Matanzas River

Walkway along the water in St. Augustine
Walkway along the water in St. Augustine
Fire the cannon!
Fort Matanzas National Monument was built in 1742 to defend Spanish St. Augustine from the British, nearly 300 years ago. Fort Matanzas has a very long & interesting history, closely connected with the founding of St. Augustine by Pedro Menendez de Aviles. In 1565, Menendez murdered over 250 French Protestants including the famed Jean Ribault, on the land where the Fort is today. Due to the history of the site, the Spanish named both the fort and the inlet "Matanzas," which means "slaughters" in English. That name carries on to this day. #InStone
The Raven by private boat tour. Taken by Porpoise Point.

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Princess Place Preserve

Explore the great outdoors at Princess Place Preserve, a lovely green space in Palm Coast. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Princess Place Preserve
Fort Matanzas National Monument

Fort Matanzas National Monument

Learn about the local history of St. Augustine with a stop at Fort Matanzas National Monument. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Fort Matanzas National Monument
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Washington Oaks Gardens State Park

You can take time to visit Washington Oaks Gardens State Park during your travels to Palm Coast. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
Aerial view of Palm Coast, Florida. September 2022

Palm Coast Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Palm Coast Beach during your trip to Palm Coast? Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Palm Coast Beach
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Florida Agricultural Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Florida Agricultural Museum in Palm Coast. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Florida Agricultural Museum
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Bing's Landing

Explore the great outdoors at Bing's Landing, a lovely green space in Palm Coast. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Bing's Landing

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