The saint Augustine light house it's a must visit when visiting here . It's great for the holidays since it's full of decorations and the weather it's perfect , not too hot to actually enjoy all the grounds and walk around while just buy a something to drink from the small little shops springs the park . read more

Lighthouse Park - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Beautiful place to explore, it does have 219 steps to the top but the views are well worth it. It gets very crowded. Do not waste your money on the ghost tour though. The other people that are also on the tour, most likely won't understand the fact that they have to stay quiet in order to hear things, etc. Our group laughed, yelled, carried on, ran up the lighthouse instead of going quietly searching. It was complete negative experience for us. They also allow the other group before yours to stay til the end during your time and they were also making noise. I wouldn't suggest it at all, except to view the lighthouse with a little less people, view the city at night and to be cooler than during the heat of the sun. read more

Lighthouse Park - Lighthouse at night - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

The Lighthouse Park is an amazing place. The highlight,of course, is the lighthouse itself. The tours are busy all the time. Be sure to buy your tickets ahrad of time. The park grounds are amazing also. Dogs are welcome if on a leash and under supervision of the owner, but they are not allowed in any of the buildings. There are many varieties of trees and shrubs. We were there at night and it seemed a little spooky to me. Afterwards, I learned that the Ghost Tours are held there at night. We only went for the Lighthouse tour. I think that on the next trip we will do a Ghost Tour, if we are brave enough. read more

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We enjoyed this activity. For your entry fee, you get to climb the lighthouse stairs, get a 360 degree view of the area, learn about making boats, the life of a lighthouse keeper, and discover how ships are salvaged. There were lots of learning opportunities with easy to read signs and lots of photos. I especially liked walking through the light keeper's house and imagine what it was like to live there at that time. The lighthouse is painted every two years and it's in pristine condition. Nice stop. read more

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You really can't miss this place, go and climb the 129 steps to the top. It's windy up there but the outlook is beautiful .. I don't know if they still do this but I got a certificate saying I climbed those steps. There are places to rest on way up if it's hard to do all steps at once, but do it and be amazed! read more

The centerpiece of Lighthouse Park is of course the St. Augustine Lighthouse. Built-in 1874 and remodeled in 1980 it not only stands as a monument to the past but to the present as well since it remains in working condition. The park is really in great condition with interesting trees and grounds. It's also considered to be haunted. Matter of fact, guided Ghost Tours take place at night: https://www.staugustinelighthouse.org/visit/expand-your-visit/ And I can tell you it can get spooky. There are so many legends and stories surrounding St. Augustine Lighthouse, that it's difficult to differentiate between what is fact and what is a fable. You just have to go there to discover what is believable, and what isn't. read more

Lighthouse Park - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

We love the the Augustine Lighthouse park. The staff is friendly and willing to answer questions and talk about the history of the lighthouse. Each staff member we spoke to was very knowledgeable. We will visit again next time we are in town. Be sure to take their night tour, on Tuesdays I believe. read more

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Oh goodness gracious, this is a sight you definitely would love to see. Where do I start? With the beautiful view or with the exploring of the light house? You can go inside the lighthouse and climb those stairs! I love this experience. read more

unique attraction, the view and history are a must do. Definitely worth the climb. If you have more time, the buildings and items to do can take up a leisurely couple of hours read more

You can't bring younger kids on the life house like toddlers and babies which is really a downgrade because I went with my baby by my self and that's all we came for was the lighthouse and I couldn't go up because of him read more

A little delayed on the review.... But if you are visiting St. Augustine the light house is a must do! They offer several types of tours from daytime educational type tours to nighttime ghost tours with ghost hunting...Of course I had to do the night tour... Plan on spending a few hours to get your money's worth. As a Floridian it is cold out at night right now. But totally worth it. And you will enjoy the crisp air when climbing to the top. The ghost tour is guided for part of the tour and talks about "spirits" and tells of the lighthouse. The remainder of the tour allows you to explore the grounds on your own and climb the lighthouse. The light house climb is not easy! There is only one way up and down. STAIRS. And there is a lot of them. If you are planning on going to the top, make sure you are prepared. I am not sure if this light house is a state or national park. All the tour guides seemed to be local college aged people. But they provided a lot of information. Due to the tour being at night, they had a lot of safety pointers were good at enforcing them. The night tour is awesome, but I would recommend doing a day tour if you are looking for amazing views. Not much to see from the top at night. They also have a few gift shops, food areas, and a walking garden. The garden was opened at night but we really could not see enough to try it. They have plenty of parking...it is a dirt/gravel parking lot. Uber is not a big thing in the area and Taxi's stop around 11pm we were told. The best thing to do is drive. read more

