St. Augustine Vacation Rentals

Saint Augustine, Florida has it all

Saint Augustine, known locally as The Ancient City, is home to quaint cobblestone streets and quirky historic sites. You’ll see history come to life here as you visit the area’s incredible museums and take a local haunted house tour. Located between Jacksonville, Orlando, and Daytona, this North Florida hot spot boasts a year-round perfect climate (see more below) ideal for walking the delightful historic district. Experience the beauty of an early morning that slowly comes alive with locals and tourists setting out on foot to explore the Castillo de San Marcos, Lightner Museum, Flagler College, and Fort Matanzas.

Beyond the history, you’ll find excellent modern restaurants serving all types of delicious fare. Plus, live music, theater, art galleries, and 40 miles of pristine beachfront.  

There are hundreds of Saint Augustine vacation rentals available. Look through our inventory of St. Augustine vacation rentals and choose one that meets all your unique requirements. Whether it’s an oceanfront beach home or a mansion that fits multiple families, we’ll have it on our site.

Climate

Sun abounds in Saint Augustine -- so bring your sunglasses and sunscreen. In the hot season, average daytime highs are in the upper 80s to low 90s °F and average night-time lows are in the low 70s °F. The Bermuda High pumps in hot and unstable tropical air from the Bahamas and Gulf of Mexico, which help create the daily thundershowers that are typical in summer months. Intense but very brief downpours are common in mid-summer in the city. Fall and spring are warm and sunny with highs in the 75 to 80 F. Beach days are common and you’ll have plenty to do here thanks to the cooperative weather.

Top activities and attractions

As we mentioned at the start, Saint Augustine is all about walking and exploring. Learning and doing. That all begins on St. George Street in the historic district. It’s a pedestrian-friendly boulevard with galleries, ice cream shops, boutiques, and restaurants. Street performers of all stripes, from violinists to jugglers, entertain the tourists as they walk the street.

Florida with some European-flair, Saint Augustine almost looks like a small Parisian city with brick-lined streets and horse-drawn carriages.
For sun and beach worshippers, St. Augustine Beach offers a fishing pier and miles of sand. Crescent Beach, is situated on scenic and unspoiled Anastasia Island, and Vilano Beach draws visitors with waterfront restaurants and picnic areas.

Pack your clubs too! There’s the World Golf Hall of Fame and the World Golf Village nearby plus two championship golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and others. The golf village also includes a shopping marketplace with restaurants and shops, a PGA Tour Academy, and a spa.

If you love history (and of course you do, you’re in Saint Augustine!) visit the Castillo de San Marcos. This fortress from the 1600s is well preserved and worth a tour. The Fort Matanzas National Monument is a water tower fort built to observe the waters for oncoming vessels. The Fountain of Youth Archeological Park allows visitors to sip from the world-renowned fountain and feel young again. How fun!

If you’re still not exhausted after all that, walk the beautiful grounds of Flagler College or climb the steps at St. Augustine Lighthouse where you’ll be treated to unbelievable views of the surrounding area.

Events in Saint Augustine

Plan your visit around one of the amazing annual events in Saint Augustine. For those who love art, in the spring the Arts & Crafts show takes place right on Saint Augustine Beach. For those who love smoked meats, the Rhythm & Ribs BBQ festival happens in the spring, too! Summer offers weekly concerts on the plaza where there's dancing every Thursday. There are historical reenactments as the weather heats up. Things like Drake's Raid or Serle’s Revenge, the British Encampment are shown for locals and visitors.

The holiday season offers its own magical events. During the “Nights of Lights” the entire downtown is lit up in white icicle lights, it’s a gorgeous sight. Sing Christmas carols while you tour the St. Augustine Historic Inns Holiday Tour, The Tour of Homes, or the popular Christmas Parade.

Food & Drink

Your family will work up quite an appetite after spending the day exploring Saint Augustine. Thankfully, there are hundreds of options for food here.

If you have a discerning palate aka you’re a foodie, don’t miss Uptown Scratch Kitchen. This place is food heaven. With flavors heavily influenced by cajun and creole recipes, you’ll have a tough time deciding what to order for an entree. The world tour continues at Collage Restaurant which claims to be ‘artful global dining’ and they deliver on that promise! They have an inventive menu and a wine list to match.

For a quick (award-winning) bite, stop in to Crave Food Truck which has a reputation as being the best food truck in Florida. Also on the casual side the Blue Hen Cafe makes an incredible sandwich for breakfast or lunch.

When day turns to night, the city really comes alive. Prohibition Kitchen is the swanky new spot for craft beers and cocktails. Salt Life Food Shack embodies the spirit of Florida and you’ll have an endless beer selection at your fingertips.

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