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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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