St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
St. Augustine Light
A black-and-white spiral-striped lighthouse built in 1874. Climb 219 steps for views over the Old Town, the bay, and the Atlantic coast.
The lighthouse stands on Anastasia Island, about 50 meters tall, and its top balcony offers 360-degree views of the fort, the Old Town, and the beaches. The lighthouse keeper's cottage on the grounds has been turned into a maritime museum displaying archaeological finds from 18th-century shipwrecks discovered in nearby waters. At night there are “Lighthouse Ghost” themed tours. Admission is about US$20. Children must be at least about 112 cm (44 inches) tall to climb the tower. The lighthouse is about 3 km from the Old Town.
Opening hours
09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
- Bridge of Lions
- González–Alvarez House
- Ximenez-Fatio House Museum
- Plaza de la Constitución
- Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine
- Casa Monica Hotel
- Castillo de San Marcos