The back story
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The back story
St. Augustine & Amelia Island: the back story
The Spanish fort, Flagler’s hotels and the lighthouse, with Amelia Island’s beaches to the north.
Region guide · Florida
St. Augustine & Amelia Island: Our Favourites
Castillo de San Marcos, Flagler College, the Lightner Museum and the lighthouse, with Ponte Vedra and Amelia Island to the north.
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What to see and do
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The Spanish stone fort
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
The Spanish stone fort on the bayfront, run by the National Park Service.
1 S Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32084Explore View on map
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The former Hotel Ponce de Leon
Flagler College
Henry Flagler’s Hotel Ponce de Leon, now Flagler College, on King Street.
74 King St, St. Augustine, FL 32084Explore View on map
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In Flagler’s Alcazar Hotel
Lightner Museum
A museum of 19th-century collections, in the former Alcazar Hotel on King Street.
75 King St, St. Augustine, FL 32084Explore View on map
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Climb for the view
St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
The black-and-white striped lighthouse on Anastasia Island, with a maritime museum.
100 Red Cox Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32080Explore View on map
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A Spanish watchtower by boat
Fort Matanzas National Monument
A small Spanish fort on the Matanzas River, reached by a short ferry ride.
8635 A1A South, St. Augustine, FL 32080Explore View on map
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Centre Street
Historic Fernandina Beach
The historic downtown of Fernandina Beach, on Amelia Island, with shops and restaurants on Centre Street.
102 Centre St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034Explore View on map
Where to stay
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On Amelia Island’s beach
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
An oceanfront Ritz-Carlton on Amelia Island, home of Salt restaurant.
4750 Amelia Island Pkwy, Amelia Island, FL 32034Explore View on map
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An oceanfront inn
Elizabeth Pointe Lodge
An oceanfront inn on Fletcher Avenue in Fernandina Beach.
98 S Fletcher Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034Explore View on map
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Between Jacksonville and St. Augustine
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
An oceanfront resort with golf and a spa in Ponte Vedra Beach.
200 Ponte Vedra Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082Explore View on map
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A smaller sister resort
The Lodge & Club at Ponte Vedra Beach
The smaller sister resort to the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, on the same stretch of beach.
607 Ponte Vedra Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082Explore View on map
Getting there
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For Amelia Island and St. Augustine
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
The airport for Amelia Island, Ponte Vedra and St. Augustine.
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