Where to stay

The St. Augustine Historic District is a charming base for a vacation, with accommodations ranging from lovely inns to hotels with waterfront views. Pedestrian-only St. George Street is the main thoroughfare, with popular attractions in the area including the Oldest House Museum and the Pena-Peck House. For families, the Lincolnville neighborhood is a leafy residential spot that's a great place to stay, surrounded by Victorian homes and civil rights heritage. Nearby attractions include Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center, as well as the ACCORD Civil Rights Museum. To enjoy the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum, find a room on Anastasia Island.

With seemingly endless miles of beaches to explore, finding a hotel near the sand is quite easy in this city. Vilano Beach is close to St. Augustine Historic District, with a fishing pier, vintage artworks, and the Vilano Beach Nature Boardwalk. St. Augustine Beach, on Anastasia Island, is a favorite weekend escape destination, with ice cream shops, playgrounds, nature trails, and picnic areas near neighborhood hotels. For a quiet escape with the family, stay at Crescent Beach. The small community just south of St. Augustine offers a peaceful spot for a retreat to enjoy swimming, surfing, beach volleyball, and bike rides.

For quaint gift stores, antique shops and boutiques, find a room in the St. Augustine Historic District. This is also the best place to stay for an array of seafood restaurants, along with French cuisine and Mexican treats. A vacation on Anastasia Island is perfect for relaxing at beach bars and buying tropical beachwear from boutiques. St. Augustine Beach often hosts live music concerts. Book a hotel in Uptown near San Marco Avenue, for art galleries, themed events, and trendy restaurants. Clustered along the nearby highway, several major hotel chains offer easy access to the St. Augustine Premium Outlets.