St. Augustine Lighthouse
a 165-foot 1874 black-and-white striped tower
St. Augustine Lighthouse is one of the places Roamward flags on the A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway because it gives the drive its texture: a 165-foot 1874 black-and-white striped tower. Use it as a planned pull-over instead of letting the route become a blur between towns.
How it fits the drive
The A1A Coastal Byway runs Ponte Vedra Beach → Flagler Beach, FL. Florida’s Atlantic coast past the oldest U.S. city.
Nearby route stops
- Castillo de San Marcos — a 17th-century Spanish coquina-stone fort over the bay (A1A Coastal Byway)
- Fort Matanzas — a Spanish watchtower fort reached by a free ferry (A1A Coastal Byway)
Conditions, access, parking, fees, weather, and seasonal closures can change quickly on scenic routes. Check the managing agency or local visitor information before committing to a side stop.
Build a trip around A1A Coastal Byway stops like this.
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