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 an unforgettable event:

• 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.
• 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 Augustine Spanish Food & Wine Festival on Feb. 19-21 and the St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival, May 6-10.

Gift certificates for the best food, drink, and attractions:

• Look no further for those on your list who enjoy a little pampering. Set up a day of relaxation and restoration at 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 and the innovative Salt Spa of St. Augustine
• Embrace adventure and fly high over alligators, crocodiles, and more with Crocodile Crossing at the Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park. Or, arrange a fishing charter for them with one of the many talented guides at Drum Man Charters, Brian Walker or Fishhardy Charters that will put them on the flounder, trout, redfish or game fish inland and offshore.
• Dining and a sweet deal? Buy $100 of 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 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.

Items 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 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.

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