ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH VACATION RENTALS, FLORIDA |
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Sights and Attractions in St. Augustine Beach |
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| There is a lot to see in and around St. Augustine Beach. Apart from spectacular white sandy beaches, St. Augustine Beach offers state parks, historic sites, museum and even its alligator farm is fabulous. |
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Anastasia State Park
St. Augustine Beach
St. Augustine Alligator Farm
St. Augustine Lighthouse
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| Anastasia State Park |
| Anastasia State Park, just north of the St. Augustine Beach, is a nature lover’s paradise. The Recreation area includes miles and miles of shell strewn white sandy beaches. Swim, fish take out a boat to the open sea. Visit the 1700-acre protected bird sanctuary in the Anastasia State Park to view a variety of birds and observe other wildlife to your heart's content. Explore the numerous hiking and nature trails. |
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| St. Augustine Beach |
| Nearby St. Augustine Beach is the nation’s oldest city - St. Augustine, a treasure trove of historic structures and museums. Established way back in 1565, the city of St. Augustine has a rich historical past which lends to it the look and charm of an old European village. |
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| St. Augustine Alligator Farm |
| Visit Florida’s oldest alligator park, the St. Augustine Alligator Farm, which has to its credit, the honor of promoting the “largest reptile on exhibit in the Western Hemisphere”, Gomek. Located on Anastasia Island, less than a mile from Anastasia State Park, St. Augustine Alligator Farm hosts all twenty three species of crocodiles. The rare white alligators have also found a home in this Alligator farm. Other reptiles, tiny monkeys and over twenty five endangered animals can be observed here. |
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| St. Augustine Lighthouse |
Another nearby attraction of St. Augustine Beach is St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum. An imposing brick edifice, this 19th century lighthouse beams 1000 watts of light through its ancient Fresnel lens throughout the night. One of the few lighthouses in Florida which is open to the public, the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum has been renovated with resources raised by the efforts of the Junior Service League. The history of the lighthouse is highlighted by the many artifacts that are housed within the lighthouse.
Climb the 219 steps to the top of this lighthouse for a panoramic view of the St. Augustine Beach and the surrounding areas. You can visit this historic lighthouse between 9.00 AM and 6.00 PM, with the last ticket being sold at 5.45 PM. During July and many holidays, the Lighthouse remains open till 7.00 PM. |
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