I have been intrigued by lighthouses for a long time, thus I was very happy to be able to go and see the St. Augustine Lighthouse when we were in Northern Florida in May of 1999. Β The St. Augustine Lighthouse is located on the north end of Anastasia Island, was built in 1874, and is the most recent of a number of towers built in the area. It is truly incredible.Β Β
- Educational opportunities
- Local and national preservation efforts
- Maritime archaeological research
St. Augustine Lighthouse Visitor Information
Address:
100 Red CoxΒ Road St. Augustine FL 32080
Phone:
904-829-0745
Hours:
Open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Tickets and Prices:
General Admission
Included with your General Admission Day Pass:
Explore lightkeeper duties and daily life, sailing, wooden boatbuilding and underwater archaeology during your visit. See theΒ Daily Demo ScheduleΒ to customize your visit.
Grab a scavenger hunt card pack at the entrance to the Maritime Hammock trails and add a fun experience to your walk in the natural area of the historic site. Search for animals that live in this coastal habitat and learn about the medicinal and historic uses of plants.
Shipyard Play Area β’ Breathtaking 360ΒΊ Views β’ Shipwreck Artifacts Revealed β’ 1876 Keepersβ House Exhibits β’ Maritime Hammock Nature Trails β’ Tin Pickle, Local Gedunk (WWII Themed Eatery)
Prices:
Adults | $12.95 |
Seniors (60 & over) | $10.95 |
Children (Age 12 or under and 44β³ or taller) | $10.95 |
GUIDED LIGHTHOUSE TOURS
Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour
All ghosts no gimmicks! This is the ONLY ghost tour that gets
you INSIDE the tower at night! (As seen on TAPS)
Price: $25.00
Ghost Tales
Hear the histories and hauntings of the St. Augustine Lighthouse in this one (1) hour guided tour of the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum. A guide will lead you through the Lightkeepersβ House, grounds, and to the base of the Lighthouse, tower sharing the ghost tales of the Lighthouse.
Price: $17.50
Sunset/Moonrise Tour
Enjoy breathtaking views of the sunset and full moon rise with
champagne and hors dβoeuvres on top of the tower!
Price: $30.00
Lighthouse Keeper’s Tour (Keepers’ House)
Learn about lighthouse history on a behind-the-scenes tour with our lighthouse keeper. The one-hour tours are $19.95 for adults, $17.95 for seniors and children under 12. General Admission is included with the tour.
Things to Note:
For their safety children must be at least 44 inches tall to climb the tower and must be able to do so under their own power. Carrying children in the tower is prohibited. Children under the height requirement have free admission, and one accompanying adult receives half-price admission.
All public restrooms are handicapped accessible, as are several exhibit areas. There is a βView from the Topβ video in the wheelchair accessible, Maritime Center, and a climb-in puppet theater for little ones. Check out their Visitorsβ Map to see accessible areas and review the Museum Accessibility PoliciesΒ here.
Service animal access to climbing the 219 steps in the tower is prohibited for the safety of all. Animals are welcome on the historic grounds but not in historic buildings. Please do not leave animals in a vehicle.
I love lighthouses. I don’t remember if I went to the St Augustine lighthouse because I was a kid when my family spent a few days there. And I do love stories with lighthouses in them π
HI Lynn. It was actually my first lighthouse and I really enjoyed seeing it and walking around the area. Hope yo make it back someday and can see it yourself. Thanks for stopping by and for the comment. Happy travels.
I’m so glad you featured a lighthouse today. I love lighthouses and have no idea why. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed my post Kebba. Thank you for the msg. I feel the same way about bridges. I love them but don’t really know why, lol.
I love lighthouses, too! I don’t think I have ever been inside one, but I think they are beautiful.
I still haven’t bee in one either Jeanine, but they sure are beautiful Hoping to see one in New Hampshire in October, if we get to go. Well see how it goes, stupid Wuhan virus π