Learn more Got it! Home ENJOY NIGHTS OF LIGHTS NOVEMBER 20 - JANUARY 31 Learn More » MEETINGS LODGING BEACH GOLF FLORIDA’S HISTORIC COAST St. Augustine & Ponte Vedra Beach & The Beaches Share A visit to St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra Beach & The Beaches is more than just a getaway. It’s a vacation close enough to home but different enough to make you feel a world away. Experience old-world charm, flavorful dining, art and culture, and an abundance of entertainment after dark. Your getaway isn't faraway! There’s so much to do, you’re going to want to stay one more day. Direct flights between NYC/Newark & St. Augustine ELITE AIRWAYS - DIRECT FLIGHTS BETWEEN NYC/NEWARK & ST. AUGUSTINE Direct flights offered twice weekly from NYC/Newark (EWR) to St. Augustine/Northeast Florida Regional Airport (UST), starting at $129 each way. Your holiday trip couldn’t be easier! book now WHAT'S HAPPENING LIGHTHOUSE ILLUMINATIONS: NOVEMBER 22, 2021 - JANUARY 21, 2022 The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum has been a constant beacon of light on Florida’s Historic Coast. This season, it will shine ever brighter. NIGHTS OF LIGHTS, BY LAND OR BY SEA, SAFE AND SPECTACULAR Enjoy the spectacular Nights of Lights tours and displays. TOP 12 HOLIDAY PERFORMANCES AND CONCERTS FOR 2021 Let us entertain you this season with live music, dance, drama and all kinds of magical events. HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS AT ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH--AND BEYOND Head for St. Augustine Beach for some pre-holiday cheer. ENJOY PLENTY OF SPECIAL EVENTS DURING NIGHTS OF LIGHTS Holiday happenings you won’t want to miss during Nights of Lights. CHRISTMAS ON FLORIDA'S HISTORIC COAST Make your Christmas merry and bright with special events to celebrate the season. WHERE TO SEE LIVE MUSIC IN ST. AUGUSTINE AND PONTE VEDRA Find out about the best live music venues and events. FORT MOSE JAZZ & BLUES SERIES Grammy Award-Winning Jazz and Blues Artists Confirmed Over the Three Week Series FIND A ROOM Checkin Date Checkout Date All Lodging Hotels, Motels & Inns Bed & Breakfasts Resorts, Retreats & Lodges Vacation Rentals & Cabins RV & Campgrounds Hostel SEARCH Pack Your Bags & Fly to Your Happy Place FLIGHTS TO FLORIDA'S HISTORIC COAST With more major airlines offering non-stop air service to Jacksonville International Airport from some of the most popular US cities, it’s never been easier to get to Florida's Historic Coast. learn more UPCOMING EVENTS DEC 4 2021 DEC 31 2021 ST. AUGUSTINE FLORIDA WILD This vivid display explores a wide range of artistic interpretations of Florida’s wild side from... DETAILS DEC 4 2021 JAN 31 2022 ST. AUGUSTINE NIGHTS OF LIGHTS Enjoy St. Augustine glowing with holiday magic - from the ground to the rooftops. Known as one of... DETAILS DEC 4 2021 JAN 30 2022 ST. AUGUSTINE OLD TOWN TROLLEYS FAMOUS NIGHTS OF LIGHTS TOURS Each holiday season historic St. Augustine adorns a dazzling display of over three million lights... DETAILS DEC 4 2021 JAN 30 2022 ST. AUGUSTINE NIGHTS OF LIGHTS TOURS WITH ANCIENT CITY TOURS You have options on how to see what National Geographic shares is one of the top 10 holiday light... DETAILS DEC 4 2021 JAN 30 2022 ST. AUGUSTINE SANTA'S RED EXPRESS NIGHTS OF LIGHTS TOURS Ripley's Santa's Red Express Nights of Lights tours will be held nightly except Christmas between... DETAILS DEC 4 2021 JAN 1 2022 ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH LIGHT UP THE BEACH Enjoy colorful light displays along A1A Beach Boulevard and St. Johns County Ocean Pier Park as the... DETAILS DEC 3 2021 ST. AUGUSTINE HOLIDAY TRADITIONS BY CANDLELIGHT AT XIMENEZ-FATIO HOUSE MUSEUM Holiday Traditions by Candlelight Tour at the circa 1798 Ximenez-Fatio House Museum in historic St.... DETAILS DEC 4 2021 ST. AUGUSTINE COLONIAL NIGHT WATCH Join Historic Florida Militia for activities depicting 18th century combined Spanish, British,... DETAILS DEC 4 2021 ST. AUGUSTINE CHRISTMAS PARADE Experience St. Augustine's annual Christmas Parade with floats, marching bands, cars, horses and... DETAILS DEC 4 2021 PONTE VEDRA PALM VALLEY BOAT PARADE Enjoy this annual tradition of lighted boats to celebrate the holiday season in Ponte Vedra Beach.... DETAILS DEC 10 2021 ST. AUGUSTINE HOLIDAY TRADITIONS BY CANDLELIGHT AT XIMENEZ-FATIO HOUSE MUSEUM Holiday Traditions by Candlelight Tour at the circa 1798 Ximenez-Fatio House Museum in historic St.... DETAILS DEC 11 2021 DEC 13 2021 ST. AUGUSTINE ST. AUGUSTINE HISTORIC INNS BED & BREAKFAST TOUR (CANCELED) Explore more than 20 bed and breakfast locations throughout downtown St. Augustine on this... 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