St Augustine Florida Travel Guide: Best Things To Do in St Augustine

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  • In this St. Augustine Florida travel guide we walk around the city center historical old town and Spanish fort. We also walk around the old historical neighborhoods and show you what Saint Augustine has to offer. St. Augustine is the oldest former European settlement on the mainland of the United States. We hope you enjoy our St Augustine travel tips as we show you the best things to do in St Augustine Florida. This travel video was created in Fall of 2021.
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  • @IslandHopperTV
    @IslandHopperTV  Рік тому +2

    WATCH NEXT | 17 Best Places in Florida To Visit: ua-cam.com/video/dBdthTOx9YU/v-deo.html

  • @georgieabg
    @georgieabg Місяць тому +3

    I live here in St. Augustine and I Love this City! The people here are so kind and the City is Beautiful!!!!!!

  • @richardmossy5540
    @richardmossy5540 2 роки тому +50

    I grew up in neighboring Green Cove Springs, Florida which is 45 minutes inland. I moved out to St Augustine in 2005 and had the best time of my life in that amazing city. I'm in Kansas City now, in my mid 30's and life slowed down tremendously. I think of St Auggie all of the time. And someday I'll return there. This truly is the safest city I've ever experienced in my life. I have lived all across Europe and many other cities throughout the journey of my life. And nothing compares to the experiences and friendships I held there. I miss it so much!

    • @richardmossy5540
      @richardmossy5540 2 роки тому +4

      I didn't appreciate it when I had it though... I didn't realize how lucky I was to be from there. I was always dreaming of bigger & better cities and countries. To anyone out there, from St Aug, and the 904 in general, please appreciate what you have. Because you have no idea how raw it is in other areas.

    • @margor2962
      @margor2962 Рік тому +2

      You wrote beautiful things about the town. Wishing you good luck and returning back home!

    • @dalefaucheaux9136
      @dalefaucheaux9136 Місяць тому

      I grew up in St Augustine. I always came back. It's different now

  • @koteek8657
    @koteek8657 2 роки тому +55

    I live in FL, and St. Augustine is a go-to for weekend getaways. Always a beautiful and pleasant place. There is something magical about it.

    • @Profile.4
      @Profile.4 11 місяців тому

      The only thing magical are the demographics.

    • @diodelvino3048
      @diodelvino3048 9 місяців тому

      which demographics?@@Profile.4

  • @serenap.1041
    @serenap.1041 2 роки тому +5

    My Hometown!! Oldest City in the United States

  • @kellykell7871
    @kellykell7871 Рік тому +7

    I lived in St Augustine when I was little. I love St Augustine so much that we’re moving there!!!!!

  • @Ericson-vk6bx
    @Ericson-vk6bx 2 роки тому +23

    Proud to be a descendant of Spaniards, greetings from Peru 🇵🇪

    • @surfboarding5058
      @surfboarding5058 Рік тому +1

      Why they raped and raided the natives and stole all your gold

    • @sir.fuentes7642
      @sir.fuentes7642 Рік тому +1

      @@surfboarding5058 Black Legend. Learned from your poor US education system.

    • @sir.fuentes7642
      @sir.fuentes7642 Рік тому +1

      The coward took his comment off. This is how you fight ignorance with truth. Just the way many are doing in many social media platforms.

    • @MeadeSkeltonMusic
      @MeadeSkeltonMusic 29 днів тому

      I have distant Spanish about 4 generations back. Some were Conquistadors as well.

  • @LOLMAN9538
    @LOLMAN9538 2 місяці тому +1

    I was fortunate enough to visit St. Augustine for a few days during Spring Break in 2022, and I don't think I have ever had a more enjoyable experience.

  • @lash1283
    @lash1283 2 роки тому +28

    i’m going for christmas for the first time even though i’ve lived here in florida for 10 years 🤣 i’m super excited

    • @SpaceRanger187
      @SpaceRanger187 2 роки тому +2

      It's chill you can also go see for yourself that Columbus didn't discover shit first

    • @charlesknight5445
      @charlesknight5445 2 роки тому +3

      You’ll love nights of lights during Christmas time

    • @montanakang2281
      @montanakang2281 2 роки тому +2

      Night life is amazing around this time of year.

