Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun 9:00–17:00

From 56 published days, 2026-10-20 to 2026-12-14; community-mapped.

About

This park's official page lists: Wheelchair-accessible facilities.

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Restrooms, Visitor center.

At the park

• Wildlife & bird watching scenic feature

Places to eat

• A1A Ale Works Restaurant & Taproom
• Al's Pizza pizza
• Ann O'Malley's
• Athena Restaurant greek
• Auggie's Draft Room
• Aviles Restaurant & Lounge
• Barefoot Bill's Island Grill
• Barley Republic Public House irish
• Ben & Jerry's ice_cream
• Bin 39
• Borrillo's Pizzeria and Beer & Wine Garden pizza
• Bound for Glory & Saint Johns Café
• Brunch Restaurant
• Burger Buckets
• Burrito Works Taco Shop mexican
• CJ's Sweet Indulgence
• Cafe Alcazar
• Café del Hidalgo
• Candlelight South Restaurant
• Carmelo's Pizzeria pizza
• Casa Maya seafood
• Casa Reina
• Casa de Vino 57
• Castillo Craft Bar + Kitchen american
• Castillo Ice Cream
• Catch 27 seafood
• Cellar 6
• Centro Restaurant & Piano Bar
• Chiku Cafe & Bar
• ChocoLattes
• City Bistro Tea House & Coffee Company
• City Perks Coffee Co.
• Cobalt Lounge
• Collage international
• Columbia Restaurant spanish
• Corazon Cinema and Cafe
• Costa Brava mediterranean
• Cousteau's Waffle and Milkshake Bar
• Crucial Coffee Cafe
• De Leon Latin Cocina latin_american
• Denny's american
• Dog Rose Brewing Company
• Dolce Cafe
• Dos Gatos
• Dream Boat Coffee
• Flavors Eatery
• Gas Full Service Restaurant
• Gaufres and Goods greek
• Gelatto Time
• Georgie's Diner
• Grilled Cheese Gallery
• Harbor View Café
• Harry's Seafood, Bar & Grille seafood
• Isabela's Bar Cuba
• Juniper Market
• Kookaburra
• La Herencia Café
• Le Macaron
• Maple Street Biscuit Company breakfast
• Mayday handcrafted ice creams
• and 60 more

Before you go

Disability access

This park's official page states it has wheelchair-accessible facilities. Specific routes, transfer access and equipment vary — confirm with the park for your needs.

Limits

Service animals are not required to wear identification vests or other insignia

Getting there

On State Route A1A overlooking Matanzas Bay in the heart of the historic district of Saint Augustine, the Castillo is approximately a five mile drive from Interstate 95.

Weather & when to go

St. Augustine has a semi-tropical climate with over 300 days of sunshine each year. Summers (May-September) are hot, bright, and humid with afternoon thunderstorms common. Temperatures range from the lower 70s to the mid 90s F. Spring (March-mid-May) and Autumn (October-late November) can be pleasant with temperatures ranging from the upper 50s into the 80s F. The Winter months (December-March) are usually dry. Temperatures can be cool ranging from the upper 30s through the 60sF.

Park alert: Fee Stations Credit Card Only

Fee Stations are only accepting credit cards for the purchase of entry tickets and passes.

⚠ Park closure: Construction for Seawall Project

Starting July 27, 2026, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument will begin construction to replace, raise and rehabilitate the park’s failing seawalls. The historic fort will remain accessible throughout the project. Some areas outside of the fort will be closed for safety.

Visitor center

Castillo Artillery Tour

Visitor center

Castillo Rules & Regulations

Visitor center

Courtyard

Visitor center

Courtyard

Visitor center

Fee Booth

Visitor center

Fee Booth

Visitor center

Fee Booth

Visitor center

Flag Room

Visitor center

Museum Store

Visitor center

Park Videos

Visitor center

Restroom Area

Visitor center

Restroom Area

Facilities on the park map

1 bench, 1 changing table, 1 defibrillator, 1 first aid kit, 5 restroom, 13 visitor information, 1 water fountain.

Where to stay

• Saint George Inn Saint George Inn, Tolomato Lane, Saint Augustine, FL 32084, United States of America
• Agustin Inn Agustin Inn, Toques Place, Saint Augustine, FL 32084, United States of America
• Castle Garden Castle Garden, Shenandoah Street, Saint Augustine, FL 32084, United States of America
• Best Western Bayfront Best Western Bayfront, 16 Hypolita Street, Saint Augustine, FL 32084, United States of America
• Southern Wind Inn Southern Wind Inn, Cordova Street, Saint Augustine, FL 32084, United States of America
• 44 Spanish Street Inn 44 Spanish Street Inn, Spanish Street, Saint Augustine, FL 32084, United States of America
• Casa de Sueños Bed and Breakfast Casa de Sueños Bed and Breakfast, Saragossa Street, Saint Augustine, FL 32084, United States of America
• Carriage Way Bed & Breakfast Carriage Way Bed & Breakfast, Cuna Street, Saint Augustine, FL 32084, United States of America
• Inn on Charlotte Bed & Breakfast Inn on Charlotte Bed & Breakfast, Charlotte Street, Saint Augustine, FL 32084, United States of America
• Centennial House Centennial House, Saragossa Street, Saint Augustine, FL 32084, United States of America
• Casablanca Inn Casablanca Inn, 57 Charlotte Street, Saint Augustine, FL 32084, United States of America
• Renaissance Saint Augustine Historic Downtown Hotel Renaissance Saint Augustine Historic Downtown Hotel, 6 West Castillo Drive, Saint Augustine, FL 32084, United States of America
• Hemingway House Bed and Breakfast Hemingway House Bed and Breakfast, Charlotte Street, Saint Augustine, FL 32084, United States of America
• Casablanca Inn on the Bay Casablanca Inn on the Bay, Avenida Menendez, Saint Augustine, FL 32084, United States of America
• The Loft at Menorcan Square The Loft at Menorcan Square, Joiner Street, Saint Augustine, FL 32084, United States of America
• The Old Powder House Inn Bed & Breakfast The Old Powder House Inn Bed & Breakfast, Cordova Street, Saint Augustine, FL 32084, United States of America

History

Opened

1924

Heritage status

Listed heritage / protected status

• Park opened