St. Augustine, Florida - The Best Things to Do and See in America's Oldest City

[@alinapatricia8639]

Excellent presentation! Thank you. I visited SA twice but did not have the chance to explore much. You've done a wonderful job presenting the very Catholic theme of this beautiful place.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Glad you enjoyed it! Saint Augustine is truly a unique city with a very old and colonial past. Thank you for watching and the support. It does have a very Catholic vibe and is a great place to visit for Catholic immigrants. If you are interested in Catholic history check out my San Antonio missions video as well- where we explore all of the Catholic Missions in San Antonio, TX

[@kimberlyeshelman8983]

Thank you for this video. I am visiting in October. I’ve lived in Florida for years and have never been. This is the best detailed video I’ve seen. Thank you for this. Excellent job! Can’t wait to visit ❤

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

I hope you have an amazing trip and that the video has helped you plan your trip. Please let me know if you have any questions at all. Thanks for watching!

[@grouperyoustuff]

I have to say I have seen a lot of St Augustine videos and this is the best St Augustine video I have seen yet. I will be going back for the 8th time in a few weeks and thought I had seen it all and you have shown me some really great things i a going to do this next time I go.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Thanks for the compliment and I’m glad you’ve enjoyed the video. St. Augustine is one of my most favorite cities in the US because of how much interesting history is there. Thanks for watching!

[@annjohn1962]

Good job with showing great spots in St. Augustine. I love it there. My daughter attended Flagler College. Since it used to be a hotel, her dorm rooms were awesome with old fireplaces and the architecture was gorgeous. Another favorite spot in St. Augustine for me were the old cemeteries with the old markers. Catch a ghost tour sometime.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Very cool! I would love to have gone to school at Flagler College and I've heard they have some of the best dorms in the country. I definitely will check out a ghost tour next time. Thanks for the suggestions and thanks for watching!

[@josecordova6647]

I want to check out the ghost tour. I saw a lot of ghost tours available. Which one would you recommend?

[@annjohn1962]

@@josecordova6647 I don't remember which company but it was the tour that went to the old fort.

[@josecordova6647]

@@annjohn1962 got you thanks for the info

[@josecordova6647]

This is an amazing video. One of my favorites of your collection for sure. Please keep up the great content! I have heard of St. Augustine and that it was the oldest settlement in the US- BUT- I had no idea that there was so much to do and see here. I thought it was more of a half day pass over destination, it looks like from the video though that this is a real destination. Very cool!

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Hi Jose. Thanks for watching and the support! Yes, many people don't even know that St. Augustine is the oldest settlement in the continental United States- and there is a ton to do and see there. In the past it sort of served as a quick stop destination through Florida, but in recent decades has grown to a full blown destination. It is one of my most favorite places in Florida and the USA!

[@mborges6108]

Amazing video!! I'll be visiting st Augustine this November with my family and loved everything you showed! thank you!!

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching! Please let me know if you have any questions about any of the sights or traveling to St. Augustine.

[@lindahoward7309]

We lived in Jacksonville and used to go to St Augustine often It's still my favorite American city!

[@cindywestlake6278]

You did a wonderful job with this video. I have been to St. AUGUSTINE and its amazing

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Thank you so much for the support and for watching! St. Augustine is my favorite city in Florida and I love how much history it has and how unique it is.

[@M-T-123]

It’s a lovely overview! Another interesting spot is Flagler college ! It was called Ponce De Leon Hotel ,also has beautiful stained glass by Louis C Tiffany!

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

For sure next time I'm going to check these spots out too. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@darlenepowell9244]

Thank you so much for sharing! I visit when I can, love the history! Beautiful place! God Bless

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching! I love historical places too.

[@DaturaLeaf-b8q]

As a resident in St. Augustine, I can say with 100% confidence it has seemed so much more boring than this until now.

[@michaelleonardis1540]

Appreciate what you have not everyone can say that they live near a fantastic town or city. People from out of state say wow I like Florida however some people live in Florida and say ,it's boring here . There are places that no longer exist. How I wish those places were still here. Gator land , old Orlando, old Tampa. Point is everything gets kicked out for progress,what a shame .

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Haha I'm glad the video inspired you to see more of your hometown. Sometimes we get so lost in the minutia of life that we forget to experience what's in our very backyards. Thanks for watching!

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Yes hopefully the interesting and historic sights in St. Augustine remain for many more years. Thanks for watching!

[@JessieChalhoub]

Excellent coverage 🤩

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Thanks for watching and the support! I'm glad I could help you explore St. Augustine and learn more about the City.