    • @lash1283
      @lash1283 2 роки тому +1

      @@montanakang2281 can’t wait! if there’s any stores or places to visit let me know so when i go i’ll go there 💖

    • @siryizzir
      @siryizzir 2 роки тому +2

      Hope you had a great time, I love this city so much. I go there every chance I get and haven’t gotten tired of it yet.

  • @sanita7475
    @sanita7475 6 місяців тому +3

    We are from Canada for almost 20 years we went to St. Augustine every January getting away from the snow, we love this city with so much history from Spanish people that lived there long ago, El Castillo de San Marcos still there and the Spanish street of St. George, wonderful city lovely memories, thank you for the video.

  • @bobd3707
    @bobd3707 11 місяців тому +6

    After living in Florida for 30 years, I finally visited this city. It was awesome. Very peaceful. We did spend a day looking at the old renovated homes which I suggest. It was a very fun busy long weekend. Lots to see or great to relax.

  • @nurfazliana4292
    @nurfazliana4292 2 роки тому +19

    One of the most beautiful cities in the USA!

  • @OHAAlumni2002
    @OHAAlumni2002 5 днів тому

    I grew up in Orange Park Florida but now I live in San Antonio Texas but coming for a week next month to visit and see some old friends.

  • @lindsayhengehold5341
    @lindsayhengehold5341 2 роки тому +6

    So wish I could move to St. Augustine but I’m happy with living in Savannah GA

  • @dasharraross334
    @dasharraross334 Місяць тому +1

    I am seriously considering moving here I want such a peaceful and happy life for me and my kids and this place seems so perfect

    • @IslandHopperTV
      @IslandHopperTV  Місяць тому

      You could also consider Jacksonville. Some nice areas there too

  • @drefullwood6841
    @drefullwood6841 2 роки тому +10

    I've lived here for over 35years its truly a wonderful place plus st.augustine has came along way truly 🙏🏿

  • @kathleenroberts7972
    @kathleenroberts7972 2 роки тому +16

    Got married there in 1983. Lived here ever since.love it. But boy, it's gotten crowded.

    • @SirRobbins
      @SirRobbins 2 роки тому +2

      I live here too but it got loaded with people when covid lockdowns started. Lots of upstate folks came down and stayed for long periods of time ironically here

    • @AlphaWolf789
      @AlphaWolf789 2 роки тому

      i love it here so much history

  • @brakaponter
    @brakaponter Рік тому +8

    Wonderful city, when I was there as a tourist I felt so proud as a spaniard and so happy being in that wonderdul country with extraordinary people that is USA. Saint Augustin is a historical jewel.

  • @Cindy-ic8ru
    @Cindy-ic8ru 2 роки тому +7

    Live and work in St.
    Augustine. Love it, but hate the traffic.

  • @MeadeSkeltonMusic
    @MeadeSkeltonMusic 2 роки тому +5

    From Virginia, I hope to go there next Spring and sing !

  • @ashleydawn2356
    @ashleydawn2356 2 роки тому +7

    My home town ❤️ born and raised here

  • @iRecordRandomVids
    @iRecordRandomVids 2 роки тому +9

    Stumbled here on accident on a trip to Florida. Amazing place, visit during with winter when they light up the whole town!

  • @CoralluvXO
    @CoralluvXO 6 місяців тому +1

    OMG I’VE BEEN THERE BEFORE WITH MY FAM LIKE 3 YEARS AGO

  • @beach_boy2828
    @beach_boy2828 Рік тому +5

    I love St.Augustine, and just Florida in general. St.Augustine is an amazing place, believe it or not but the people are pretty patient in traffic 🤯 shocking I know but that is just how it was for me when I went there it was calm and peaceful and I am thinking about going to their college! Have a nice day y’all 🏖️☀️

  • @francislara308
    @francislara308 2 роки тому +2

    Beautiful..remembered my HAVANA....😍LOOK SO MUCH LIKE CUBA.

