Castillo de San Marcos is a masonry fort built in the 17th century and located on the shore of Matanzas Bay in Saint Augustine. The site has been preserved as a national monument by the National Park Service and is dedicated to conserving the fort and the history and culture associated with it.

The park is outdoors and has a park history available in English as well as tour brochures that are available in several languages so that visitors can do self-guided tours.

Re-enactments occur throughout the year and allow visitors to experience what it was like to be a soldier there centuries ago.

Address: Castillo de San Marcos, 1 South Castillo Drive, Saint Augustine, FL 32084, Phone: 904-829-6506

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