Explore the colonial Spanish architecture and sandy beaches of the oldest city in the US

Day 1: Depart for St. Augustine

Stop at the Ponce De Leon Inlet Museum and Lighthouse for a private, guided tour. A waterfront lunch, on your own, follows the tour.

We recommend these restaurants

• Hidden Treasures

• Down the Hatch

• Off the Hook

• North Turn

Continue to St. Augustine

Check-In at Casa Monica Hotel – Deluxe King Room with exclusive Beyond and Back amenities

• Complimentary valet parking

• Kessler candle & Complimentary bottle of Kessler wine

• 30 USD breakfast credit, per day

• Property will offer early check-in and late check-out upon availability

• Property will offer upgrade at time of check-in, subject to availability

Meet Your personal St. Augustine Host/Guide at the hotel

Dinner on your own. Your St. Augustine Host can help with restaurant recommendations and reservations.

8:20 PM - Ghostly Encounter Walking Ghost Tour

This ghost tour of St. Augustine’s spookiest sites combines light-hearted fun with spine-tingling tales of the city’s past. Alongside a costumed guide, you visit cemeteries, the ground of the Old Fort, and other haunted locations to discover the little-known legends that surround the romantic venue. This small-group tour is limited in order to maintain an atmosphere suitable for the ghost walk. Haunted ghost walk around historic St. Augustine Ideal for families, the tour combines humor with spooky stories Visit allegedly haunted spots such as the Old Fort and local cemeteries Keep your eyes peeled for restless souls in two cemeteries.

Day 2: Day in St. Augustine

Breakfast at the Hotel

10:00 AM - 2-Hour Private Historical Walking Tour

Make this tour what you want. Take a moment to speak to your guide and they will truly design a tour just for you. Need some inspiration? Here are our favorite tours:

• Historic Walking Tour of Old St. Augustine highlighting the city

• Flagler Era Walking Tour, learning about the secrets and motives behind Flagler’s dream”

• Castillo De San Marcos, your guide will unlock its history and secrets with an exterior tour

Your guide will walk you back to the hotel or take you to St. George Street with suggestions for lunch, shopping, beaches, or golf. Remember to ask your host about where to eat dinner. They can even make the reservation for you.

Remainder of the day at your leisure. Recommended Activities:

• Contact the Casa Monica front desk to reserve a chair and umbrella at the Serenata Beach Club, a private beach is reserved for Casa Monica Guests

• Visit the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum

• Make your tee time at the Palencia Golf Club, contact the concierge at the Casa Monica for assistance

• Take some time for yourself at the Poseidon Spa (inside the Casa Monica)

• Tour the Grand Bohemian Art Gallery

• Additional tours available by contacting your St. Augustine Host

Florida Self-Drive Essentials

Day 3: Leave St. Augustine

Breakfast at the Hotel

Depart St. Augustine for your return trip home

Inclusions:

·        Two Night Stay at the Casa Monica Hotel – Deluxe King Room

·        All tours and entrance fees (where applicable)

·        Concierge services and support from your personal St. Augustine host

·        A copy of the book, “Flager’s St. Augustine Hotels”

Modifications and customization are always available, please call us for more details.

Custom Itineraries

A Journey by Beyond and Back is not just a trip. Its a custom crafted experience we create by understanding you using our personal local connections around the world.