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St. Augustine, Florida

America's Oldest City

Spanish-colonial streets, a 17th-century fort, and Florida history.

At a glance · 5 reasons to go

Why St. Augustine, Florida.

  1. Explore the 1672 Castillo de San Marcos fort.

  2. Cobblestone Spanish-colonial old town.

  3. The nation's oldest continuously settled city.

  4. Nearby beaches and lighthouse climbs.

  5. Florida history without the theme parks.

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St. Augustine is the oldest city in America — founded by the Spanish in 1565, with a stone fort, narrow colonial lanes, and a lighthouse to climb. A history-rich, walkable alternative to Florida's theme-park crowds.

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Safety

Safety Overview

St. Augustine, Florida

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Reviewed: 2026-06-06

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TravelWell Safety — St. Augustine, Florida: Emergency numbers, hospitals and safety info. Open this before we travel so it works offline. https://travelwell.world/en/destinations/st-augustine

Traveling to St. Augustine, Florida with a pet?

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