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Lightner Museum

Your Guide to the Lightner Museum in St. Augustine

The Lightner Museum is a quintessential St. Augustine activity to experience located in the former Hotel Alcazar. It checks all the boxes with interesting architecture, historical roots, and Gilded Age artifacts. The immaculate grounds are ideal for a stroll by fountains, a stone bridge leading over a coy pond, and tropical gardens. Inside, is a

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Places to Stay in St. Augustine

One of the Best Places to Stay in St. Augustine

If you’re on the hunt for lodging for your next Florida escape, Casa de Suenos is one of the best places to stay in St. Augustine. Our historic Inn is centrally located in Florida’s oldest city for exploring the cobblestone streets, museums, attractions, landmarks, and sandy beaches. Our charming Inn maintains a casual yet straightforward

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Historic St. Augustine

Top Attractions in Historic St. Augustine

Known as the “First City,” there’s so much to explore in historic St. Augustine. Centuries of stories, people, and events combine in this ancient town and manifest into interesting tours, museums, and attractions. The downtown area is home to most of St. Augustine’s best dining, shopping, and activities. Many of the buildings date back to

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Old Churches

Our Favorite Old Churches in St. Augustine

Of course, a city as ancient as St. Augustine is bound to have stunning architecture and historical attractions, but one of our favorite elements of the past here are the beautiful old churches. Each of these impressive structures has a story that dates back to the founding of this area, and when you step foot

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Breweries in St. Augustine

5 Reasons to Choose Our St. Augustine Bed and Breakfast

Fall is the perfect time of year to plan a weekend trip or a more leisurely vacation to Florida before the busyness of the holiday season sets in. Thankfully, our St. Augustine Bed and Breakfast is the ideal location to getaway from it all. Our intimate Inn is located minutes from all of the best

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events at the St. Augustine amphitheater

Upcoming Events at the St. Augustine Amphitheater

The St. Augustine Amphitheater hosts world-class performances with well-known artists like Bob Dylan, John Legend, ZZ Top, and Modest Mouse to name a few. This is St. Johns county’s premier concert and event menu and you should be sure to catch an upcoming event at this special place on your next visit to St. Augustine.

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romantic things to do in St. Augustine

The Most Romantic Things to do in St. Augustine

Finding romantic things to do in St. Augustine is not difficult.  After all, with its history and old-world ambiance, it’s already a place dripping with romance. The unique historic part of this town sets it apart from other destinations around the country. The brick-lined streets, centuries-old buildings, and hidden courtyards make up an atmosphere full

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Ghost tours in St. Augustine

Ghost Tours in St. Augustine

The ghost tours in St. Augustine are some of the best tours in the country and a big reason is that this historic town has over 450 years of accumulated experiences and stories to tell! These guided walking (and some riding) paranormal tours take you to the most haunted buildings and sites in St. Augustine.

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Visit the st. Augustine lighthouse

Visit the St. Augustine Lighthouse

The St. Augustine Lighthouse is a must-see on a visit to the nation’s oldest city! This private non-profit serves as an educational maritime museum today and played an important role in the history of St. Augustine. A part of the nation’s oldest port, the St. Augustine Lighthouse has played a part in many eras of

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Fort Matanzas St. Augustine

Visit Fort Matanzas Near St. Augustine

Historic Fort Matanzas is an amazing National Monument located 15 miles south of St. Augustine. This remnant of Florida’s past was first built in 1742 to defend the city against British attack. The fort itself is accessible only by ferry both of which are free of admission. This is a great escape for a day

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Experience Nights of Lights

Stay two consecutive weeknights (Sunday-Thursday) between Nov 18, 2023 through Jan. 27, 2024 and receive a free Evening Nights of Lights Trolley Tour, including a pair of complimentary magical viewing glasses per guest.

Historic St. Augustine

Give The Gift of Casa de Sueños This Christmas

Give your loved one a very special gift of a stay at Casa de Sueños.  We offer gift certificates in many amounts.