  • @cindyleastorch194
    @cindyleastorch194 2 роки тому +8

    Live in central Florida and planning a two day trip to St.Augustine...this really helped!

  • @ismaela50
    @ismaela50 2 роки тому +3

    Of Spanish decent from NM when this place was founded my paternal ancestors were still in Spain

  • @julierichards4484
    @julierichards4484 2 роки тому +5

    Went on the trolley when my sister and brother in law were there. Beautiful city. Shopping was fun.

  • @GottaBeMurph-V2
    @GottaBeMurph-V2 2 роки тому +19

    I went there from NYC this past weekend on my stay in Jacksonville & I recommend it. The ambiance and food scene offers high-quality choices in seafood, Spanish, French and American restaurants and if you’re looking for sweets or a bar, this city delivers.

  • @willlewis2427
    @willlewis2427 5 місяців тому

    Here right now with my wife and 3 yr old son. Beautiful city, we've only seen it at night so far.. can't wait to see it during the day.

  • @rigobertogonzalez9977
    @rigobertogonzalez9977 2 роки тому +1

    21 years since I got here I love ❤ 😍 💖

  • @StokedonStAugustine
    @StokedonStAugustine 3 місяці тому

    Great video, you nailed it!!

  • @heatherloesch1343
    @heatherloesch1343 Рік тому +1

    My 15th Great Grandparents were the first to be married there in 1596. They founded the Solana Family.

  • @septemberboy3767
    @septemberboy3767 Рік тому +3

    This place is gorgeous! I've been there 1 time and I stayed in the Pirate Hause Inn

  • @miguelcarrell9913
    @miguelcarrell9913 2 роки тому +2

    Hey, it’s the guy from Kilwins. I appreciate the vid

  • @bennychiu3401
    @bennychiu3401 2 роки тому +3

    Love St. Augustine, awesome video, thank you for sharing.

  • @user-wj7sl3cj8t
    @user-wj7sl3cj8t 4 місяці тому

    The town where I was born!

  • @felishapittman2778
    @felishapittman2778 2 роки тому +3

    This place is heaven on 🌎

  • @gladysgriffin7347
    @gladysgriffin7347 2 місяці тому

    Pretty cool. Thanks

  • @getawaywithpam
    @getawaywithpam 2 роки тому +3

    Great sharing! I was there last week.. it was beautiful.

  • @noonecares4890
    @noonecares4890 2 роки тому +2

    Been learning about this city in school

  • @heekyungkim8147
    @heekyungkim8147 Рік тому +3

    What a beautiful place…

  • @yuhand_ayaninura
    @yuhand_ayaninura 2 роки тому +12

    Would really love to visit one day. I'm truly awed at historical sites and love to touch the structures of old. There's an eerie yet romantic sentiment from "connecting" with the past.

    • @cheneyhidalgo3973
      @cheneyhidalgo3973 2 роки тому

      It a really unique feeling to it, different than any place I have ever been.

    • @denises3779
      @denises3779 Рік тому

      I totally agree I felt that essence when I visited New Orleans for the first time. I've always driven through it but fir once I stopped and took it all in

  • @VibeXplorer
    @VibeXplorer Рік тому +1

    So wonderful to watch your video just two days after I (finally) visited it myself! It is the first place I have been to that you have featured in your videos. For once I could say "Yep, I know just where that is and what it was like". Excellent video as always!

  • @marianonicolasguzman4870
    @marianonicolasguzman4870 5 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for the video 👏👏 Love the info and the edition too

  • @summertime9508
    @summertime9508 2 роки тому +2

    Saint Augustine is Beautiful

  • @blablaespanol
    @blablaespanol 2 роки тому +1

    Lovely city, great video! Thanks;)

  • @nancyosaro3258
    @nancyosaro3258 Рік тому +2

    i have to do a presentation about this city so thanks

  • @jennifer3551
    @jennifer3551 2 роки тому +11

    Awesome video. You managed to illustrate the charm and essence of the area. I've seen other videos that are cheesy in comparison to yours. I've had my eyes on this place for a few years now as a retirement destination, can't wait!

