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St. Augustine
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St. Augustine

Florida, United States3.1👨‍👩‍👧 Family Friendly

Perfect for families who love wildlife, beaches, road trip.

America's oldest city — the Castillo fortress, the Alligator Farm, historic streets, and easy Atlantic beaches.

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Family score
3.1 /5
Fair
📅
Ideal stay
2–3 days
☀️
Best time
Winter and spring (Nov–Apr); summers hot, humid and stormy
$
Budget · family of 4
US$270 – 350 /day
👪
Best for
beacheswildlifezoos & aquariumsscenic beautyfamily resortsrelaxation
👍
Kid-friendly everywhere
Parks, beaches & attractions
🚗
Easy to get around
Car-friendly & public transit
✨
Diverse & exciting
Something for every family
🗓️
Vibrant all year round
Great in every season
Family fit

How well St. Augustine suits families

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Family PersonalityHow St. Augustine scores across family travel
3.1/5 · Fair
Beaches4.0
Road Trips4.0
Family Resorts4.0
Wildlife4.0
Food & Dining3.0
Nightlife3.0
Nature3.0
Shopping2.0
Theme Parks1.0
Snow & Skiing1.0
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Rated by Hobihop families
Across 18 activity categories

Why families love it

What makes this a standout family trip.

✓Families who love beaches
✓wildlife
✓zoos & aquariums
✓scenic beauty
✓family resorts and relaxation.
Toddlers
Toddlers
0 – 4
Very Good
Kids
Kids
5 – 12
Very Good
Teenagers
Teenagers
13 – 17
Very Good
Young Adults
Young Adults
18 – 25
Good
💡 Tip for families

Toddlers, kids and teenagers will love St. Augustine’s mix of family attractions, dining and days out.

Editor’s picks

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St. Augustine Aquarium
Zoo and Aquarium

St. Augustine Aquarium

Nearby destinations

More family destinations within 500 km.

01Palm CoastFlorida≈ 36 km02JacksonvilleFlorida≈ 59 km03Daytona BeachFlorida≈ 81 km04GainesvilleFlorida≈ 101 kmSee all nearby →
Good to know

Before you go

✦ Did you know?

Augustine blends the nation's oldest-city history (the Castillo de San Marcos, the historic district, the Lighthouse) with the St.

👍 Best for

✓ Families who love beaches
✓ wildlife
✓ zoos & aquariums
✓ scenic beauty
✓ family resorts and relaxation.

⚑ Not ideal for

✕ theme parks
✕ snow & skiing
✕ hiking or shopping.

🛡️ Family safety

Strong sun and afternoon summer storms; watch beach flags and rip currents; hurricane season Jun–Nov.

☀️ Best time to visit

Winter and spring (Nov–Apr); summers hot, humid and stormy

🎉 Seasonal events

beach season (summer); zoo/aquarium visits year-round; hiking & scenic drives (spring–autumn); holiday-season events (Nov–Dec).

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