[@SG-91]

love it there- awesome video

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Hi SG. Thanks for watching and the support! Yes St. Augustine is a premiere destination in Florida and maintains a unique vibe unlike other places in the state. There is so much to do and see in this incredibly historic city. It is probably my most favorite city in the state.

[@giannabella9183]

Great video. Thank you ❤

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Glad you enjoyed it! and thanks for watching!

[@irishsailor9327]

Hands down one of the best video productions I have seen on KZbin. I have Subscribed and am looking forward to seeing your past and futures work.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Thanks for watching and subscribing and welcome! Please stay tuned as I have a lot of interesting destinations coming up in the next several years.

[@keithfaulk1354]

Just left there about a month ago and had a great time!!❤

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

It is a wonderful city to visit filled with history, charm, and beauty. Thanks for watching!

[@keithfaulk1354]

@@ProjectGaiaTravel my pleasure and thank you!!❤️

[@GoDawgs18]

Watching this on the way back from St. Augustine. It was a great time but I’ll have to come back soon. It rained for most of the trip and I couldn’t explore a lot of what I wanted too. Still a great time nonetheless.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Ah too bad for all the rain. Come back soon and thanks for watching!

[@getrbentracinnewbeginnings4291]

great video..we are planning a road trip south to this destination in july from the great white north..ontario canada...yep its gonna be hot but im sure us on vacation and enjoying our selves will dull the pain lol we plan on seeing some of the sights u have sugested great indepth information...we also plan on taking a day trip down A1A hwy to daytona beach.....all bucket list stuff thxs again

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Hi GET R BENT RACIN, oh boy thats going to be a big change going from Ontario to Florida in the hottest months. Dress very lightly and try to see all the sites as early as possible if you can. You guys will have a great time and if you enjoy history, you will love St. Augustine. And A1A is a cool highway that brings you through some of the best towns in Florida. I'm also going to do a video in the next week or so about the best off the beaten path St. Augustine things to do like the beaches, a gator farm, and more- make sure to subscribe so you don't miss that one! Good luck on your travels and please feel free to ask me any questions about St. Augustine. All the Best, JP

[@getrbentracinnewbeginnings4291]

@Project Gaia thanks for the great reply ....yes we were kinda planning a road trip south at x mas last year but the wintery weather stopped us as to storms up north :( So we decided to go south with hopefully no weather issuses for traveling lol.also using some of our vacation time off work to in winter to head to.the Caribbean to escapee snow and ice lol

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

@@getrbentracinnewbeginnings4291 I hear you. Yea I tend to go south in the winter months to escape the cold- live mostly in NYC- then in the really hot summer months tend to go north to avoid the heat.

[@vilmatabares6896]

What a wealth of information! Thanks so much

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Of course. I’m glad you’ve enjoyed the video and thanks for watching!

[@1209jayt]

Great video! Informative! Thanks for sharing! 🙏🏼

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

I'm glad you've enjoyed the video and hope that you could use this to better plan your trip. Thanks for watching!

[@rociosimaytis5470]

Thx for sharing this video, i been there once but I guess I missed some of these places, I’m coming back this summer with my family! Can you please tell us wjat beaches to go, please.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Hi Rocio, Thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed the tour. There are a couple of beaches for you to choose from: Vilano Beach is north of the city, St Augustine Beach is immediately east of the city and here there are tons of restaurants and bars, then there is Crescent Beach and Fort Matanzas beach to the south- these two are quieter. All of the beaches are along Florida's famous A1A beach highway. Make sure you subscribe, if you haven't already, and look for the St. Augustine off the beaten path tour- which should be released in the next couple of days and will show some of the beaches. All the Best, JP

[@rociosimaytis5470]

@@ProjectGaiaTravel Thank you 👌🏻

[@fp2374]

Very nice video great memories lived south of it in OB and spent many times there with the family! thanks

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

I’m glad you’ve enjoyed the video. St. Augustine is truly a unique destination in Florida and the US. Please let me know if you have any questions at all and thanks for watching

[@jnie370]

Nice video

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Thanks for watching Joey Nie!

[@melodieharlow5584]

Great video, but the Columbia restaurant was in Tampa from 1905, the one in St Augustine says 1983. The original one is in Tampa. The food is still amazing, just as a Tampa native I needed to correct you. Sorry.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Thanks for watching and the clarification! I'll have to check out the one in Tampa too!

[@gladysgriffin7347]

Excellent video. I enjoyed it. Thanks

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

I’m glad you’ve enjoyed the video tour. St. Augustine is one of the most unique cities in Florida and the USA. Please let me know if you have any questions at all and thanks for watching

[@samiam9008]

Eat at Metro for breakfast or lunch, Viola's for dinner.. can't go wrong, we make them a two stop every time we visit.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Thanks for the recommendations and for watching. Also please subscribe for more content across Florida as well as other destinations around the world.