Almost didn't visit on our way out of town. Visited for the lights in St. Augustine and decided to check out the light house before leaving town. This was my favorite spot! It was beautiful, especially with all the Christmas decorations. We both appreciated all the history it had to offer as well. read more

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What a great attraction to visit! The staff was friendly and knowledgeable and always took their time in explaining the history of the light house. We went today on Memorial Day and it was open so just double check their website for hours of operation, they are under construction. Plenty to see, plenty to learn. A good spot to spend 2-3 hours tops. Will go back! Thanks! read more

A must stop when visiting St. Augustine. Great picture taking. Parking is tight but the lighthouse setting is worth it.

Prettiest lighthouse I've ever seen. Closest parking is amongst trees, so a bit of a squeeze with my big truck. Nice gift shop

Twisted trees and lighthouses Lighthouse Park also goes by the name of the J. Edward Cox Recreational Facility but that is just a recent change and everyone still calls this cool place Lighthouse Park. The reason for the name is pretty obvious. It stands in the shadow of the huge St Augustine Lighthouse. It looms off to the west and literally blocks out the setting sun at times. The park has a cool fishing pier, boat ramp, bathrooms, nice playground, great views of the water and plenty of parking. But what really makes this park cool are the trees. Lots of scrub oak that are twisted into all kinds of strange and spooky forms and shapes. Obviously the wind comes a whipping off the water at times and the trees are encouraged to grew in whatever direction the wind takes them. Any park on the water is usually a very nice place. But one that stands next to a huge lighthouse and has lots of very weird trees is very special. read more

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Built in 1874, the St. Augustine Light is an active lighthouse in St. Augustine, Florida. It underwent a major restoration in 1980, thanks to the Junior Service League of St. Augustine and the Coast Guard. Thanks to a local preservationist, in 1981 the lighthouse was placed on the National Register of Historic Places, and a Museum was added to preserve local maritime history and keep alive the story of the oldest port in the nation. They employ over 30 individuals and host over 190,000 people in a year. The antique lens of the lighthouse was functional until it was damaged by rifle fire in 1986, and 19 of the prisms were broken. A breakthrough was made when the lens was restored, rather than removed and replaced. This was the first restoration of its kind. The retired guardsmen responsible for the restoration continue to work with Museum staff and care for the lens. Volunteers clean and inspect the lens and works every week. The light keeps burning as a private aid to navigation. Today, the St. Augustine Light Station consists of the 165-foot (50 m) 1874 tower, the 1876 Keepers' House, two summer kitchens added in 1886, a 1941 U.S. Coast Guard barracks and a 1936 garage. The site is also a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration weather station. It is believed that the lighthouse and surrounding buildings are haunted by two little girls. They are believed to be the daughters of Hezekiah Pittee (Superintendent of Lighthouse Construction, during the 1870s) who drowned during the building of the tower. There is also a male figure, possibly be Civil War hero and former lighthouse keeper William A. Harn. TAPS filmed on site and found much evidence of hauntings, even on a second visit to the lighthouse. If you are interested in paranormal activity ,the lighthouse offers "Dark of the Moon" tours. These tours take you to the top of the lighthouse at night, and talk about those who have died on the site. EMF detectors can be brought, but don't be surprised if they start going crazy. To see ghostly pictures taken on the site, go to this site: http://www.staugustinelighthouse.org/events/darkofmoon.html. It's quite interesting! read more

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It was beautiful day when we went. As we approached the top, it was windy. Got our steps in and saw some fantastic views. Toured the area and took in all the displays. Am glad I was not one of the ones that had to carry the oil cans to the top. read more

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Lighthouse is currently under restoration, and you can't go into it. The owners house upstairs is closed. So for right now it was a waste of time and money, and I wouldn't recommend it. They were nice enough to give us a little bit off the regular price. read more

Nice park that's well kept and maintained. There is a behind the scenes tour where you see boat building and wreck conservation. And then of course there is the view from the top of the lighthouse! read more

Pretty fun. Climbing up the stairs in the lighthouse takes a bit of effort but view is great. Several buildings to go thru to. Well worth doing. You'll learn a lot about lighthouse life.. read more

Beautiful grounds, friendly staff, and excellent views! We got our steps in and we had a blast.

The tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, and the view from the lighthouse is amazing. Everyone was very friendly, and the free parking was an added plus. read more