| set in a pair of colorful buildings on the banks of the san sebastian river, this casual hotel is a mile from the castillo de san marcos fort and 4 miles from anastasia state park. parking is complimentary. other amenities include an unfussy cafe/bar, a gym and an outdoor pool. upgraded rooms add balconies and/or river views. straightforward rooms with a warm vibe come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and sitting areas, as well as microwaves, minifridges and wet bars. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. a breakfast buffet is available for a fee
Jacksonville International Airport 59 min
Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park (6 min)
Expansive park showcasing 16th-century Spanish settlement, with historic village sites & cannons. Oldest Wooden School House (5 min)
Historic cedar-and-cypress building offering a glimpse of school life in Spanish Colonial times. Colonial Quarter (6 min)
Costumed craftsmen demonstrate old-world skills in this re-creation of a colonial Spanish village. St Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum (11 min)
Climbing tours of a circa 1875 black & white striped lighthouse plus a museum & shipyard playground. St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park (9 min)
Over 100 years old, this attraction offers gator & reptile shows plus zip lining over the grounds. Ripley's Believe It or Not! (5 min)
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. Lightner Museum (19 min)
Victorian-era artifacts, musical instruments & other exhibits are showcased in this historic hotel. Potter's Wax Museum (4 min)
Longtime museum housed in an old pharmacy, showcasing wax likenesses of famous people. St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum (5 min)
The history of pirates told through interactive exhibits, artifacts, movie props & scavenger hunts. Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine (19 min)
Stately, historic, 18th-century cathedral with a grand interior, events, a gift shop & more. San Sebastian Winery (9 min)
Convivial local winery offering complimentary tastings & facility tours, plus a gift shop. Old Jail (5 min)
Compact prison built in 1890, now a museum offering exhibits & educational tours of old cells. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (6 min)
Historic fort offering self-guided tours (from the drawbridge to the gun deck) & Matanzas Bay views. Anastasia State Park (11 min)
Beach-filled park offering swimming & fishing plus canoe & kayak rentals, hiking & a campground. Gonzalez-Alvarez House (8 min)
Spanish colonial building furnished as in olden days & affiliated with nearby museums & a garden. | 
