The Casa Monica Hotel offers instant access to St. Augustine, a city with over 400 years of history. You are just a stroll from shopping, dining, and art galleries. See the sights via horse-drawn carriage, visit the famed Fountain of Youth, or take a cruise on shimmering Matanzas Bay. From wine tastings to historic tours, your options are as legendary as St. Augustine itself!

Steps from Historic District Attractions 
    Popular restaurants 
    Art galleries 
    Antique shops

Old St. Augustine Village
Featuring restored homes and gardens in the historic district, the village’s authentically costumed guides tell the story of St. Augustine dating back to the 16th century.

Lightner Museum
The Casa Monica Hotel is adjacent to this museum which features relics from America’s Gilded Age, including cut glass, Victorian art glass, costumes and furnishings.

Shopping
Visit the Casa Monica Hotel shops which include Accents on Gifts, Galaxie Boutique, Patchington's, James Coleman Signature Art Gallery and Cathedral Place Gallery, Inc. Just outside our front door, discover the city’s eclectic choices. Just a block away, St. George Street is known for its charming stores, from quaint boutiques and chocolate shops to fine art and gifts. In addition, the St. Augustine Premium Outlets and Prime Outlets of St. Augustine are located just 15 minutes away, and provide some of the best upscale outlet shopping in the Southeast.

The Fountain of Youth
On April 3, 1513, Ponce de Leon discovered the fabled Fountain of Youth. Visit an archeological park containing foundations and artifacts of the first St. Augustine mission and colony, and sample the famous spring waters.

Castillo de san Marcos National Monument
Constructed from 1672-1695, this impressive fortress defended the city until the mid-1700s and was used as a prison by the British and Americans.

St. Augustine Ampitheatre
Built to commemmorate St. Augustine's 400th anniversary in 1965, the Ampitheatre is a state-of-the-art performing arts venue presenting concerts and shows as well as an elaborate arboretum of walking trails. 

Bridge of Lions
This 1920’s Mediterranean-style bascule bridge which spans Matanzas Bay is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as well as the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s 11 most endangered historic structures.

Carriage & Trolley Tours
Carriage Tours will pick you up at the hotel, and the Trolley Tour stop is just across the street.

World Golf Hall of Fame & IMAX Theater

St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum

San Sebastian Winery

Schooner Freedom
Freedom is an authentic replica of a 19th century blockade runner. She is a 72', double masted, gaff-rigged, topsail schooner.

Black Raven Pirate Ship
You can re-live an exciting history trip with this on-board incredibly entertaining, educational and enriching pirate performance.