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Exterior of Hilton St. Augustine Historic Bayfront.Credit:Courtesy of Hilton
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History whispers around every corner of the narrow, brick-lined streets of St. Augustine, Florida.
Hop on the Old Town Trolley to get a deeper understanding of the city’s history.
Whenplanning a visitto St. Augustine, the options for accommodations abound.
Exterior and pool at The Collector.Jenny Schartner / The Collector
She first visited St. Augustine about 30 years ago with her then-7-year-old son.
There’s an onsite historian who gives complimentary tours.
The property is adults-only.
Restaurant in Casa Monica Resort.Courtesy of Marriott
The hotel is a popular event venue, which can clog up the lobby and lounge space.
I wandered into theCasa Monica Resort & Spaafter touring the Lightner Museums opulent collection of Gilded Age exhibits.
You are squarely in the fray of all the happenings, so noise and crowds can be an issue.
Guest room in St. Francis Inn.Courtesy of St. Francis Inn
If proximity to attractions is your goal, you cant beat theSt.
And if little ones are along, the inn offers Pack ‘N Plays for children.
Plus, you’re able to bring your furry family members for a small fee.
Guest room in Renaissance St. Augustine Historic Downtown Hotel.Courtesy of Marriott
For the bargain price of $17 per day, you’ll get unlimited in-and-out privileges.
Paranormal activity makes this a popular stop on St. Augustine ghost tours.
Francis Inn Bed & Breakfastaffords a secluded escape from the bustle of downtown.
Interior of Hyatt Place St. Augustine.Courtesy of Hyatt
Some even have fireplaces and spacious whirlpool tubs.
Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum.
Furry family members arent welcome here.
Guest room in Bayfront Marin House.Courtesy of Bayfront Marin House
For a heartier dish, try the steak frites with signature demi-glace made with datil peppers.
Pair it with an All Spice & Everything Nice cocktail crafted with local Saint Augustine Distillery gin.
You will need to drive to all of the citys historical attractions.
Restaurant in DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Augustine.Courtesy of Hilton
Complimentary breakfast is served daily, including hot and cold items.
Aviles Restaurant & Lounge serves a full breakfast and dinner seven days per week.
There’s also an EV charging station onsite, an anomaly among all these centuries-old structures.
Pedestrian street in St. Augustine, Florida.Valerie de Leon/Travel + Leisure
Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum.
Just across the street, walk the Bridge of Lions to watch the sailboats and see a working drawbridge.
Children two years and under are free.
Complimentary parking onsite is provided, a real saving grace in Historic Downtown.
You are halfway between beaches on Anastasia Island and the Historic Downtown.
24 onsite slips can accommodate yachts just over 100 feet long.
The beauty of this property is the location.
There is birding, kayaking, and serenity in this corner of St. Augustine, too.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Augustine Historic District
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Though the hotel is affordable, it lacks unique character.
Or, you could catch a show at theLimelight Theatrenext door.
On arrival, youll be treated to warm cookies, and the complimentary bikes make getting to attractions easy.
Check out the peacocks at Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park.
The end of March brings idyllic, sunny 70-degree days.
Keep an eye out for hurricane seasonit runs from June 1 through the end of November.
you’ve got the option to get your steps in here.
Parking downtown is expensive and in short supply, so finding lodging with parking is gold.
The closest airport is Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), about 50 miles north.
Location, location, location
Choosing where to stay can be a hard choice.
With a car and some strategic parking, you might have the best of both worlds.
She has personally visited and revisited many properties in St. Augustine over the last three decades.
For this article, she also consulted locals who live on Floridas Historic Coast.
