If you are looking for a reason to visit St. Augustine, look no further. The best reasons have already been discovered and recognized. Here's a list of the last few years outstanding accolades:
2021
Tripadvisor 2021 Travelers Choice - Trending travel destinations in the World - St. Augustine was #25 and one of only 2 US cities on the list - Also selected #2 Trending travel destination in the United States
2019
TripAdvisor - Ranked St. Augustine Beach #8 on its list "America's Best Beaches: Travelers' Choice Awards for Beaches.
"Southern Living - chose St. Augustine as "The South's Best Food Town" AND "#3 on list of Best Small Towns in the South".
Coastal Living.com - Ranked St. Augustine Beach #1 of 11 "Best Alternative Spring Break Destinations".
Readers Digest - chose St. Augustine as one of "16 of the Best American Cities for History Buffs".
Readers Digest - chose St. Augustine as one of the "15 Best Small Town July Fourth Fireworks celebrations".
2018
ABC’s Good Morning America and Travel and Leisure Magazine – Ranked St. Augustine #1 on its list, “Cities Americans Could Feel Like They Were in Europe – Without the Cost.”
American Express – Named St. Augustine among the “10 Surprising, Exciting, and Cutting-edge Places in the World Where Americans Can Enjoy One of Their Favorite Travel Pastimes.”
Architectural Digest – Named St. Augustine among the “25 Best Small Towns in America.”
Atlanta Journal and Constitution – Named St. Augustine among the “5 Florida Beach Destinations to Check Out this Summer.”
Coastal Living – Named St. Augustine among the “20 Best Christmas Towns in Florida” for the Nights of Lights.
BuzzFeed.com – Named St. Augustine among the “Most Amazing Places to Take Kids in All 50 States.”
Condé Nast Traveler Magazine – Ranked St. Augustine #7 on its list, “20 Most Beautiful Towns in America.”
Fodor’s Travel – Named St. Augustine among the “10 Best Small Towns in America.”
Huffington Post – Ranked St. Augustine #2 on its list, “14 U.S. Cities with a European Vibe.”
Money Magazine – Ranked St. Augustine #1 on its list, “Best Places to Live in Florida.”
MYDomaine.com – Ranked St. Augustine as #1 on its list, “Most Beautiful Towns in the United States that Feel International.”
National Geographic Magazine – Named St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights among the “10 Dazzling Holiday Light Displays Around the World.”
Parent Magazine – Named St. Augustine among the “Top 5 Family Friendly Destinations that Mimic Your Dream Vacation.”
Pollstar – Ranked St. Augustine Amphitheatre #4 in the World and #3 in the United States for ticket sales.
Time Inc. – Named St. Augustine among “33 Amazing U.S. Cities to Visit.”
TravelPulse.com – Named St. Augustine “America’s Most Enchanting Oldest City.”
USA Today 10 Best – Named St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights among the “10 Best Readers’ Choice Award for Best Public Holiday Lights Display.”
USA Today 10 Best – Named St. Augustine’s Historic Area among the “Top 10 Attractions in Florida.”
VacationIdeas.com – Named St. Augustine among the “Top 25 Choices for a Romantic Weekend Getaway” and the “25 Most Beautiful East Coast Destinations.”
CNN Travel – Named St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights among the “9 Best Places to See Christmas Lights in the U.S.”
2017
AARP – Ranked St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights #1 on its list, “10 Top Holiday Light Displays in the U.S.”
Condé Nast Traveler – Named St. Augustine among the “17 Most Beautiful Towns in America.”
Food and Wine Magazine – Named St. Augustine among the “Top 10 Beach Towns for Quality of Life.”
Jetsetter Magazine – Named St. Augustine among the “9 Cutest Small Towns in America.”
Money Magazine – Ranked St. Augustine #1 on its list, “U.S. Destinations that Deliver the Most Value for Your Dollar” and
Thrillist.com – Named St. Augustine’s St. George Street among the “Most Stylish Streets in America.”
