St Augustine Castillo de San Marcos

When staying at the St Augustine Beachfront Resort guest are only minutes away from top St Augustine attractions. One main attraction is the historical fort in downtown St Augustine that draws tourist from all over.

Administered by the National Park Service, the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument represents the oldest remaining European fortification in the continental United States. The masonry fort and its surrounding land comprise 25 acres in historic downtown St. Augustine, Florida, the oldest continually occupied European settlement in North America.

The Castillo is located within easy walking distance of Old St. Augustine. Today St. Augustine retains the flavor of a 16th century Spanish Colonial walled town. Visitors will find a variety of attractions, restaurants, shops and accommodations throughout the area.

Park Information:

Address (Headquarters):

Castillo de San Marcos NM
1 South Castillo Drive
St. Augustine, FL 32084

Telephone:

(904) 829-6506 ext. 234 (rangers)
(904) 829-6506 ext. 227 (Headquarters)
(904) 829-6506 ext. 246 (Special Use Permits)

Operating Hours:

The Castillo de San Marcos is open to the public from 8:45 AM to 4:45 PM every day of the year except December 25. The grounds are closed from midnight to 5:30 am.

Fees:

Admission price for adults is $5.00; children age 6-16 $2.00, and under age 6 Free. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Senior U.S. citizens who have a National Park Service Golden Age Pass, holders of the Golden Access, Golden Eagle, and National Park Pass are admitted free, as are members of their immediate family as defined on the card's reverse side. National Park Passes, Golden Eagle, Golden Access, and Golden Age Passes are sold at the fee booth.

Lodging:

Lodging is available nearby in downtown St. Augustine at the St. Augustine Beach Front Resort. Be sure to eat at our onsite restaurant and lounge, Papagallos Bistro. Book your next stay at the St. Augustine Beach Front Resort.

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