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St. Augustine Night of Lights

Plan Now for St. Augustine Night of Lights in 2021

Each year, nearing the holiday season, the St. Augustine Night of Lights transforms the city into a sparkling masterpiece. More than three million lights adorn the buildings, historic structures, and palm trees, lighting up the evenings. It’s a lovely time of year to explore the Florida coast, and the St. Augustine Night of Lights makes

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St. Augustine Lighthouse

Enjoy the View from the St. Augustine Lighthouse

Of course, the view from the St. Augustine Lighthouse is the number one reason to visit, but there’s a lot more here than just a 219 step spiral staircase to the top of this historical landmark. There are exhibits at the Keepers’ House and Maritime Archaeology Center, a 1782 British shipwreck to explore, and even

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Historic Downtown St. Augustine

The Best St. Augustine Hotel Near Downtown

Our St. Augustine hotel is ready to welcome you to the oldest city in the nation! The St. Francis Inn is located just steps from many of the attractions, points of interest, restaurants, and shops in the historic district. Our bed and breakfast is a part of this dynamic city’s history as well, being built

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kayak in St. Augustine

5 Great Places to Kayak in St. Augustine

When you kayak in St. Augustine you’ll have a wide variety of places to choose from! The location of this historical city makes it perfect for this fun sport. Here there are bays, inlets, estuaries, and the Matanzas River to name a few of the plethora of options to kayak. This is an ideal way

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The best wedding venue in St. Augustine

Discover The Best Wedding Venue in St. Augustine!

When searching for the best wedding venue in St. Augustine look no further than our Florida bed and breakfast! Your wedding day should be a dream come true. Everything should run smoothly and most importantly, you should be stress-free. We want to help you in the process by providing the perfect place to simply say

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how to get to St. Augustine

How to Get to St. Augustine

How to get to St. Augustine? There are many options depending on whether you prefer a quick flight, a drive with stops along the way, or maybe even a bus ride. If you happen to already be in Florida, St. Augustine is just about 2 hours away from some major Florida cities including Jacksonville, Daytona

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romantic packages at our st. augustine bed and breakfast

Romantic Packages at Our St. Augustine Bed and Breakfast

Our St. Augustine Bed and Breakfast will be your ultimate romantic getaway for you and your loved one! Enjoy the feeling like you are being well taken care of with our luxurious details and all you have to focus on is each other. Located within walking distance of historic downtown St. Augustine, our Florida Inn

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Music by the Sea Concert Series

St. Augustine has a vibrant and eclectic arts and music scene, one of the many things we love about this beautiful town. But don’t assume that it only exists in the downtown area. St. Augustine Beach has many wonderful events to offer. One of the longest running is the Music By The Sea concert series.

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Lending a Helping Hand – Janice Walks!

Many of you know our food and beverage manager, Janice, as the smiling face that makes delicious veggie-filled stratas, pillowy cinnamon rolls, and decadently rich desserts. What you may not know is that this smiling face has walked 300 miles in the name of advancing breast cancer research…and she’s getting ready to bump that total

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Off the Beaten Track Eats – Smokin' D's BBQ

If there is one thing we talk about at the St. Francis Inn, it’s good eats. With St. Augustine being such a walking town, it’s easy to forget the car and just walk around town, hitting all the downtown restaurants. And while there is absolutely nothing wrong with that, there are some spots that are

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We’re running a special right now! If you buy a $400 gift certificate, we’ll throw in a $100 gift certificate. Give the gift of relaxation this year.
*Offer valid through December 31, 2024. Valid on new GC purchases only. Redeemable toward new reservations made for stays after January 5, 2025.

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Experience Nights of Lights

Stay two consecutive weeknights (Sunday-Thursday) between Nov 18, 2023 through Jan. 27, 2024 and receive a free Evening Nights of Lights Trolley Tour, including a pair of complimentary magical viewing glasses per guest.

Stay More For For Less!

Sunday through Thursday nights May through October is the perfect time to enjoy St. Augustine without all the crowds!

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**Only applicable to new reservations only, can not be combined with other offers. Friday nights, Saturday nights, Holidays, and Sing Out Loud weekend periods are excluded.**

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