PM
Whiskey Tasting
VIP Tent at Francis Field
The tasting event is $45 per person and features seven premium brands of Irish and Scotch whiskeys for visitors to sample.
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St. Patrick's Day Parade
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Saturday at 10:00 am. The St. Augustine St. Patrick’s Day Parade is an annual celebration of the Emerald Isle’s most revered saint. Festival gates at Francis Field open at 11:00 am and live entertainment begins at 12:00 pm. Entertainment will be held on two stages. Sunday: Gates open at 10:00 am and the festival ends at 7:00 pm. Throughout the day, live entertainment will be on the main stage at Francis Field as well as on a secondary stage.
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Farmers' Arts and Crafts Market
350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach9043478007
Farmers’ Market is located at the ocean side of St. Johns County Pier Park featuring selections of fresh produce, plants, baked goods, fine art, jewelry and more! Rain or shine.
St. Augustine Black Heritage Tours Inc. offers a free historic walking tour at 4 p.m. Learn about St. Augustine’s historic role in black history and events leading up to the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Tours depart from the Tour Saint Augustine office at 4 Granada Street and encompass several blocks over the course of an hour. Space is limited and advance reservations are required.
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Old City Farmers’ Market
St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A9044713733Free
Features locally grown fresh produce, baked goods, plants and more.
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Farmers' Arts and Crafts Market
350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach9043478007
Farmers’ Market is located at the ocean side of St. Johns County Pier Park featuring selections of fresh produce, plants, baked goods, fine art, jewelry and more! Rain or shine.
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Seafood Festival
Francis Field, 25 W. Castillo Dr.
The 38th Annual St. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival features delicious seafood, arts and crafts, live music, family activities, and much more. The festival will take place at Francis Field from Friday to Sunday. An amazing array of fresh food is on offer at this popular annual event, including crab, shrimp, crab legs, gyros, pizza, and Asian cuisine. There are rides that the whole family will enjoy, and live music every day of the festival, with each day featuring a different musical style. Additionally, guests can browse through the amazing selection of handcrafted items such as housewares, pottery, artwork, and jewelry, at the Arts and Crafts Village. Over 100 artists participate by showcasing some of their latest work at the festival. Admission: $5.00 for adults, free for kids 15 and under. Friday hours: 3:00 – 9:00 p.m. Saturday hours: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Sunday hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Francis Field is located at 25 W. Castillo Dr. next to the Visitor’s Center and the parking garage in downtown St. Augustine.
St. Augustine Black Heritage Tours Inc. offers a free historic walking tour at 4 p.m. Learn about St. Augustine’s historic role in black history and events leading up to the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Tours depart from the Tour Saint Augustine office at 4 Granada Street and encompass several blocks over the course of an hour. Space is limited and advance reservations are required.
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Old City Farmers’ Market
St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A9044713733Free
Features locally grown fresh produce, baked goods, plants and more.
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Farmers' Arts and Crafts Market
350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach 9043478007
Farmers’ Market is located at the ocean side of St. Johns County Pier Park featuring selections of fresh produce, plants, baked goods, fine art, jewelry and more! Rain or shine.
St. Augustine Black Heritage Tours Inc. offers a free historic walking tour at 4 p.m. Learn about St. Augustine’s historic role in black history and events leading up to the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Tours depart from the Tour Saint Augustine office at 4 Granada Street and encompass several blocks over the course of an hour. Space is limited and advance reservations are required.
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Old City Farmers’ Market
St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A9044713733Free
Features locally grown fresh produce, baked goods, plants and more.
