Read About St. Augustine, Florida. Visit the Nation’s Oldest City

St. Augustine, the nation's oldest city, also holds the distinction of being one of the nation's most charming. Whether you're a longtime resident or visiting the area for the first time, we've gathered all the resources you need to find where to stay, what to do and other community information about our unique little village.

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Escaping the Summer Heat: Indoor Activities in St. Augustine

2026-07-15T09:09:03-04:00July 15th, 2026|Attractions & Sightseeing, Family Friendly, Summer, What to Do|

Ripleys Believe it or Not! Museum is a great family-friendly option for indoor activities in St. Augustine. By midafternoon, just about everyone in St. Augustine starts looking for the same thing: a little relief from the Florida sun. That's part of visiting Northeast Florida in the summer. The brick streets reflect the heat, [...]

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Things to Do in Ponte Vedra Beyond The Players Championship

2026-07-01T09:56:32-04:00July 1st, 2026|Community, Family Friendly, Things to Do, Uncategorized|

Photo courtesy of TPC Sawgrass. Each spring, thousands of golf fans make their way to TPC Sawgrass for THE PLAYERS Championship, one of the premier events on the PGA Tour. Television coverage beams images of Ponte Vedra to viewers around the world, reinforcing it as one of golf's most recognizable destinations. That connection [...]

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Why Those Who Love History Like to Visit St. Augustine

2026-06-24T10:32:54-04:00June 24th, 2026|About OldCity, Black History, History & Heritage, Uncategorized|

Historic Weapons Demonstration at Castillo de San Marcos National Monument gives visitors a closer look at St. Augustine's history. Ask a group of people why they enjoy history, and the answers rarely sound the same. One person may be fascinated by centuries-old architecture. Another may be drawn to military history, religious traditions, archaeology, [...]

What Is St. Augustine Noted For? Awards & Top Experiences

2026-06-17T14:09:50-04:00June 17th, 2026|Attractions & Sightseeing, Beaches, Food, Pet Friendly, Uncategorized|

  St. Augustine Skyline featuring the famous double-leaf bascule bridge, The Bridge of Lions (Ponce de Leon). It's easy to understand why people fall in love with all the things St. Augustine is noted for before they even realize it. Maybe it happens while wandering down a brick-lined side street and discovering a [...]

Historic Churches of St. Augustine

2026-06-09T11:02:04-04:00June 5th, 2026|About OldCity, Attractions & Sightseeing, City Blog, History & Heritage|

Walk through St. Augustine long enough, and you'll eventually realize the city's churches are doing more than decorating the skyline. Some stand beside famous landmarks, while others blend into neighborhoods and side streets where the past quietly waits to be discovered. Together, they tell the story of explorers, immigrants, farmers, activists, and families who helped [...]

Fort Mose – St Augustine’s Northern Defense

2026-06-03T10:46:13-04:00June 2nd, 2026|Attractions & Sightseeing, Black History, Family Friendly, History & Heritage, Sight Seeing, Special Events, What to Do|

Fort Mose – Underground Railroad Ran South First If you have listened to stories about the Underground Railroad, you probably thought it ran north first.  Well, the original came south before going north.  Seeking freedom from enslavement in the British Plantations, Africans fled on foot south to Spanish St Augustine. Helped along the way by [...]

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Beach Safety

2026-05-28T14:33:29-04:00May 27th, 2026|Beaches, Family Friendly, The Community, Things to Do|

UpdateUpd Updated May 2026 When you're looking for things to do in St. Augustine, it isn't unusual to have our beaches at the forefront of your mind. Florida's Historic Coast is home to a total of seven sandy shores which offer a degree of privacy that simply cannot be matched by other Florida beaches, [...]

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