Aft er Dark
When the sun goes down, our nightlife heats up.
From live music and art walk to spine-tingling
ghost tours and full moon events at the St.
Augustine Lighthouse, Florida’s Historic Coast
has something for everyone after dark.
A night out at the Ice Plant
Top Spots for Nightlife
Live Music Wine on the Roof Nights that Shine
See your favorite performer in concert or
discover a new favorite band at the
St. Augustine Amphitheatre or Ponte Vedra
Concert Hall. Step off St. George Street into
the Colonial Oak Music Park and watch
performers as you sit under the lantern light.
Enjoy free evening concerts all summer long
at the St. Johns County Ocean Pier and the
Plaza in historic downtown St. Augustine. 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. 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.
Spooky Fun Local Talent
Sunset Sails
Glide along the bay for a spectacular
view of St. Augustine’s historic district
aboard the Schooner Freedom or Florida
Water Tour’s Osprey.
Haute Dining
In Ponte Vedra Beach, nightlife gets started
with fi ne dining at places such as 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.
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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 fi rst Friday
at St. Augustine’s famous art walk. Visit
more than 27 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.
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 such as South Beach Grill, Salt
Life Food Shack or Sunset Grille. Then take a
moonlight stroll on the sand.