After 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
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 OR DINE ON A ROOF , BALCONY OR IN A GARDEN
Enjoy a wine tasting at Carrera Wine Cellar or Sangria ’ s , a secret garden at Casa de Vino 57 , or a sunset toast from the San Sebastian Winery ’ s rooftop . Discover the intimate balcony at Harry ’ s or a view from the rooftop of Meehan ’ s Irish Pub . Take-in the beauty of the Historic District with a view from A1A Ale Works or O . C . White ’ s . Experience true beach views and vibes at Salt Life or the The Reef .
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
Billy Buchanan , a favorite at the Cellar Upstairs
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 .
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