Holiday planning • 2026–27

Christmas in St. Augustine starts here.

Plan Nights of Lights, choose a walkable hotel, compare tours and build a St. Augustine trip that still leaves time to enjoy the city.

Nov 21Nights of Lights begins
Jan 182026–27 season ends
3M+lights across historic downtown
Seasonal focus

Plan St. Augustine Nights of Lights 2026–27

Nights of Lights runs November 21, 2026 through January 18, 2027. Start with the decisions that affect the rest of your trip: where you'll stay, how you'll see the lights, and how you'll handle downtown transportation.

Christmas 2026

Nights of Lights 2026–27

Dates, viewing strategy, tours and practical trip planning.

Hotels

Where to Stay for Nights of Lights

Walkability, Historic District vs. beach, and hotel planning.

Tours

Best Nights of Lights Tours

Compare trolley, electric cart, walking and private experiences.

Boat tours

Nights of Lights Boat Tours

When a waterfront view makes more sense than a land tour.

Families

Nights of Lights With Kids

Timing, walking, tour format and realistic family pacing.

Itinerary

3-Day Christmas Itinerary

A complete holiday weekend without over-scheduling the trip.

Book the parts that matter most

Hotel location and timed tours can shape the entire trip. Compare them early, especially for holiday weekends.

Expedia

St. Augustine hotels

Compare current hotel availability for the Historic District, Anastasia Island and beach areas.

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Viator

St. Augustine tours

Browse Nights of Lights, ghost, boat, history and other bookable experiences.

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Start here

First trip?

Learn where to stay, how long to visit and how to organize your days.

Year-round St. Augustine planning

Itinerary

3-Day Itinerary

Historic District, waterfront, tours and beach time.

Ghost tours

Ghost Tours

How to choose walking, trolley and small-group experiences.

On the water

Boat Tours

Compare sightseeing, wildlife, sunset and private outings.

Where to stay

Historic District vs. Beach

One of the most important lodging decisions for a first trip.

Families

St. Augustine With Kids

A realistic family plan with room to slow down.

Transportation

Parking Guide

Understand downtown parking before you arrive.

More than a holiday destination

History, beaches and small-town charm.

From the Castillo and cobblestone streets to Anastasia Island and the waterfront, St. Augustine has plenty to plan year-round.

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