Like all of the historic sites in St. Augustine, the story of the Castillo de San Marcos is one of layers and layers of actual history mixed with a good dose of local lore. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the top questions we receive about the fort, Saint Augustine’s most famous landmark, officially named the …
A Mariner’s View of the St. Augustine Lighthouse
When we depart on our daytime tours and evening tours, you can look directly to your right for a clear view of what was a life-saver to mariners of years past: the St. Augustine Lighthouse. For mariners in history, the lighthouse was a lifeline to both safely enter the port and verify their maritime location. Lighting the Way to the …