CHANGING OF THE GUARD (photo credit St. Augustine Garrison)As a typical day in 1740 St. Augustine draws to a close, soldiers guarding the Governors House are dismissed for the night by their replacements. As they retire for the evening, the soldiers fall into formation and fire a volley of musketry that assures residents that the

Zeke just wanted ya’ll to know he’s doing fine…he seems to love this summer weather we’re having. He visits with his “chosen guests” in the morning, suns himself on his favorite courtyard table (but not too long!!! He’s carefull about too much exposure to the sun!!!), then finds a shady spot for some serious napping.

City Walks Guided Tours: Known for their popular pub crawl and their history, murder and mayhem tours, City Walks now offers two new tours with far less sinister themes – food and shopping! The Savory Faire Tour is a two-and-a-half hour walking tour exploring the historical and cultural influences on the tastes of St. Augustine.

Over the next few days we will feature the Oldest City’s newest attractions – from wild & weird to dining and shopping. Adrenaline Alligator Adventures: For the ultimate adrenaline rush, go hands-on with nuisance alligators – in the wild! Spend the day with a licensed alligator trapper and go along on a mission to subdue

We offer two add-on packages with St. Augustine Eco Tours. Click here for details. For more information on St. Augustine Eco Tours, click here.

Concerts in Plaza swing into action | StAugustine.com

Picture yourself: Enjoying the beautiful beaches of St. Augustine… Sipping wine or beer (oh, heck, it’s a holiday…indulge in a frozen Margarita!) and nibbling appetizers in our courtyard as you debate restaurant choices for dinner…. Strolling the sea wall and watching pelicans dive for their meals… We have the following rooms available for this holiday

Palatka is a short drive (approximately 43 miles) from St. Augustine. It is situated on the St. Johns River southwest of our Oldest City. Stay with us for the Memorial Day Weekend and take one day to “get crabby in Palatka”! Blue Crab Festival is next weekend | StAugustine.com

One of the “secret treasures” of St. Augustine is The Spanish Bakery. In business for more than 25 years, The Spanish Bakery is tucked away in the gardens adjacent to busy St. George Street. Authentic Spanish food is served for lunch every day at a great price. The menu includes, but is not limited to,