| some include ocean views and/or whirlpool tubs. all offer free wi-fi, cable tv, and pull-out sofas or wall beds. theres also an outdoor heated pool with ocean views, and direct beach access. set on crescent beach, this laid-back condo hotel is 8 miles from the st. the modest studios and 1-bedroom units, some with island-inspired decor, come with private balconies or patios, and kitchenettes or full kitchens. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. augustine amphitheatre, 9 miles from the st. augustine lighthouse & maritime museum, and 10 miles from castillo de san marcos, the oldest masonry fort in the us. parking is complimentary
Jacksonville International Airport 1 hr 6
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park (12 min)
Park with hiking & biking paths offers a range of outdoor activities among gardens & live oak trees. Marineland Dolphin Adventure (10 min)
Marine center features interactive opportunities with trained dolphins, including swimming. Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park (22 min)
Expansive park showcasing 16th-century Spanish settlement, with historic village sites & cannons. Potter's Wax Museum (20 min)
Longtime museum housed in an old pharmacy, showcasing wax likenesses of famous people. Ripley's Believe It or Not! (20 min)
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. Anastasia State Park (15 min)
Beach-filled park offering swimming & fishing plus canoe & kayak rentals, hiking & a campground. San Sebastian Winery (20 min)
Convivial local winery offering complimentary tastings & facility tours, plus a gift shop. Old Jail (22 min)
Compact prison built in 1890, now a museum offering exhibits & educational tours of old cells. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (19 min)
Historic fort offering self-guided tours (from the drawbridge to the gun deck) & Matanzas Bay views. St Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum (15 min)
Climbing tours of a circa 1875 black & white striped lighthouse plus a museum & shipyard playground. Fort Matanzas National Monument (7 min)
Coastal stone fort built in the 18th century by the Spanish & situated on a salt marsh. St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum (19 min)
The history of pirates told through interactive exhibits, artifacts, movie props & scavenger hunts. St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park (16 min)
Over 100 years old, this attraction offers gator & reptile shows plus zip lining over the grounds. Colonial Quarter (20 min)
Costumed craftsmen demonstrate old-world skills in this re-creation of a colonial Spanish village. Lightner Museum (23 min)
Victorian-era artifacts, musical instruments & other exhibits are showcased in this historic hotel. | 