    • @cheneyhidalgo3973
      @cheneyhidalgo3973 2 роки тому

      I can promise you that you don't want to retire here. Surrounding area like Palm Coast maybe, then visit.

  • @summertime9508
    @summertime9508 2 роки тому +1

    You know how to eat. Your food always looks fantastic. That's the way I eat when I go away.

  • @edmilson2712
    @edmilson2712 2 місяці тому

    Excellent video. Thank you so much for providing us with so nice content!

  • @rhanishkumar9470
    @rhanishkumar9470 2 роки тому +4

    Beautiful city ❤️

  • @hotdogwater9266
    @hotdogwater9266 2 роки тому +2

    I live in st Augustine by far best town in America it’s a bubble here very blessed

    • @luismiguelsoria7985
      @luismiguelsoria7985 Рік тому

      Fundada por 🇪🇦🇪🇦🇪🇦🇪🇦

    • @niavellir7408
      @niavellir7408 3 місяці тому

      Love the city, they kept it beautiful all these years, unlike many other places you’d find in America, and a beautiful walkable downtown

  • @jcrules2413
    @jcrules2413 2 місяці тому

    Me and my husband got drunk and late at night snuck down to the alligator moat and we're running around with our Chihuahua. Best vacation ever!

  • @lindaandrews5468
    @lindaandrews5468 2 роки тому +5

    One of the cities I always I always wanted to visit. Great video.

    • @charmainecasarico5396
      @charmainecasarico5396 2 роки тому +1

      Come on down! As a resident, I highly recommend that you visit. Let me know if you want suggestions.

  • @niavellir7408
    @niavellir7408 3 місяці тому

    My favorite city in America!

  • @ChampaBayBeast
    @ChampaBayBeast Рік тому

    Cannot wait to be here this week for a concert!

  • @mrbear143
    @mrbear143 Рік тому

    What a cool place! Can’t wait for me and my family to see it ourselves soon!! :)

  • @elizbutik5311
    @elizbutik5311 2 роки тому +1

    wonderful, thanks

  • @Largepro21
    @Largepro21 10 місяців тому

    Hispanic History , 🇪🇸 (FL) 🇺🇲

  • @cayrab1
    @cayrab1 2 роки тому +2

    Great video! So beautiful!

  • @dsportzg
    @dsportzg 2 роки тому +4

    Beautiful video !!!👍

  • @dinonuggies449
    @dinonuggies449 8 місяців тому

    I’m so sad I moved out of this city but the people and history were so cool and awesome!! Living in GA!❤❤

  • @davisz2465
    @davisz2465 2 роки тому +8

    Peaceful place.. it's very calming and relaxing 😌😌😌

    • @charmainecasarico5396
      @charmainecasarico5396 2 роки тому +2

      I really appreciate your comment. There’s something to this place. I’m so happy to be a resident of this town.

  • @robertprobel6153
    @robertprobel6153 Рік тому

    I have to say Sir your video is well edited and professional. I appreciate a content provider who does not feel he needs to wear sunglasses to speak while filming himself on camera...You earned my JOIN to your channel!!!

  • @zdragonfly1974
    @zdragonfly1974 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing. Love your vids

  • @hectorluna5102
    @hectorluna5102 2 роки тому +1

    St Augustine was such a good place to visit goombay smash is the best drink to have there

  • @xoxoxoxoxo7997
    @xoxoxoxoxo7997 2 роки тому +2

    Looks like a great city

  • @LeoLends
    @LeoLends 2 роки тому +2

    Great video!

  • @user-wl8rr7wb4y
    @user-wl8rr7wb4y 2 місяці тому

    If the day ever comes when I am a tourist in St. Augustine Florida it will be during wintertime. I hope they have a train 🚉 station nearby. I probably will be there no longer than a week at most. I prefer my rain ☔ and snowy ☃ climate 😊.

