Give the gift of food, fun, and experiences with local-created present ideas
St. Augustine, Fla. (December 4, 2025) – The holidays on Florida’s Historic Coast are always magical, and especially inspiring during the annual Nights of Lights. This winter, give the gift of experiences to friends and family, so that they can enjoy them throughout the year. Here’s a round-up of events, experiences, gift cards, and more that are sure to make that special someone smile.
Tickets to unforgettable events:
- THE PLAYERS Championship, golf’s premier event that attracts the sport’s best players, including 2025 champ Rory McIlroy, returns to Ponte Vedra Beach March 10-15, 2026, and tickets are on sale now.
- St. Augustine Amphitheatre and Ponte Vedra Concert Hall continue to book world-class performing acts, including Wide Spread Panic, Santana, Judy Collins, and Los Lobos. The Fort Mose Jazz and Blues Series is where music and history converge, featuring two full weekends of Grammy® Award-winning artists from Feb. 6-15.
- The best cuisine and spirits are celebrated at the St. Augustine Spanish Food & Wine Festival on Feb. 19-21 and the St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival, May 6-10.
Gift certificates for food, drink, and exciting experiences:
- Look no further for those on your list who enjoy a little pampering. Arrange a restorative getaway at one of the area’s premier spas, including the state-of-the-art Spa at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, the luxurious Poseidon Spa at the Casa Monica Resort & Spa, the zen-inspired Spa at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort, the innovative Salt Spa of St. Augustine, the holistic Circles of Wellness Day & Med Spa, or a rejuvenating beauty experience at Panache Aveda Salon and Spa.
- Let them embrace adventure and fly high over alligators, crocodiles, at Crocodile Crossing at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park.
- Arrange a memorable fishing charter with one of the area’s talented guides—Drum Man Charters, Brian Walker, Conquistador Fishing Company or Fishardy Charters—each offering expert knowledge of local waters. Guests are placed right where the fish are biting, whether targeting flounder, trout, redfish, or chasing exciting game fish both inshore and offshore.
- Dining and a sweet deal? Buy $100 of St. Augustine Fish Camp, Palm Valley Fish Camp and Valley Smoke’s Gift Cards to receive a $20 promotional card. Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grille and Salt Life Food Shack are including a complimentary $30 gift card with every $100 gift card purchase.
- And for a foodie gift that offers flexibility, you can’t lose with a St. Augustine Independent Restaurant Association gift certificate. Comprised of seven locally-owned restaurants ranging from casual to high-end, diners can choose from favorites like Michael’s, Meehan’s Irish Pub & Seafood House, and Sunset Grille.
Gifts that say “made on Florida’s Historic Coast:”
- For loved ones with a sweet tooth, hit up Whetstone Chocolates, Crème de la Cocoa, The Honey Truck, Savannah Bee Company, and The Hyppo Gourmet Ice Pops.
- Make a gift box of savory, sweet, and spicy with a selection of teas and spices from The Spice & Tea Exchange of St. Augustine.
- Aviles Street Apothecary offers thoughtfully crafted skincare for men and women, made and bottled on-site. Create a one-of-a-kind lipstick at Blot Lip Lounge, where a team of experts guides guests in their beauty creation.
- Datil peppers are the official spicemaker of Florida’s Historic Coast. Order online or grab a local sauce from one of the many shops in the area: Luvin’ Oven Catering, Hamilton Heat, or A-Frame, and all kinds of datil creations from Minorcan Mike’s.
- For locally and lovingly crafted spirits, the St. Augustine Distillery has rum, vodka, gin and bourbon. City Gate Spirits creates moonshine, rum, and whiskey, while San Sebastian Winery turns muscadine grapes into blended red, white, port, and sherry wines.
- Hit up a local holiday market to find unique items from crafters, makers, and artisans. Check out the Holiday Market at St. Augustine Beach, Dec. 13; the Jingle Bell Croc Holiday Night Market at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm, Dec. 16; and The Colonial Quarter for The Christmas Market St. Augustine, open evenings through Dec. 24.
Hit up a local holiday market to find unique items from crafters, makers, and artisans.
- Check out the Holiday Market at St. Augustine Beach, Dec. 13.
- The Colonial Quarter for The Christmas Market St. Augustine, open evenings through Dec. 24.
For the best Florida’s Historic Coast holiday experiences, download the new Nights of Lights app, where visitors can find free park-and-ride shuttles, interactive maps, a full listing of holiday events and tours, attractions, and more.
Located midway between Daytona Beach and Jacksonville, Florida’s Historic Coast includes historic St. Augustine, the outstanding golf and seaside elegance of Ponte Vedra, the rural beauty of Hastings, Elkton, St. Johns, and 42 miles of pristine Atlantic beaches. Visitor Information Centers are located at 10 Castillo Drive, St. Augustine; 200 Solana Rd. Suite B, Ponte Vedra Beach: and at the St. Johns County Beach Pier Park, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. For advance travel information, call 1-800-653-2489 or go to the Visitors and Convention Bureau website at www.FloridasHistoricCoast.com. Check us out on social media Instagram @FloridasHistoricCoast; Facebook.com/OfficialStAugustine, and Threads @floridashistoriccoast
