The colonial buildings in the district date from 1703 to 1821 period. Over the last century St. Augusine has hosted many of the nation's luminaries. Whisked south in their private cars on Flagler's Florida East Coast Railroad, notables such as the Vanderbilts, Rockefellers, and Morgans made St. Augustine their winter home. The boundaries of St. Augustine Town Plan Historic District are Orange Street, San Marcos Street, the Matanzas River, St. Francis Street and Cordova Street. In winter, freezing temperatures are infrequent with cool, damp, and windy conditions common.
Insect repellent is also recommend.
There are a number of options available to experience St. Augustine attractions. Various walking , bus, and horse and buggy tours are available. A good place to start is to visit the St. Augustine and St. Johns County Visitor Information Center, located at 10 Castillo Drive. The house is a National Historic Landmark and is open to the public. April Blessing of the Fleet is held on the bayfront in St Augustine on Palm Sunday.