Guy Harvey Resort on St. Augustine Beach

St. George Street in St. Augustine is the premier street in the nation's oldest city, a thoroughfare where pedestrians can stroll unencumbered by vehicle or even bicycle traffic. On the narrow avenue, boutiques, bistros, galleries and gift shops are tucked into cubbyhole-sized storefronts. Opportunities to buy saltwater taffy, gummy gators and dolphin-shaped molded chocolate abound in the Historic District. But if you're looking for something sweet that is distinctively St. Augustine's, head to Whetsone Chocolates. Northeast Florida natives Henry and Esther Whetstone launched their company in 1967 with a single fudge recipe produced in their kitchen and soon expanded both their array of chocolates and their production digs. Today, the company remains in the hands of their daughter, and the chocolate – including a new assortment of artisan chocolates – remain a sweet addition to St. George Street.

Join us every Saturday under the oaks for local, fresh food, produce straight from the farm, handmade arts and crafts, and live entertainment! Special events and features take place each week, check the individual event listings to see what's coming up! Every Saturday, 8:30am to 12:30pm

A Shipyard Playground for children is just one of the many options for family fun at the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum. Other fun things to do for kids include: WRECKED! exhibit tablets with a game about finding a shipwreck and artifacts underwater. 1874 Lighthouse Tower (self-guided climb up the 219-step spiral staircase for those 44 inches and taller) 1876 Keepers’ House: At Home with the Harns Nation’s Oldest Port® Demos (interactive demonstrations) Maritime Hammock Nature Trails & Scavenger Hunt Maritime Education Center with hands-on children’s activities: Wooden climb-in lighthouse, puppets, etch-a-sketch, and viewfinders Conservation Lab and PGA Viewing Window

THE ST. AUGUSTINE ALLIGATOR FARM ZOOLOGICAL PARK: A STORY MORE THAN 100 YEARS IN THE MAKING. Come see all the creepy, crawling, slithering and feathered creatures ALL while you're vacationing steps away from the Ocean. You’re about to venture into the exotic realm of awe-inspiring crocodilians, breath-taking birds, and playful primates at The St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park! Featuring Zip-line over the alligator exhibit, wildlife shows, dining on site and much more! Advance reservations not required. Tickets available at the admission gate.

Prepare yourself for a Frightseeing Adventure like none other as your resident Ghost Host shares tales both true and truly unnerving of the city’s tumultuous past. Discover the secrets of the Tolomoto Cemetery and the apparition seen playing on the sacred grounds after dark. Could it be the spirit of five-year old James or is it the Ghost Bride, still waiting for her walk down the aisle. Be sure to keep a watchful eye while passing by the old City Gates. You might catch a glimpse of Elizabeth, a child victim of the yellow fever, waving to passersby. And face your fears in the exclusive nighttime experience at Potter’s Wax Museum’s Chamber of Horrors… Plan to arrive at least 20 minutes early to make time to visit Cromwell’s Parlour of Paranormal Curiosities.

VOTED TOP 5 IN THE WORLD! Located right in our backyard, walking distance to the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, lovingly known as The Amp, is located on Anastasia Island, across the bridge from downtown St. Augustine and just 0.5 miles from the beach. Embraced by the natural landscape of Anastasia State Park, The Amp provides a beautiful setting for an incredible concert experience. The venue hosts more than 40 performances each year, welcoming music legends and rising stars across all genres. The Amp is an intimate setting with just under 5,000 seats, where, we've been told, there's no bad seat in the house!

Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park, the original site of the Nation’s oldest city. Located in the area first explored by Juan Ponce de Leon in 1513 and settled by Pedro Menendez de Aviles in 1565, historic St. Augustine is the oldest successful European settlement in the United States. Colonial America started right HERE, 55 years before the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock, and 42 years before Jamestown! With a long, rich history spanning nearly 500 years, the Fountain of Youth Park will delight and amaze you. Whether you visit for an hour or take all day, our 15 waterfront acres will provide you with hours of enjoyment.

For visitors who want to take to the water and learn to surf, St. Augustine's Surf Station offers surf lessons, surf camps, and surfboard rentals for beginners who would like to try out a few different board styles. The Surf Station Surf School has been operating in St. Augustine, FL since 1984. Their experienced instructors are experts at teaching people of all ages and skill levels to surf and improve their technique. All instructors are CPR and First Aid Certified. Surf Station Surf School offers a variety of services such as surf camp, lessons, rentals, and demo boards.