St Augustine Florida Hotels The America's Best Value Ocean Inn is one of the most conveniently located St Augustine, Florida hotels, with beach access just a short walking distance from your hotel room. Hop on a trolley (pick up location is just outside the lobby) and take a ride to the historic downtown St Augustine. Did you know that St. Augustine is the nation's oldest city? Founded in 1565, this city has a wealth of history, art and culture. Whether you are looking for sightseeing activities, family friendly attractions, or romantic getaways, you can find them all within a short distance of our St Augustine, Florida hotel location. St. Augustine Art GalleriesThe first Friday of each month is the First Fridays Art Walk, with more than 20 art galleries open from 5 to 9pm serving special refreshments and a variety of art to view or buy. This is a free event with free parking at the San Sebastian Winery on King Street or a free trolley ride. There are five main art districts in St Augustine - All of which are thriving and offer art enthusiasts a plethora of artwork to view. Click here to see a map of the First Fridays Artwalk. Historic SightseeingSt. Augustine, Florida was founded by Spain in 1565 and built forts to defend against enemies looking to take the Spanish treasure fleets returning from Peru and Mexico. Between 1672 and 1695, the Castillo de San Marcos Fort was built as a way to defend the city and Spanish fleets. To visit this historical site, call 904-829-6506 or visit the official website.Romantic GetawaysWhether you are looking for a romantic honeymoon or just a weekend getaway, there is nothing more romantic then the city of St. Augustine, Florida. Rent a horse drawn carriage to take a ride through the historic district, take a walk along Anastasia Island's beaches at the state park, or indulge in the area's many different spas. If you are traveling between November and January be sure to see the Night of Lights, more than a million white lights lining the streets - a truly romantic memory for you and your loved one. Stay at the St Augustine Ocean Inn and see why this is the best value of all St Augustine Florida hotels.
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