It is located on State Road A1A, just north of St. Augustine Beach. The Fort Matanzas outpost guarded St. Augustine from the south during the era of Spanish rule. Now the small coquina structure is open for public tours, which includes a free boat ride to the site in the Intracoastal Waterway. The park is located off A1A near the Flagler County line. The lighthouse was built in 1871 to help boats find safe harbor.
People visit the attraction today to get a scenic view of the area.
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