Matanzas River

Walkway along the water in St. Augustine
Walkway along the water in St. Augustine
Fire the cannon!
Fort Matanzas National Monument was built in 1742 to defend Spanish St. Augustine from the British, nearly 300 years ago. Fort Matanzas has a very long & interesting history, closely connected with the founding of St. Augustine by Pedro Menendez de Aviles. In 1565, Menendez murdered over 250 French Protestants including the famed Jean Ribault, on the land where the Fort is today. Due to the history of the site, the Spanish named both the fort and the inlet "Matanzas," which means "slaughters" in English. That name carries on to this day. #InStone
The Raven by private boat tour. Taken by Porpoise Point.

Tours & day trips

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St Augustine Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-off City Tour

St Augustine Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-off City Tour

Activity duration is 1 day
9.2 out of 10 with 309 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$50 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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: Step back in time with pastime private historical tours

: Step back in time with pastime private historical tours

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 144 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$47 per adult
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Holiday & seasonal tours

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St.Augustine: Torture Museum, Ghost Hunt, & Tiny Art Tickets

St.Augustine: Torture Museum, Ghost Hunt, & Tiny Art Tickets

9.6 out of 10 with 23 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$31 per adult
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Water activities

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St. Augustine: St. Johns River Airboat Safari with a Guide

St. Augustine: St. Johns River Airboat Safari with a Guide

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 24 reviews
Price is S$66 per adult
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Attractions

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Old Town Trolley, Old Jail & the Oldest Store & History Museums

Old Town Trolley, Old Jail & the Oldest Store & History Museums

Activity duration is 1 day
9.2 out of 10 with 120 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$87 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Rocking chairs at a cabin

Princess Place Preserve

Explore the great outdoors at Princess Place Preserve, a lovely green space in Palm Coast. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Princess Place Preserve
Fort Matanzas National Monument

Fort Matanzas National Monument

Learn about St. Augustine’s fascinating Spanish history and enjoy a stroll through picturesque woods at this iconic monument.

Fort Matanzas National Monument
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Washington Oaks Gardens State Park

You can take time to visit Washington Oaks Gardens State Park during your travels to Palm Coast. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
Aerial view of Palm Coast, Florida. September 2022

Palm Coast Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Palm Coast Beach during your trip to Palm Coast? Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Palm Coast Beach
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Florida Agricultural Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Florida Agricultural Museum in Palm Coast. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Florida Agricultural Museum
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Bing's Landing

Explore the great outdoors at Bing's Landing, a lovely green space in Palm Coast. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Bing's Landing

Top Matanzas River Hotel Deals

Bliss By The Sea

Bliss By The Sea

2 out of 5
7605 A1A S St. Augustine FL
Bliss By The Sea
Guy Harvey Resort on St Augustine Beach

Guy Harvey Resort on St Augustine Beach

3 out of 5
860 A1A Beach Blvd St. Augustine FL
Guy Harvey Resort on St Augustine Beach
Beacher's Lodge Oceanfront Suites

Beacher's Lodge Oceanfront Suites

2.5 out of 5
A1A South, 6970 St. Augustine FL
Beacher's Lodge Oceanfront Suites
Walk to Beach: Getaway w/ Fire Pit in St Augustine

Walk to Beach: Getaway w/ Fire Pit in St Augustine

3 out of 5
St. Augustine FL
Walk to Beach: Getaway w/ Fire Pit in St Augustine
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