St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum

Cool place to check out if you’re in the area. The lighthouse was the main attraction of course and it has signs to let you know how far up and how much further you have left as you climbed it. Once you get to the top the views and breeze are nice. The stairs are very narrow so you have to stop and wait or let people go by sometimes. But it’s not a bad hike at all! The rest of the sites are self guided and in old buildings but are maintained. Most have AC which is where you found the most people with it being so hot. There’s plenty of information and artifacts in each part you entered. Unless you’re stopping to read everything, the tour goes by pretty quickly. I highly suggest bringing water with you if you’re going during the summer months.

The St. Augustine Lighthouse is a pretty cool place to check out if you’re in the area. Admission is a little over $17 per adult, which is on the higher side, but it does give you access to the lighthouse, the museum, and the grounds. The lighthouse climb itself is 219 steps, but it’s really not too bad and the view at the top is beautiful, you get a great look at the coastal front and surrounding area. On a hot day, the museum is a big relief with air conditioning and has some interesting history and artifacts to browse through. The gift shop is also nice, with a big selection of souvenirs ranging from smaller keepsakes to more detailed items. Overall, it’s a neat experience if you want to see one of St. Augustine’s landmarks up close.

This is a very well maintained lighthouse and facilities. Allowing self guided tours to the top was a nice feature. Nature trails, restored light keepers house, Coast Guard barracks, and other buildings brings a lot of historical facts to life. The ship wreck and military displays were great too. One of the best lighthouse visits I've had. Spent over two hours here.

Visiting the St. Augustine Lighthouse was such a great experience! Yes, it’s a lot of steps to the top, but the view once you get there is absolutely breathtaking and so worth it. I loved that there are spots to pause after each flight of stairs, which makes the climb much easier. Each of those areas also has interesting facts and history to read along the way, so you’re learning as you catch your breath. Definitely a must-see when visiting St. Augustine

Incredible! So well kept and preserved. Interesting info when you enter the lighthouse and walk up to the top. The grounds are beautiful, staff is helpful and the lighthouse is beautiful as you can see from the pics! I have been to over 50 lighthouses around the world and this was top 5 for sure!

Wonderful place that is worth visiting if you are in Anastasia and Saint Augustine area. My kids and I had such a fun time climbing the stairs to reach the top of the Lighthouse, I was surprised how windy it can be! Just a great place to enjoy good time with the family and Learn a thing or two about how lighthouse used to work 150 years ago and how it works now. Highly recommended!

This place was a historic treat. A well maintained lighthouse and adjacent buildings that offer cool AC and lots of history. My favorite was the shipwreck conservation lab, where you can see various pieces being restored. The lighthouse isn't a difficult climb. For the sake of safety, don't pass people, wait at the landing and give right of way to people descending, as lighthouse wobbles can give people coming down a bit of vertigo. Views from the top are spectacular. Don't miss the Tin Pickle! Great cheap food that benefits a fantastic piece of history.

Lovely place to visit! Be prepared for the climb but once you get to the top, it is so worth it for the view. There was so many different buildings with a bunch of cool items and rich history. Would highly recommend making this one of your places to visit! The staff was also very welcoming and kind too!