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    Lisa S.

    We enjoyed this activity. For your entry fee, you get to climb the lighthouse stairs, get a 360 degree view of the area, learn about making boats, the life of a lighthouse keeper, and discover how ships are salvaged. There were lots of learning opportunities with easy to read signs and lots of photos. I especially liked walking through the light keeper's house and imagine what it was like to live there at that time. The lighthouse is painted every two years and it's in pristine condition. Nice stop.

    Marqus R.

    The centerpiece of Lighthouse Park is of course the St. Augustine Lighthouse. Built-in 1874 and remodeled in 1980 it not only stands as a monument to the past but to the present as well since it remains in working condition. The park is really in great condition with interesting trees and grounds. It's also considered to be haunted. Matter of fact, guided Ghost Tours take place at night: https://www.staugustinelighthouse.org/visit/expand-your-visit/ And I can tell you it can get spooky. There are so many legends and stories surrounding St. Augustine Lighthouse, that it's difficult to differentiate between what is fact and what is a fable. You just have to go there to discover what is believable, and what isn't.

    Inside the lighthouse, looking down. 219 steps total.
    D. R.

    We love the the Augustine Lighthouse park. The staff is friendly and willing to answer questions and talk about the history of the lighthouse. Each staff member we spoke to was very knowledgeable. We will visit again next time we are in town. Be sure to take their night tour, on Tuesdays I believe.

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    Samantha S.

    Almost didn't visit on our way out of town. Visited for the lights in St. Augustine and decided to check out the light house before leaving town. This was my favorite spot! It was beautiful, especially with all the Christmas decorations. We both appreciated all the history it had to offer as well.

    The stairs to the top
    Tammera G.

    It was beautiful day when we went. As we approached the top, it was windy. Got our steps in and saw some fantastic views. Toured the area and took in all the displays. Am glad I was not one of the ones that had to carry the oil cans to the top.

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    Brian S.

    Twisted trees and lighthouses Lighthouse Park also goes by the name of the J. Edward Cox Recreational Facility but that is just a recent change and everyone still calls this cool place Lighthouse Park. The reason for the name is pretty obvious. It stands in the shadow of the huge St Augustine Lighthouse. It looms off to the west and literally blocks out the setting sun at times. The park has a cool fishing pier, boat ramp, bathrooms, nice playground, great views of the water and plenty of parking. But what really makes this park cool are the trees. Lots of scrub oak that are twisted into all kinds of strange and spooky forms and shapes. Obviously the wind comes a whipping off the water at times and the trees are encouraged to grew in whatever direction the wind takes them. Any park on the water is usually a very nice place. But one that stands next to a huge lighthouse and has lots of very weird trees is very special.

    Bell at Saint Augustine Lighthouse Museum.

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    A must stop when visiting St. Augustine. Great picture taking. Parking is tight but the lighthouse setting is worth it.

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    Prettiest lighthouse I've ever seen. Closest parking is amongst trees, so a bit of a squeeze with my big truck. Nice gift shop

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    Beautiful grounds, friendly staff, and excellent views! We got our steps in and we had a blast.

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    St Augustine Land and Sea Tours - St Francis park

    St Augustine Land and Sea Tours

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    Guide, Bob, was very personable. The tour itself was informative and well put together. Meeting…read moreplace was easy to find. Staff was on hand 30 minutes before and the tour started early when everyone was there. Just a solid tour of the historic district.

    This review is for the Christmas Light Tour…read more I had a very disappointing experience with St. Augustine Land and Sea Tours due to poor communication and a lack of integrity. I received a text message at 3:00 PM (sent at 1:15 PM, but not seen until later) stating that they were having mechanical issues with one of their carts and wanted to move my reservation to 8:00 PM. This did not work for me, as I cannot drive at night and the person driving me was unable to change his plans. They then asked if 6:30 PM would work, which I agreed to, but this change meant I now had to take an Uber since my driver had already made other arrangements. I requested a refund for the one person who could no longer attend due to their schedule change and was told the cancellation policy is 24 hours. I explained that the 24-hour policy should apply both ways, especially when the company is the one changing the reservation the day of the tour. To add to the confusion, I was then told I had been put back on my "original" time of 6:30 PM--however, my original reservation time was actually 7:30 PM. I would have gladly paid my $40 ticket and the additional $25 each way for Uber transportation if they had refunded the second ticket. However, paying $130 total just to look at Christmas lights is excessive. The fact that the company changed the schedule and still refused to refund the one ticket speaks volumes about their integrity. I highly do not recommend using this company for any tours.

