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Top Spots for Nightlife

Discover After Dark

When the sun goes down , our nightlife heats up . From live music and art walk to spinetingling ghost tours and full moon events at the St . Augustine Lighthouse , Florida ’ s Historic Coast has something for everyone after dark .

Top Spots for Nightlife

Live Music
See your favorite performer in concert or discover a new favorite band at the St . Augustine Amphitheatre or Ponte Vedra Concert Hall . Enjoy free evening concerts all summer long at the St . Johns County Ocean Pier and the Plaza in historic downtown St . Augustine .
Sunset Party
Celebrate the sunset in Vilano Beach the first Saturday of the month and enjoy live music , great restaurants , vendors , breathtaking views and plenty of fellow sunset revelers .
Haute Dining
In Ponte Vedra Beach nightlife gets started with fine dining at places like Ruth ’ s Chris Steak House , Vernon ’ s , Seafoam Dining Room or at the Sawgrass Village , a modern entertainment , dining and shopping complex , that ’ s shaking things up .
Wine on the Roof
See the oldest city from the rooftop vantage point of the San Sebastian Winery Cellar Upstairs Wine & Jazz Bar . Enjoy the sunset along with year-round music Thursday through Sunday nights .
Spooky Fun
Combine history with a little mystery and a few frights along the way with one of St . Augustine ’ s many ghost tours . There are even a few that are family friendly for the little ones .
Art Strolls
Start the month off right on the first Friday at St . Augustine ’ s famous art walk . Visit more than 20 galleries during an evening stroll along with a wine tasting or two . There ’ s also Uptown Saturday night the last Saturday of the month in the historic San Marco area for eclectic shopping and hobnobbing with jewelry makers , boutique owners and restaurateurs .
Nights that Shine
Celebrate the holidays during Nights of Lights each November through January in St . Augustine . More than 3 million white lights sparkle throughout the historic district for a light show like no other .
Local Talent
From craft cocktail bars to jazz clubs to cigar bars , Florida ’ s Historic Coast has no shortage of locales to grab a drink and hear some tunes . Live music emanates from every tavern , bistro , bar and restaurant . Groove to the sounds of smooth jazz , Spanish guitar , classic rock , folk and pop performed by talented local musicians .
Evenings on the Beach
Dine outdoors to the sound of the waves rolling onto shore in St . Augustine Beach at local favorites like South Beach Grill , Salt Life Food Shack or Sunset Grille . Then take a moonlight stroll on the sand .
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