[@abfawkes261]

Correction: The Columbia Restaurant has been in EXISTENCE since 1905 but has not been in St. Augustine since 1905. It opened in the 1980's and I know that because I worked there and was part of the crew that finished off the interior of the building and then worked as waitstaff when it opened. But all in all, a good video and shows off my former home very well.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Thanks for the clarification and for watching! Someone else said this too and said the original is in Tampa. I'll have to check that one out.

[@johnnyroxx8513]

I loved my 2 trips there from Jacksonville.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Yes its a fantastic day or weekend trip from Jacksonville and is filled with history and sights. Thanks for watching

[@A.MarquiteGordon]

You just saw the best part a few franchises on a highway. New London ct still has 300 year old buildings in use. City is full of mom and pops and very vital all downtown is filled with open stores. It is the city of Amistad..

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

New London is on the list stay tuned, also check out our Mystic CT video if you're interested in New England towns. Thanks for watching.

[@89128]

Recommend the Spanish Military Hospital. Learn how far advanced Spanish doctors were when compared to their contemporaries in the rest of Europe and North America in the 16-19th centuries. A real eye opener.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Yes I heard the Spanish hospital is definitely an interesting specialty museum to see. Maybe St. Augustine needs a part 2.... Stay tuned and thanks for the great recommendation. And thanks for watching!

[@josecordova6647]

What part of town is the Spanish Military Hospital located? And how long would you say it takes to get through it?

[@89128]

@@josecordova6647 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKLbeYt4a8R6nc0

[@donnacole4227]

I am a native Floridian I can not believe you didnt even mention or show the Lighthouse

[@davidnichols6523]

You did not mention the amazing pirate museum.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

I heard the Pirate Museum is amazing to see and is especially cool for kids. Maybe St. Augustine needs a part 2 to include this..... Thanks for your excellent recommendation and for watching!

[@A.MarquiteGordon]

What pirate museum. I been here 30 years never even heard of it. Ponce never came to Florida. He was the governor of cuba

[@TheSTeWMaN29]

Get there by 9 am, or you will fight for parking, Love to Go, Lots to do

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Yes parking can be brutal if you get there too late. Thanks for the tip and for watching!

[@Moneypower572]

I prefer Hallandale beach Florida beautiful city good beaches and restaurants and growing businesses and communities, and good night life.❤

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Thanks for sharing! Will definitely have to check that out. Look for a video on that soon.

[@josecordova6647]

Is Hallandale Beach as historic as St. Augustine?

[@Moneypower572]

@@josecordova6647 it have the second biggest statue in the United States 🇺🇸 of America and the biggest Horse Racing property in Florida. Gulf Stream Park with beautiful restaurants and lounges and Casino.

[@lindasummers1980]

Just Being There 🙂😍.....

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Its a great historical and interesting city to explore. Thanks for watching.

[@albertoperez7119]

For those who don't know too much about history Columbus never set foot in this continent which is called the United States now it was Ponce de Leon in 1513

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Yes this is true, a lot of people don't know this and think that Columbus actually was the ultimate explorer and settler in the present day USA. Thanks for the input and for watching!

[@robertcsmith7773]

Thanks for a great video of an interesting city. Titles like “oldest city in the US” alway catch my attention because that designation is Euro-centric and not really true. It’s not like Europeans “discovered” America after all. Acoma pueblo in New Mexico has been continuously inhabited since ca. 1100 and Hopi and Taos native peoples were also around hundreds of years earlier. Santa Fe has a church and house that also pre-date St. Augustine. I know St. Augustine takes pride in it’s age, as it should, but I wish they would clarify these points. It is also a beautiful place as you so well showed. Thanks!

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Yes that is true. What is old really? As one could argue that the entire planet is essentially the same "x years old." I guess what is meant by that is "permanent habitation of the same space with remaining buildings" So North America and Europe is the same age essentially, but since many of the existing buildings date back to medieval and Roman times it is considered "older". Thanks for the great point and for watching!

[@MeadeSkeltonMusic]

White Europeans founded the USA. Deal with it .

[@michaelleonardis1540]

You are correct about the Columbia restaurant, however Saint Augustine was discovered way before they mosquito infested Tampa was even thought of. The man did say 1905 how true that is I can not argue.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Thanks for the info and for watching! St. Augustine definitely has a richer history than Tampa for sure.

[@isabeldiaz9717]

How is st. Augustine in September?

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Can be a little hot, but that's really dependent on what you are used to. I traveled there in May and it was beautiful. June-September can be incredibly hot and humid.

