Hilton Saint Augustine Historic Bayfront offers views of Matanzas Bay and Saint Augustine's historic district. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or relax in the hot tub. Castillo de San Marcos is a 6 minutes' walk from the property. All rooms in the hotel feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Rooms also include a private bathroom. Some rooms at the hotel offer a balcony with views of St. Augustine. Guests will enjoy the convenience of small refrigerator. Guests can take advantage of the hotel's fitness centre and business centre. Helpful concierge services are also available so visitors can experience the best of Saint Augustine. Aviles Restaurant and Lounge at the Saint Augustine Bayfront Hilton serves international cuisine with Spanish influences for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can dine outdoors and appreciate the views of the city and beautiful Matanzas Bay. The Oldest Wooden School House is a 6 minutes' walk away. St. Augustine Beach is 8 km from the property.

Visit a bit of the old world at St. Augustine's historic St. George Street and Spanish Quarter Village. The entirety of St. George Street is a quaint pedestrian strip and it's closed to all motorized traffic. Most of the buildings are reproductions of homes and shops that visitors would have seen in St. Augustine centuries ago. Inside some of those buildings, shops and restaurants are available and a myriad of street performers provide the entertainment—you can meet with and talk to colonists and soldiers as they go about their tasks, mimicking daily life during the mid-18th Century.

Join the swashbuckling pirate antics at this fantastic museum located in the heart of the old city. Renowned local businessman Pat Croce's established this theme spot in order to share his passion for everything related to these marauders. The museum's collection is quite comprehensive and it's considered to be one of the best of its kind. Exhibits include Captain Thomas Tew's Treasure Chest, authentic Jolly Rogers Flag as well as actual shipwreck treasures from around the world. Apart from these, the museum has a myriad of intriguing exhibits and interactive displays. Tours are available and there's an eclectic gift shop present inside the museum.

The oldest extant Spanish fortification in the United States, this bulwark stands as a remnant of the European colonization of America. The Castillo de San Marcos dates back to 1672 and is a fine example of military architecture built in defense of the Spanish crown. The fort's masonry is called coquina and for more than 200 years of battle, this limestone withstood countless strikes among European powers. The dearth of traditional materials in Florida forced the Spanish to use this porous, yet resilient material, to the dismay of their enemies who found the fort impossible to conquer in battle. It was declared a national monument in 1924 and today, San Marcos remains a fascinating place. At the visitor's center one can join a ranger program, see a live re-enactment or just walk around and explore the fortress, whatever the choice, the fort definitely merits the trip.

St. George Street follows a historically old pathway that was once used by the Timucuan Indians before the first European colonists arrived. Over the last 400 years it was used by the Spanish, British and Americans as the main thoroughfare in which commerce commenced in the New World. Today, it is a pedestrian-only street that begins at the Castillo de San Marcos and meanders past Maria Sanchez Lake until it ends at South Street. Along the way, there are many sights, restaurants and the place where guests will find all of the city's kitschy, sometimes tacky souvenir shops.

This branch of the Ripley's franchise is unique because unlike other locations around the country, this one is housed in a former Spanish governor's mansion. The mansion itself is a gorgeous historical monument, with windows and architecture that only add to the allure of the bizarre. The main exhibit in the mansion is the 'Odditorium,' where guests will find plenty of curious curios and macabre artifacts. The other tour options here include the 'Red Train' tour, which ferries passengers around historical sites in town, or the 'Ghost Train' tour that follows a more paranormal track. All of the tickets can be purchased separately or in combination.

The beloved pirate in Western lore is a common theme in St Augustine, and this store caters to those who have a penchant for souvenir loot. It leans more toward the kitschy, with an abundance of plastic parrots and Halloween-grade eye-patches, but you can still find a few more high quality items here as well, such as reproductions of nautical maps and artwork. The little shack stands on historic St. George Street and on weekends the owners host 'Pirate Pub Crawls.'

Juan Ponce de Léon never did find the fabled "fountain of youth" which it was alleged he sought in 1513. In fact, some historians suspect that he actually sought Spanish loot. Nevertheless, the contingent of his compatriot, Pedro Menéndez de Avilés did land on this spot which has been converted into an archaeological park. Subsequent excavations have confirmed Avilés' expedition and even though he landed here, the park plays upon de Leon's name instead. Housing a cornucopia of colonial America circa 1565, this park is replete with ancient village replicas, canons and myriad archaeological figurines which lend insights into the life and times of the earliest Spanish settlers in America. The park has exhibits of both the Spanish arrival as well as those on indigenous peoples, most notably the Timucuan. The settlement as well as the replica burial grounds make the park a great place of learning and historical exploration, especially when the actors fire off the canons and archaic arquebuses.

The Inn at Camachee Harbor is a quaint spot away from the tourist hustle and bustle in downtown St. Augustine. It's location is perfect right on the harbor overlooking a marina always filled with sails. All of its 19 suites are comfortably furnished and decorated in nautical themes, apropos for the setting. The inn is also very pet-friendly, with a straightforward, simple policy and its equally perfect for large groups or family. For true beach access, just take the car over the Tolomato River and head to beautiful Vilano Beach.

When you come to Florida, stop by the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park to get a look at some of state's most deadly reptiles. This gator farm has been around for nearly a century and since then it has featured that quintessential Florida reptile. Be prepared to take out the phone camera to catch educational shows when you can care and feed them along with other reptiles throughout the day. One of the main highlights here is the zip-line, where visitors can zoom over the "Crocodile Crossing" with 50 different obstacles. Definitely an informative and fun way to spend an afternoon under the St. Augustine sky.

If you love chocolate, Whetstone's Chocolate Factory selling a wide range of fudges, smoothies, gelato, coffees, chocolate bars, chocolate bags and dessert toppings is the place to be. Here, you can watch firsthand preparation of all the chocolate products, thanks to the tour organized here throughout the week. The tour lasts about an hour and in addition to eating chocolates, you can even design your own personalized piece to take home.The shelves filled with chocolate eatables at Whetstone's Chocolate Factory is a sight capable of impressing any chocolate lover.

Located near the historic downtown St. Augustine, Anastasia State Park is a scenic recreation area that is one of Florida's oldest state parks. The park's most iconic feature is its stunning beachfront, which stretches for miles along the Atlantic Ocean. It offers visitors natural beauty, ancient sand dunes, an abundance of wildlife, as well as activities that include swimming, fishing, and hiking on self-guided nature trails. There are many picnic pavilions, restrooms, and vending machines here, making it the perfect destination for families and couples looking to spend a day outdoors.