Things to Do in St. Augustine With Kids
Mix a hands-on city activity, one attraction, and a break. You do not need to pack every landmark into one day.
$14.99 per team · Up to five players · Start anytime · No app required
Start Beginner City Hunt — $14.99
The Beginner City Hunt is the featured interactive family option: explore six iconic landmarks while kids help solve clues and guide the team. Its 90–120 minute format fits around a meal or museum visit. Adults should help younger children with reading, road crossings, and the team's phone.
15 family activities to consider
- Beginner City Hunt — Turn downtown sightseeing into a shared clue-solving activity. One $14.99 pass covers up to five players.
- Castillo de San Marcos — Explore the historic fort or enjoy the setting around it. Check National Park Service admission and hours before entering.
- St. George Street — Walk the pedestrian shopping area with breaks for snacks and browsing.
- The Old City Gates — Take a short landmark stop and talk about how a city entrance once worked.
- Plaza de la Constitución — Pause in the historic centre rather than rushing between attractions.
- The Bridge of Lions — Look for the lion statues and waterfront views; supervise children near traffic and the water.
- St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum — Consider an indoor, pirate-themed attraction. Confirm current admission and age suitability.
- Lightner Museum — Choose an indoor museum stop if your family enjoys art, collections, and architecture.
- Colonial Quarter — Consider a living-history visit and check the day's available activities.
- Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park — Plan a separate attraction visit with time for its outdoor grounds.
- St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum — Check current climbing rules and alternatives before planning a tower climb with children.
- St. Augustine Alligator Farm — Set aside a separate block for an animal-focused attraction rather than squeezing it into downtown walking.
- Anastasia State Park — Make beach and outdoor time a separate part of the trip. Check park conditions before travelling.
- St. Augustine Beach — Keep beach time flexible and check current weather, surf, and beach safety guidance.
- Foodie Adventure — For food-loving families, try a longer clue-guided dining outing. Food and drinks are not included.
Start Beginner City Hunt — $14.99
A realistic family day
Start with the Beginner City Hunt in comfortable walking weather, then stop for lunch. Choose one paid attraction for the afternoon, or take a beach break. Families with toddlers may prefer shorter landmark stops; teenagers can take turns reading clues and proposing answers.
Keep the budget clear
The city hunt's price is per team, not per child. A five-player team splits the $14.99 pass to about $3 each. Parking, meals, museum tickets, and other purchases are additional, so compare your whole day's budget rather than the pass alone.
Frequently asked questions
What does the adventure pass include?
A $14.99 pass covers one team of up to five players and the SMS-guided adventure. Additional teams cost $9.99 each when added to the same purchase. Food, drinks, attraction admission, transport, and other purchases are separate.
Do we need to download an app?
No. Clues arrive by SMS on the team's phone. You need a phone that can send and receive text messages. Follow the messages to solve clues together.
Is every activity on this list free?
No. The list mixes public streets and landmarks with paid attractions and the paid city hunt. Check current admission prices directly with each attraction.
Is there a fixed start time?
The adventures are self-guided, so you choose when to begin. Check the current hours of any restaurants, bars, or attractions you plan to enter, and allow time for weather and breaks.
Choose your Beginner City Hunt
Explore six of St. Augustine's most iconic landmarks in one approachable city loop.