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
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 . Sunset Sails glide along the bay for a spectacular view of St . Augustine ’ s Historic District aboard the Schooner Freedom or St . Augustine Scenic Cruise .
Haute Dining
In Ponte Vedra Beach , nightlife gets started with fine dining at places such as Palm Valley Fish Camp , 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 or in a Garden
See the oldest city and enjoy the sunset from the rooftop of the San Sebastian Winery Cellar Upstairs Wine & Jazz Bar . Enjoy a wine tasting at Carrera Wine Cellar . At Casa de Vino 57 , sip a glass of wine and listen to some live music in a secret garden .
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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 27 galleries during an evening stroll , along with a wine tasting or two .
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 waves rolling onto shore at The Reef in Vilano Beach . Or dine at local favorites like Salt Life Food Shack , Sunset Grille or Embassy Suite ’ s Harvest & Reel , then take a stroll on St . Augustine Beach .
Billy Buchanan , a favorite at the Cellar Upstairs .