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    Ancient City Tours

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    Walking tour operator…read more I took the opportunity to join my kids school trip to St. Augustine as a chaperone and as part of that, the school engaged Ancient City Tours as our guide for the day. The guide we had was Matt. Matt with the hat to be exact- because, you guessed it, he wore a hat. Easy to find if you were lagging behind - and easy to remember. Matt and his Hat made the day memorable- he certainly knew a lot of the St. Augustine history and was able to keep all the group engaged- kids, adults and even the teachers. He was super flexible with our group and overall, he made the day much better than I could have done on my own. Shout out to Matt and the Ancient City Tours team.

    We took a group of 10-year-olds to St. Augustine last week and had a really mixed experience with…read moreour tour. Our guide, Cindra, just wasn't a great fit for kids--or honestly even for the adults in our group. She was very strict--expecting students to walk in perfectly straight single-file lines and not touch anything at all. I understand needing structure, but it felt unrealistic for 10-year-olds and came across as more harsh than helpful. At one point, the students were told they couldn't even touch the coquina stone the fort is built from, with the implication that they might damage it. That felt like overkill, considering the fort has been standing for over 400 years and has withstood hurricanes, cannon fire, and everything else--so a brief, supervised touch didn't seem unreasonable for a learning experience. Her tone also came across as sarcastic at times. On the second day, when students remembered information from the previous day, she responded with, "Wow, you were listening," which felt more dismissive than encouraging. What stood out even more was how she interacted with the adults. Parents were told they needed to ask permission to step away for something as simple as getting a coffee or using the restroom, and some were scolded when they didn't follow that expectation. That felt unnecessary and uncomfortable. I also overheard her making negative comments about a few of the boys in our group, which felt unprofessional. Because of all this, many of the students didn't enjoy the tour as much as they could have. On the flip side, the other half of our group had a different guide who was warm, engaging, and clearly knew how to work with kids--and it made a huge difference. St. Augustine is a great place for a field trip, but I'd definitely recommend asking about your guide ahead of time, especially if you're bringing students.

    Cruisin Tikis St Augustine - NIGHT VIEWS

    Cruisin Tikis St Augustine

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    Our Bachelorette group booked the boat with ease. Each tiki boat fits 6 guests, which was perfect…read morefor us. The address brought us right to the marina. We quickly got through signing the waiver, and then WE WERE READY TO PARTY. The boat is BYOB. We brought some drinks and a charcuterie plate on board. The boat already came with a large cooler filled with ice and some waters. We were able to connect to Bluetooth and play our Bachelorette Playlist on board, which really set the vibes. Our route took us out of the marina, around the waterway, right by the fort, and the downtown nightlife. Once the sun went down, the tiki boat had colored lights that turned on. Our group really had a blast, and this was a highlight of our weekend, for sure. I want to give major kudos to our Captain, Jack. He was so great navigating the waters that were a little choppy in a few areas while making us feel safe. He also was such a good sport with our shenanigans and laughed along with us. I highly recommend this biat excursion and Captain Jack!

    Booked my first of many sunset tiki cruises with Cruisin Tiki Saint Augustine. You can bring your…read moreown food and alcoholic beverages on the 90 minute excursion, where the Captain will stop along the way to ensure you get the perfect sunset photos with Historic Saint Augustine in the background. The boat is equipped with a sound system, setting the ambiance for a couples/date night or group outting. The tiki sunset cruise is an intimate experience, holding only 6 guests that can be booked by an entire party or individually. Captain Jack did an amazing job bringing the multiple parties together to enjoy a picture perfect evening on the water. $75 per person, not including taxes or tip. ARRIVING THERE: The boat launch was hard to find, as Google maps doesn't take you to the exact location. Allow yourself 30 minutes upon "arrival" so that you can get to the boat launch. We had to stop into multiple local businesses to ask where it was, as the employees who answer the phone do not work on premises and did not know how to guide us past what GPS says. If your GPS takes you to a residential neighborhood, you're in the right spot.

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