St. Augustine hotels and motels reflect the opulence and historical detail that seems to characterize the city as a whole. In fact its nickname is the “Old City” as it is the very first city that was ever founded in the United States. It is also a very central because it is located equidistant to Jacksonville, Daytona and Orlando Florida. It is a great stop over location between Florida’s many attractions such as the Kennedy Space Center and Disney World

The majority of St. Augustine bed and breakfasts tend to be located in the quaint center of its historic downtown, which is lined with cobblestone streets. St. Augustine is also home to the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument that sports an elaborate double drawbridge entrance suspended above a moat. This is an outstanding reminder to St. Augustine’s origins as a Spanish conquistador in the New World.

Aside from being a historical gem, this town is also a big center for golf.  The St. Augustine bed and breakfasts are jammed with enthusiasts whenever there is a major tournament or game on. Ponte Vedra, located near St. Augustine, is home of The Players Association (PGA). The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) is a 20-minute drive from the St. Augustine historic district.

Aside from being surrounded by miles and miles of green golf courses St. Augustine is lined by 43 miles of pristine beaches that provide all the usual watery pursuits such as swimming, diving, fishing and boating. The sand of the beaches is very beautiful here; it is a rare sugar whtie color rarely seen anywhere else.

The dining in this fabled Spanish town is also very elegant and includes many expensive five star restaurants that specialize in Spanish and French Cuisine. Many of them, such as the Raintree Restaurant and the 95 Cordova, are located inside historic dwellings.  Expect to find the most incredible fish tacos served in St. Augustine. The cuisine here is like no other in the United States because of the Spanish influence.

There are many St. Augustine bed and breakfasts that come highly recommended by both independent critics and road associations alike. These include the Victorian styled Alexander Homestead which features hand carved canopied beds and Jacuzzis and the finely appointed Centennial House which is decked out in rare Oriental rugs. If you love history you will love exploring this place that will make you feel just like a Spanish Conquistador.