I’ve called St. Augustine home since 2012, and I couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. My wife, Maddie, and I live just a few blocks from the beach on Anastasia Island, soaking up the coastal lifestyle that makes this place so special, from sunrise surf sessions to evenings on the water with friends.
Whether you’re drawn to the charm of historic downtown, the award-winning beaches, or the endless outdoor activities like boating, fishing, and paddleboarding, St. Augustine really does have something for everyone.
A few of my favorite local highlights:
Downtown St. Aug: Cobblestone streets, live music, and amazing food, especially magical during Nights of Lights.
The Beaches: From Vilano to Crescent, every stretch has its own vibe, perfect for surfing, relaxing, or a beach bike ride.
The Intracoastal: My go-to spot for fishing and catching sunsets.
Outdoor Lifestyle: Kayaking, golfing at Marsh Creek, or just cruising around the island, it’s all part of daily life here.
Community Feel: Friendly neighbors, great schools, and that small-town warmth that makes St. Augustine feel like home.
- Fishing
- Diving
- Alligator Farm
- Beach Days
- Light House
- Farmer’s Markets
- St. Augustine Amphitheater
- Local Surf Shops
- State Park
- Flagler College
- Golfing at Marsh Creek
- TripstoDiscover.com: Listed St. Augustine #3 among the Friendliest Cities to Visit in Florida
- The Active Times: St. Augustine among the Best Coastal Towns in America
- MSN.com: St. Augustine made the #7 spot on MSN.com editor’s “The Prettiest Beach Town in 30 Beachy States”
- Pollstar Magazine: Ranked St. Augustine Amphitheatre as the #2 Amphitheatre in the US and #3 Worldwide
- Golf Magazine: The Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach was ranked as one of the Top 10 Public Golf Courses in the world
- MSN.com: St. Augustine named #2 on the list of “The 25 Most Charming Towns in America”
- USA Today: St. Augustine named a Best Historic Small Town by popular vote
- Southern Living Magazine: St. Augustine named #3 Best Small Town in the South and #1 Best Food Town in the South in the magazine’s annual crowd-sourced Best of the South awards
- CarRentals.com: Listed St. Augustine as a Top 20 unique city for people in their 20’s to visit. A place that will teach you things you will carry well into your 30s and beyond.
- Trip Advisor: Based on feedback from the TripAdvisor community, St. Augustine Beach was selected was once again as a Top 10 Beach in the U.S.
- USA TODAY:Nights of Lights listed among 10 Best Readers’ Choice award for Best Public Holiday Lights Display.
- Huffington Post: St. Augustine listed as #2 on 14 US Cities with a European Vibe.
- Condé Nast Traveler: The editors of Condé Nast Traveler recognized St. Augustine as one of the 17 Most Beautiful Towns in America.
- US News & World Report: Ranked St. Augustine #15 in Best Small Towns to Visit in the USA because of the history and unspoiled beaches.
- Thrillist:Named St. Augustine’s St. George Street among the Most Stylish Streets in America.
- Money Magazine:Money Magazine named St. Augustine number 1 in its Best in Travel list for destinations that deliver the most value for your dollar.
- Budget Travel: St. Augustine was included in Budget Travel’s list of 25 Most Beautiful Cities in America.
- Travel Pulse:: St. Augustine is America’s Most Enchanting Oldest City.
- US News & World Report: Listed St. Augustine among the Top 50 Most Romantic Places in the World.
- Travel + Leisure: Travel + Leisure readers selected St. Augustine one of America’s Favorite Beach Towns in the magazine’s annual America’s Favorite Places survey
- GoGoBot: St. Augustine was among the top 10 Rising Star Foodie Destinations as part of its 2016 Foodie Tribe Awards
- USA Today 10 Best: St. Augustine was listed #8 in the Best Warm Weather Getaway as voted by USA Today readers.
