Palencia Travel Guide
St. Augustine
Popular places to visit
St. Augustine Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at St. Augustine Beach, a popular beach in St. Augustine. Experience the area's fascinating museums and great live music.
St. George Street
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at St. George Street during your visit to St. Augustine. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.
World Golf Village
You can study the exhibits at World Golf Village, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in St. Augustine. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in this quaint area.
Anastasia State Park
Camp in the forest and relax on spectacular beaches when you visit one of Florida’s most beautiful state parks.
Flagler College
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Flagler College during your trip to St. Augustine. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
Vilano Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Vilano Beach during your travels in St. Augustine? Amble around this family-friendly area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
St Augustine Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-off City Tour
Old Town Trolley, Old Jail & the Oldest Store & History Museums
St.Augustine: Torture Museum, Ghost Hunt, & Tiny Art Tickets
Take a Scenic Boat Ride in St. Augustine
Airboat Adventure in Saint Augustine with a Guide
Top hotels in Palencia
Guy Harvey Resort on St Augustine Beach
Food was very good . Staff very friendly and made you feel welcome. Our only drawback was the bathroom very small no where to put your toiletries . Beautiful property. Especially loved beach access for morning sunrise and getting to see osprey nest on property.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
The food is horrible. And the beds are horrible. We had ann expensive oceanfront corner room booked. It wasn’t really a corner. One side of the corner faced a common area so when you open the curtain, everyone sees you in your room. And they don’t even give you a beach chair. You have to pay for ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Wyndham Garden Jacksonville
There were roaches in the room
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hampton Inn Jacksonville Beach/Oceanfront
We had an absolute blast here. It was a beautiful hotel.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Baymeadows
The room was clean. The staff were very friendly. I loved the “no kids in the pool area after 10pm” rule! It was great to get an hour with only adults in the pool! Will definitely stay again!
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Villa 1565
Room was very basic but the floor was filthy, my bare feet after my shower were black in less than a minute One threadbare and very stained chair in the corner Didn’t stay to rate the breakfast
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Palencia
Vilano Beach
Travellers to Vilano Beach praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Vilano Beach and Castle Otttis.
Nelmar Terrace
While visiting Nelmar Terrace, you might make a stop by sights like Matanzas River and San Marco Antique Mall.
Magnolia
While visiting Magnolia, you might make a stop by sights like Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park and Old Jail Museum.
Ravenswood
While Ravenswood may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like San Sebastian Winery and Ripley's Believe It Or Not.
Uptown
While visiting Uptown, you might make a stop by sights like Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park and Mission of Nombre de Dios.
Flagler Model Land
While visiting Flagler Model Land, you might make a stop by sights like San Sebastian River and Flagler College Tennis Center.
