Fountain of Youth Ticket Office

We had a nice time. The workers inside explained things to us and the kids listened and learned. The grounds were nice well kept and we fed the peacocks. This was good but enjoyed other activities more for the money in St Augustine.

This was on our list when we visited St.Augustine. Who doesn't want to visit the iconic fountain if youth? We had a few hours of unexpected down time one afternoon so we stopped in. So much history to be absorbed. Beautiful peacocks everywhere and even a pier near the great cross. Weather your looking to kill time or you want to know all is the history it's a great stop either way. You can spend a few free hours or an entire day here. With live cannon demos, blacksmith demonstration, a Cinema showing not to mention dining on site and it's one of the trolley stops. Fun for the whole family or just a nice afternoon for a couple this is perfect for anyone.

I had a great time. The fountain youth was a surprise, I'm not going to ruin it. The peacocks were beautiful, running all over the place and very friendly. It is definitely very family friendly.

Entry was hassle free, plenty of parking was available ( I was lucky and found a shaded spot) no waiting in line for tickets ( $26 p.p.) where you begin your entry, maybe 18 people were visiting at the same time ( with their pets) the first entry you are greeted with the local Peacock 🦚 then the second 🎟️ ticket podium gives you a map of the park with times of each attraction. First stop "The fountain of Youth", gives a brief introduction to the indigenous people and Ponce de Leons discovery and travels. They provide paper cups, I honestly bathed in it lol and drank the heavily sulfur smelling and tasting water. You can follow the trail and catch the world 🌎 show every 15 mins then walk the paths of plants, animals, huts, paintings and other learning experiences. They even have canon blasts that the whole family will enjoy. Towards the final steps of the tour you walk through their souvenir shop ( they sell the water from the fountain in a variety of sized bottles.) There are maps, canes, shells, indigenous pictures, tools, plastic/wooden swords etc.. Then you exit to a walkway of Peacock 🦚 access, peanuts for a quarter to feed them. Watch out there are pigeons and they are not afraid of humans and will all jump on you all at once. The park strongly recommends that you feed the peacock's ONLY but the pigeons are very determined to snatch the nuts right from your hand as the dispenser spits out a handful of nuts. When you are finished with a scene from Alfred Hitchcock they have ice cream and fast food parlor for you to enjoy a cooling snack, hydration and the beauty of the area. Make sure you wear comfy shoes, bug spray, sun block and plenty of water. Due to rain it can get very swampy along certain areas of the park. I recommend bringing some binoculars they have a lake for wildlife reserve and you will be able to catch some rare birds, fish and other animals. During the weekdays it is not as crowded on a holiday weekend. Enjoy oh yes it is Wheelchair accessible but I would call ahead to reserve their sand wheelchairs.

The property it self is definitely worth it, it’s also pet friendly which is great. Don’t go for the fountain it self, go for the experience, and the nature. Loved the Blacksmith show! Def my favorite part. I will say don’t drink the water, even if they tell you it’s okay. Maybe wash your hands with it but don’t drink it, unfortunately I got a bit sick when I drank it, and a couple of hours later I got pretty sick again. Drink at your own risk. I would go back again tho! The staff is super friendly, the peacocks are amazing!

I'm sure you'll read there isn't much here to see which is kinda true. But we thought it was a neat place to visit just to say you did. The best part for me was the street in front of the entrance. These big oak tress covered in Spanish Moss made almost a tunnel it's beautiful infact our trolley guide said it was on National Geographic top 10 streets in America... so back to fountain just so you know everyone's right it's not very good tasting but hey if that's what it takes I'm in LOL

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 Stars A Magical Step Back in Time! Visiting the Fountain of Youth was like walking through a living history book! The grounds are stunning, peaceful, and full of fascinating exhibits that bring St. Augustine’s rich past to life. From sipping the legendary spring water to watching live cannon firings and exploring the beautiful waterfront views, every moment felt immersive and thoughtfully curated. The staff were incredibly knowledgeable and welcoming, happy to answer questions and share stories about Ponce de León and early Spanish settlers. The recreated Native Timucua village was especially moving—it added depth, respect, and cultural perspective to the whole experience. Whether you’re a history lover, a family with kids, or just someone curious about Florida’s origins, the Fountain of Youth is an unforgettable stop. Don’t skip the planetarium show and the peacocks—they’re magical touches that make this more than just a historical site. Highly recommend!

The history of this place is amazing. I love it. I even got to bottle my own Fountain of Youth water. You can go in and get a cup of it to drink as well. The property is beautiful with lots of peacocks. You can buy food from machines to feed them too!! There are alot of cool demonstrations to watch also. A definite must if you are visiting St. Augustine!!