Palencia Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Anastasia State Park
Camp in the forest and relax on spectacular beaches when you visit one of Florida’s most beautiful state parks.
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.
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.
Activities
Take a Scenic Boat Ride in St. Augustine
St. Augustine Live Music Sail with Drinks & Sunset Option
St. Augustine Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones
St. Augustine: Expert-Led Dolphin & Wildlife Eco Adventure
Wine Tasting Cruise in St. Augustine
Our pick of the best Palencia Hotel Deals
Margaritaville Jacksonville Beach
"The room was not that clean. The staff are never very friendly and for a beach resort you have to pay an additional amount for umbrellas and chairs."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Guy Harvey Resort on St Augustine Beach
"For the price we paid for our rooms, we were expecting better quality rooms. The reason this hotel has high prices is because of it's location. If you moved this hotel away from the ocean front, it would be the price of a Motel 6. The building itself is very old and the rooms show it. The common ..."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Baymeadows
"The staff was friendly and the beds was very comfortable"
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Hyatt Place St. Augustine/Vilano Beach
"Clean and well located"
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Wyndham Garden Jacksonville
"Wyndham Gardens has become my go to Jacksonville hotel for short trips and I have enjoyed the hotel. This location has been perfect for our 1-2 nights stays for concerts and shows. Only a 15 minute drive to the stadium and plenty of restaurants and attractions. The staff has always been friendly ..."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Hampton Inn Jacksonville Beach/Oceanfront
"The hotel is under renovation. However, the room we were in needed to have the carpet cleaned. The overall cleanliness could have been better. The breakfast was fine."
Reviewed on 2 June 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 Davenport Park and Matanzas River.
Magnolia
While visiting Magnolia, you might make a stop by sights like Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park and Mission of Nombre de Dios.
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 Ponce de León Hall and San Sebastian River.