TripAdvisor.com – Named St. Augustine Beach among the “Top 10 Beaches in the U.S.”
U.S. News and World Report – Named St. Augustine among the “Top 50 Most Romantic Places in the World.”
U.S. News and World Report – Ranked St. Augustine #7 on its list “12 Best Romantic Getaways in the U.S.”
U.S. News and World Report – Named St. Augustine among the “15 Best Small Towns to Visit in the USA.”
Wallethub.com – Ranked St. Augustine #5 on its list, “Top 20 Best Beach Towns in America.”
2016
Budget Travel – Named St. Augustine among the “25 Most Beautiful Cities in America.”
Condé Nast Traveler – Ranked St. Augustine #9 on its list, “15 Best Small Cities in the U.S.”
GoGoBot.com – Named St. Augustine among the “Top 10 Rising Star Foodie Destinations.”
GoGoBot.com – Named St. Augustine among the “Top 10 Family Travelers’ Rising Stars Destinations.”
Thrillist.com – Ranked St. Augustine #5 on its list, “25 Best Small Cities in the United States.”
TravelChannel.com – Ranked St. Augustine Beach #6 on its list, “Best 30 Beaches in the World for Families.”
Travel and Leisure – Ranked St. Augustine #4 on its list, “America’s Favorite Beach Towns.”
TripAdvisor.com – Ranked St. Augustine Beach #9 on its list, “Top 25 U.S. Beaches.”
U.S. News and World Report – Ranked Flagler College #2on its list, “Best Regional Colleges in the South.”
USA Today 10 Best – Ranked St. Augustine #8 on its list, “Best Warm Weather Getaway.”
USA Today 10 Best – Named St. Augustine Amphitheatre Best Nightlife among its list of “10 Best of St. Augustine.”
2015
Bustle.com – Ranked St. Augustine #1 on its list, “11 Most Romantic Cities in the World.”
Coastal Living – Named St. Augustine among the “Top 10 Best American Beach Towns for the Fourth of July.”
Condé Nast Traveler – Named St. Augustine among the “Top 5 U.S. Cities that make the Best First Impression.”
Gogobot.com – Ranked St. Augustine #2 on its list, “Most Eco-Friendly Cities in America.”
Golf Advisor – Ranked The PLAYERS at TPC Sawgrass #10 on its list, “Top 10 Pete Dye Courses.”
Livability.com – Ranked St. Augustine #4 on its list, “100 Best Small Towns.”
Orbitz.com – Named St. Augustine among the “Top Five Great American Getaways.”
Parent Magazine – Named St. Augustine among the “Top 12 Destinations in the U.S. for Family Fun.”
Printaholic.com – Named St. Augustine among the “Top 10 Most Inspiring Cities for Photographers.”
TripAdvisor.com – Ranked St. Augustine Beach #9 on its list, “Top 10 Beaches in the U.S.”
TripAdvisor.com – Awarded St. Augustine Amphitheatre the “Certificate of Excellence Award.”
USA Today – Named St. Augustine among the “Top 10 Best Historic Southern Attractions.”
USA Today – Ranked Castillo de San Marcos #8 on its list, “Top 10 Monuments in the U.S.”
2014
CBS Denver – Named St. Augustine among the “Top Spooky Vacation Destinations for Halloween.”
Coastal Living Magazine – Ranked St. Augustine #4 on its list, “Top 10 Happiest Seaside Towns in the U.S.”
Convention South Magazine – Named St. Augustine “Florida’s Best Southern Hospitality City.”
Huffington Post – Named Castillo de San Marcos among the “7 Hispanic Heritage Sites that are Well-Worth the Visit.”
Travel and Leisure – Ranked St. Augustine #12 on its list, “America’s Best College Towns.”
TripAdvisor.com – Awarded St. Augustine Amphitheatre the “Certificate of Excellence Award.”
U.S. News and World Report – Ranked Flagler College #8 on its list, “Best Regional Colleges in the South.”
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