Beach Guide

What’s On

This week on the beach

Something
every night

9 AM

Castillo de San Marcos Tours

1 S Castillo Dr · Family

Walk the 17th-century Spanish stone fort and its cannon deck, open daily in the historic district.

10 AM

Lighthouse Climb

St. Augustine Lighthouse · Family

Climb 219 steps of the black-and-white tower for the best view of the inlet and beaches.

Big Days

annual
Nov-Jan

Nights of Lights

Millions of white lights blanket the historic district from late November through January, a National Geographic top holiday display.

Mar

Founders Day / Drake's Raid

Reenactments and a colonial encampment mark the founding of the nation's oldest city each spring.

Jun

Sing Out Loud Festival

A month of free live music across downtown stages and venues through the summer.

see you out there

Real recurring local happenings — schedules can change, so check the venue. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.