  • @user-gg9sw1cw5y
    @user-gg9sw1cw5y 2 роки тому +6

    Born and raised in St. Augustine and yeah it's alright I like it well enough but everyone in the comments talking about how nice it is has got me appreciating it haha

    • @SpaceRanger187
      @SpaceRanger187 2 роки тому

      If only people there would learn to drive,saw 3-5 wrecks a day

    • @thedudeabides3930
      @thedudeabides3930 2 роки тому

      What's the weather like?

    • @richardmossy5540
      @richardmossy5540 2 роки тому +1

      I was raised in Jacksonville & Green Cove Springs & Orange Park. Anyway, I moved to St Augustine in 2005 and this was the best experience and friendships of my entire life. I moved to the midwest in 2016 and I miss St Augustine so much! Literally, I think of it daily.

  • @Skaven_is_greatest
    @Skaven_is_greatest Рік тому

    I love my home city

  • @francislara308
    @francislara308 2 роки тому +1

    Like I say looks like HAVANA....😍😍😍

  • @summertime9508
    @summertime9508 2 роки тому +3

    I drank from the fountain of youth in 1974. I'm still alive. Lol, my father did too and lived to 90.

    • @Polaroxide
      @Polaroxide 2 роки тому

      I drank and it tastes horrible

    • @felipecortez1042
      @felipecortez1042 Рік тому

      😂😂😂😂

    • @MrsDyer1206
      @MrsDyer1206 Місяць тому

      That is definitely on my to do list when we visit next week!

  • @quarterlbwithcheese6326
    @quarterlbwithcheese6326 Рік тому

    My home. Great Job at showing some of the downtown area. Wish you showed our gorgeous beaches and Anastasia State park.

  • @Joniwima1
    @Joniwima1 2 роки тому +1

    Very nice!

  • @MasonColemanWright1234
    @MasonColemanWright1234 2 роки тому

    Went on the trolley to the tour when I went they’re for my birthday.

  • @harrynutz4550
    @harrynutz4550 2 роки тому +2

    Love these videos ! We are posting our trip down the East Cosst on UA-cam

  • @sillybilly346
    @sillybilly346 Рік тому +1

    great vid

  • @mikemoffitt8645
    @mikemoffitt8645 2 роки тому +1

    Thank Y😊u So Very Much,For How Be💞 utiful St.Augestine has Remained,I was Born &Raised in West Palm Beach FL,From 1962 to 1985,St.Has in It's Be💞 uty What I Use to Remember About West Palm Beach Fla,Long Ago In Summer 1979,,My Family & I Had Car Trouble,on Florida interstate,Native St.Austine Resident Helped Us to Get our Car Repaired &Put Up at 1 of St.Austine Hotels For the Night,For That Kindness is Fawnly Remembered ( I Wish My Family & I Had the Chance to Be able to take The Time,To Be able To See All of St.Austine Fla,Instead of Tampa Florida,I My Family &I Enjoyed Living in St.Augestine FLA) But ,For Now Being Stuck in South East Texas😔The Only way To get to Know & Appreciate St.Augestine Fla &Maybe 1 Day Get back Home To My Home State of Florida &Make a Home In St
    Augustine Florida 😊Thank Y 😊 u Again.

    • @InSearchof8
      @InSearchof8 Рік тому

      can't understand anything you wrote, please try to construct clear sentences.

  • @LadyTrooper
    @LadyTrooper 2 роки тому +2

    This place definitely on my bucket list! Beautiful! and that Steak Mmmm 🥩😋👍

  • @8.4V10
    @8.4V10 Рік тому +1

    I’m originally from Florida and the whole state as a whole is so so rich with history that it’s amazing especially up and down the east coast of the state

  • @burnstudios
    @burnstudios 2 роки тому +3

    The best part of St Augustine is over the bridge of Lyons on Anastasia Island. Because that's where the beach is.

