History and the Beach

St. Augustine, Florida is an historical city, the oldest continually occupied (by Europeans) city in the New World, established by the Spanish in 1565 as a post to protect their trade routes against the British.  Castillo de San Marcos is now a national monument.

Another fort, Fort Matanzas, was built on the other side of the inlet in 1740 to repel advances by the British.  It is now also a National Monument.  Accessible only by a boat ride provided by the Park Service, it is well worth the time and effort to visit it.

St. Augustine is full of old buildings and streets.

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine is a lovely place to visit.

The bell tower can be seen from all around the city.

 

So many intriguing doors, gardens and gates!

St. Augustine has a light house!

Are you bored yet?  There's MORE!

St. Augustine is a popular tourist destination because it is on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.  That means BEACHES!

If you love history and the beach, St. Augustine, Florida is the place for you!