Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United States and interprets more than 450 years of cultural intersections.
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About Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United States and interprets more than 450 years of cultural intersections.
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Driving times from Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Entrance fees
Entrance - Per Person
$15.00The Castillo de San Marcos is considered to be a "walk-in" park. The entrance fee applies to each individual. Tickets are not transferable and cannot be given to other guests. Adults (Age 16 and above) entrance is $15.00 and valid for 7 consecutive days. Children (age 15 and under) are admitted free of charge but must be accompanied by an adult.
Hours
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
- Mon
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tue
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wed
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Activities
Getting there
St. Augustine has a semi-tropical climate with over 300 days of sunshine each year. Summers (May-September) are hot, bright, and humid with afternoon thunderstorms common. Temperatures range from the lower 70s to the mid 90s F. Spring (March-mid-May) and Autumn (October-late November) can be pleasant with temperatures ranging from the upper 50s into the 80s F. The Winter months (December-March) are usually dry. Temperatures can be cool ranging from the upper 30s through the 60sF.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to enter Castillo de San Marcos National Monument?
- Entrance to Castillo de San Marcos National Monument starts at $15. See the fees section above for each pass and vehicle type.
- What is there to do at Castillo de San Marcos National Monument?
- Popular activities include Historic Weapons Demonstration, Junior Ranger Program, Living History, Park Film.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Castillo de San Marcos National Monument?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Fort Matanzas National Monument (20 min), Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve (1 h 4 min), Fort Frederica National Monument (1 h 58 min), Fort Pulaski National Monument (2 h 59 min), Canaveral National Seashore (3 h 24 min), Reconstruction Era National Historical Park (3 h 25 min).