  • @shamlove0
    @shamlove0 2 роки тому +1

    Nice town

  • @adlerbyrd9
    @adlerbyrd9 2 роки тому +1

    My family my ancestors actually helped make and lived in st augastine when it was made

  • @heatherfulmore3412
    @heatherfulmore3412 Рік тому

    I would like to see St Augustine .

  • @sir.fuentes7642
    @sir.fuentes7642 2 роки тому +3

    So much Spanish heritage and history in these United States. Oh, did I forget to mention that the actual French Quarter in New Orleans was built by the Spanish?

    • @TeutonicTribe
      @TeutonicTribe Рік тому

      Seems the original French district kept burning down due to its wooden structures. The Spanish colonists replaced them with stucco & other design changes.

  • @ambernoles8011
    @ambernoles8011 2 роки тому

    Born and raised right there

  • @ritm710
    @ritm710 2 роки тому +10

    I asked my wife to marry me on top of the fort there back in 2010. Cool video, Flagler College is stunning by the way, you had a glimpse on your drone footage of it.

    • @heathen_7
      @heathen_7 2 роки тому +1

      I got engaged on Vilano Beach. It’s my YT profile picture actually lol

    • @Diego-Delgado
      @Diego-Delgado Рік тому

      what did she say?

  • @kyleflix6882
    @kyleflix6882 Рік тому

    Where was the historic villa you mentioned you could stay at? That looked super cool!

  • @BusyMomma1000
    @BusyMomma1000 2 роки тому +2

    We were hoping for more landmark descriptions and historical comments over food reviews. :)

  • @jcrules2413
    @jcrules2413 2 місяці тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ulaaugustyn6452
    @ulaaugustyn6452 2 роки тому +1

    Piękna nasza ziemia cała Pozdrawiam

    • @Ericson-vk6bx
      @Ericson-vk6bx 2 роки тому

      This city has a lot of Spanish influence

  • @universalorlandochica
    @universalorlandochica 2 роки тому

    First date with my husband was in St Augustine

  • @gustavodiniz6156
    @gustavodiniz6156 9 місяців тому

    Es decir que los ciudadanos más antiguos de EE.UU no hablan inglés. Eran hispanos. Increíble ésto no lo sabía, gracias por el dato histórico. 👍👍

  • @pentakotaappalanaidu4336
    @pentakotaappalanaidu4336 2 роки тому +1

    I am from india camera is superb. Which cam you are using

  • @carlosraymundomartinezesq3396
    @carlosraymundomartinezesq3396 2 роки тому +4

    Henry Ford didn’t build the Casa Monica. FYI. Henry Flagler later bought it, but Ford hadn’t nothing to do with it.

    • @chikiML
      @chikiML 2 роки тому

      Flagler sold the land to a frank smith. Smith built the structure, did he sell it back to Flagler?

    • @carlosraymundomartinezesq3396
      @carlosraymundomartinezesq3396 2 роки тому

      @@chikiML, I believe he did sell it back to Flagler.

    • @mktina3657
      @mktina3657 2 роки тому

      Franklin Smith built the hotel after purchasing the land from Flagler. Franklin Smith ordered furniture that never showed up in time for grand opening. Only 3 rooms were furnished and Smith asked for financial help from Flagler within months. Flagler bought the hotel and the furnishings that showed up on his railroad, after he purchased it…for $325,000. Flagler changed the name to the Cordova and he had 3 hotels doing great!

  • @Stammerboy91
    @Stammerboy91 10 місяців тому

    The hotel room at the end. Which hotel is that ? It’s beautiful and I want to stay there . Also what’s the name of the restaurant at the end as well ? Steak looks great

  • @veronicadesagun3424
    @veronicadesagun3424 Рік тому +2

    been there as my first ever trip to USA that was in 2006,as we stroll i feel like walking in the spanish era ladies wearing a raffled shirt,old houses and the identical intramuros fortress when the spàniards colonized our country phillipinesbuilt in our co

  • @handsome526
    @handsome526 9 місяців тому

    Que color hoy Mamacita 😍