St. Augustine is in northeastern Florida's "First Coast" area, and it offers opportunities for surfing and sailing activities in the Atlantic Ocean. Also referred to as the "Old City," St. Augustine was founded in 1560 by Spanish explorers, and it is home to Fort Matanzas, an 18th-century battlement. The oceanfront hotels are less than 20 minutes from this historic site, and hiking trails in Anastasia State Park.
The Ocean View Lodge is at the southern tip of St. Augustine's Villano Beach, and it is within walking distance of the beach's public fishing pier and picnic pavilion. The pavilion also has barbecue grills and shower facilities. The hotel amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, complimentary access to Wi-Fi Internet throughout the hotel, continental breakfast and free local calls. The guest rooms have microwaves, mini-fridges, coffeemakers and cable televisions. Some of the rooms have living rooms and whirlpool tubs.
Ocean View Lodge Villano Beach Hotel
2701 Anahma Dr.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
904-819-5555
oceanviewlodgestaugustine.com
Situated in southern Villano Beach, the oceanfront Hampton Inn is only a five-minute drive from the historic attractions in Downtown St. Augustine, including the 19th century Memorial Presbyterian Church. Hotel amenities include a laundromat, exercise room, outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool tub, concierge desk and complimentary continental breakfast. Access to Wi-Fi Internet is available throughout the hotel. Each guest room has a cable television, microwave and refrigerator, while some of the rooms have private balconies or patios.
Hampton Inn and Suites Oceanside Resort
95 Vilano Road
St. Augustine, FL 32084
904-827-9797
hamptoninnandsuitesstaugustine.com
The Ocean Sands Beach Inn in central Villano Beach offers amenities such as an outdoor swimming pool, complimentary continental breakfast, business center with fax services, free local calls and access to Wi-Fi Internet in the guest rooms. The guest rooms have cable televisions, private balconies, microwaves and refrigerators. Rollaway beds are available upon request. The hotel is less than 20 minutes from historic attractions such as Fort Matanzas and the King's Bakery, an 18th century British stone structure. Both sites are available to the public.
Ocean Sands Beach Inn
3465 A1A Highway N.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
800-609-0888
oceansandsinn.com
The Regency Inn is only five minutes from Anastasia State Park, an oceanfront recreation area with hiking and cycling trails. The hotel is also within 3 miles of the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum. The hotel's amenities include an indoor swimming pool, complimentary continental breakfast, meeting room, laundromat and free local calls. Each of the 65 guest rooms has a work desk, full-sized beds, cable television and private bathroom. Access to Wi-Fi Internet is available in the guest rooms.
Regency Inn
331 A1A Beach Blvd.
St. Augustine, FL 32080
877-747-8713
magnusonhotels.com
