Top Spots for Nightlife
After Dark
When the sun goes down , our nightlife heats up . From live music and an 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 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 . Catch national acts representing all genres at The Original Cafe Eleven . 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 Chez L ’ Amour , Palm Valley Fish Camp , Vernon ’ s and 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 Bin 39 or a sunset toast from the San Sebastian Winery ’ s rooftop restaurant La Cocina at The Cellar Upstairs . 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 O . C . White ’ s . Experience vast beach views and vibes at Salt Life , The Reef , 1912 Ocean Bar & Rooftop or Pesca Vilano Rooftop at the Hyatt Place on Vilano Beach .
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 three million white lights sparkle throughout the Historic District for a light show like no other .
Billy Buchanan , a favorite at The Cellar Upstairs
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 or Embassy Suite ’ s Harvest & Reel , then take a stroll on St . Augustine Beach . Extend your beach day and pick up a signature seafood boil pot to-go from Outer Banks Boil Company .
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