[@isabeldiaz9717]

@@ProjectGaiaTravel thanks ;)

[@pintopointer]

One mistake on the plaque that reads, Juan Ponce de Leon called it "La Florida". Wrong, he christened it with the full name: La Tierra de La Pascua Florida. 🐣

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Thank you for the clarification and for watching!

[@PeggyHunt-z9d]

The oldest school house was never a school house it was a storage shed that was moved in and called the oldest school for the tourists

[@barrychandler5250]

150 thousand Timuccua Indians when the spanish arrived and only 52 Indians left in the 1700's of which 52 were exiled to Cuba. We can be so proud of our cities.

[@turdferguson7504]

Blame the the mongols. The Timucuans begged the French to attack their enemies. The French declined, so they led the Spanish to wipe out the French. Know your history.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

That's a horrible fact and it is such a shame that these great Native American civilizations were reduced so much from European colonization. Thanks for the info and for watching.

[@MeadeSkeltonMusic]

The Indians killed each other

[@MeadeSkeltonMusic]

​@@ProjectGaiaTravelthat's not how it happened

[@Historypunk86]

7:05 Columbus did not discover the new word, Lief Erikson did in 1021

[@asamanyworlds3772]

I been here. Alot still things I have not done.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Yes there are tons of things to do and see in St. Augustine. Check out my off the beaten path tour of St. Augustine as well for more ideas and thanks for watching!

[@nautics69]

I live 20 minutes away from St. Augustine we always come to the columbian 😂 Also vilano beach

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Its an amazing restaurant and an amazingly interesting and historic city. Thanks for watching!

[@Jon_Bass4001]

How far in advance did you have to request permission from FAA and park service to fly a drone over people and at the Castillo property? Or was that stock footage?

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

These are stock footages, and I know that can be a lengthy process. Thanks for watching!

[@Jon_Bass4001]

@@ProjectGaiaTravel Thanks. Excellent video production.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

@@Jon_Bass4001 thanks for watching and the support

[@jimmybrownett5983]

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[@mannybaralt6399]

San Juan Puerto Rico USA is the oldest city in the ISA

[@asamanyworlds3772]

Best ghost hunting places

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

They actually have several ghost hunting tours throughout the city that those interested in the paranormal would love.

[@barrychandler5250]

You should have been there in 1969 when my dad had a truckstop there. It was a wonderful little place. Nothing from St. Augustine to Bunnell and not much more to Datona. It is a crouded metropoles with none of the atmosphere we knew as a 16 year old with the whole world before you. Forget it now. Too exspensive and crouded to enjoy.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Yes I hear the area has changed significantly in the past several decades. Would you say it is for the better? Thanks for watching!

[@streetcop157]

Ponce was the first person to discover continental America…aside from those people living there lol… good video thanks. Planning a trip there soon as an adult. Last trip was in a yellow bud

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

I'm glad you've enjoyed the video tour, and I hope you have a great time on your trip and the video provided some ideas. Also check out the St. Augustine "Off the Beaten Path" video for things to see in the area. Check it out here and thanks for watching. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIWrg3Snn9Nmqac

[@arievanderveken5095]

As said by many A fabulous video! You are not as fit as you used to be Haraldo!! It’s back to the gym or Nepal for you!!

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Thanks for watching and I'm glad you've enjoyed the video!

[@danielholland4520]

1:43 , why are you standing in the middle of the road outside someones house, making traffic have to drive around you???

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Gotta do what you gotta do to get the footage haha. Thanks for watching!

[@BeeRumblin13]

It's not that nice if you live near there. Unless you like homeless beggers laying all over the place. There isn't much to do there besides the old towntourist spot. Maybe Ripleys. Good luck finding parking.

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

yea parking can be annoying for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@glory70x]

The beach area's seem nice but that old European thing is not for me

[@jimmybrownett5983]

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[@Kda2456]

St. Augustine is Cool but Way-Way-Way too many people traffic is terrible ! Parking is Worse !

[@barrychandler5250]

No.nonononono and mo nononono. Not for the better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

haha maybe the city needs to better manage it's tourism industry.

[@NoleGal94]

Oldest ESTABLISHED city, not oldest. Pensacola is the oldest. ✌️

[@ProjectGaiaTravel]

Thank you for the clarification and thanks for watching!

[@justsumguy2u]

This town is already overrun with tourists----on behalf of the residents that actually live here, please don't come.

[@barryweston4887]

I didn't think there were 10 good things to do there. Actually a disappointment.

[@henryaviation2582]

The individual narrating this video drove me crazy with his constant use of the word "RIGHT". I had to turn it off because it was so annoying.