Make the most of your visit to St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights! Download the St. Augustine Nights of Lights App for maps, tips, and event details right at your fingertips. Avoid downtown congestion by using the Free Park & Ride Shuttle—it’s the easiest way to reach the festivities stress-free. Plan ahead, arrive early, and enjoy the holiday charm safely and smoothly!
Hit the road and make some vroom for outdoor fun on Florida’s Historic Coast.
This is the perfect time of year to enjoy the great outdoors. Especially on a bike.
So as long as you’re revved up for good times in Daytona during Bike Week 2026, from February 27-March 8, stop by and experience some outdoor fun along Florida’s Historic Coast.
Take a short ride north on Highway A1A along the Atlantic Coast to St. Augustine, the oldest city in the U.S. Stop along the way to enjoy some sand and surf along our 42 miles of pristine beaches, some of the best in Florida. Then, stretch your legs as you stroll the historic area, take in the Spanish architecture, dine outdoors at dozens of great restaurants, and enjoy live music.
Fun music and live entertainment are available at classic sites like The Original Café Eleven, The Colonial Oak Music Park, and Prohibition Kitchen. There are lots of restaurants with outdoor dining in St. Augustine. St. Augustine Fish Camp serves the freshest local-caught seafood with plenty of outdoor seating along the scenic San Sebastian River. O.C. White’s Seafood & Spirits across from the marina is a local favorite.
While in town, walk along the bayfront, from the Bridge of Lions to the grounds of the Castillo de San Marcos, the oldest masonry fort in the U.S., and a perfect spot for a selfie. Stop in for a cold brew on the balcony of Meehan’s Irish Pub and Seafood House, right across the street, then take a leisurely stroll along St. George Street, lined with shops, restaurants, and plenty of places to enjoy a coffee or an ice cream treat. You won’t want to miss either City Gate Spirits or the St. Augustine Distillery for a memorable introduction to locally crafted spirits. Enjoy a free tour and samples at the St. Augustine Distillery, or head to City Gate Spirits where you can indulge in a $5 tasting of their award-winning small batch moonshine, vodka, rum, and whisky, inspired by the flavors of Florida.
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Kick it up a notch and ride up along A1A north to Vilano Beach and Ponte Vedra Beach. Along the way, stop at the North Beach access and see the site where Ponce de Leon first laid eyes and claimed Florida for Spain. Enjoy dining at one of the great waterfront restaurants along A1A. The Reef offers amazing cuisine and equally breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean from its deck. Or, visit Aunt Kate's on the River for fresh fish and seafood on the water. Cap’s on the Water is also famous for their seafood dishes and sunset views over the Intracoastal Waterway. Further north, be sure to check out the Bourbon Library at Valley Smoke BBQ before indulging in the slow-smoked barbecue. Palm Valley Fish Camp welcomes you with some of the freshest local seafood in a relaxing outdoor environment.
From St. Augustine, take a ride west on King Street (SR 214) to the rural area of Florida’s Historic Coast. Once at the river, travel north along the William Bartram Scenic and Historic Highway or A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway, recently designated as an All-American Road. If you love nature and wide-open vistas, this ride along the St. Johns River will not disappoint as you wind your way through palm and palmetto barrens, oak hammocks, and swamps. Be sure to check out Beluthahatchee Park, where you might come upon local wildlife, including osprey, eagles, snowy egrets, ibis, and herons. This is Old Florida at its best.
Check out other fun events taking place on FHC this year, including: Flight to Freedom (February 26-28); Searle's Raid Historic Reenactment (March 6 & 7); First Friday Art Walk (March 6); and plenty of live music at The AMP, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, Colonial Oak Music Park and Cafe Eleven.
There’s so much to see and do on Florida’s Historic Coast, you’ll want to stay an extra day or two to take it all in. Fortunately, we’ve got plenty of places to stay and special deals to make the most of your time here.
