Fort Matanzas National Monument, Florida   Fort Matanzas National Monument is a common site to spend time for people from Saint Augustine. After a long day outdoors La Fiesta Ocean Inn and Suites is a nice location to spend a night or two, and since you're here you can play some golf at St Augustine Shores Golf Club & Driving Range. Not sufficient hours in a day to enjoy this place. Butler Beach is in the neighborhood of Fort Matanzas National Monument and is a beautiful beach to visit, and you can stay the night at Anastasia State Park. Fort Matanzas National Monument has a massive amount of     natural loveliness; it's a site where everybody has a nice time. At Fort Matanzas National Monument you find a heap of outdoors recreation that you can utilize. Man, is there a heap of amusing stuff to do near Fort Matanzas National Monument. Castillo De San Marcos National Monument is a perfect local destination here at Fort Matanzas National Monument, and dry warm beds await you at St. Augustine Island Inn. All through the warm months here at Fort Matanzas National Monument, high temperatures generally reach the 80's; all through summer nights temperatures are in the 70's. Highs through the winter are usually in the 60's, and overnight lows in the 40's for Fort Matanzas National Monument. Comfort Inn St. Augustine Beach is a delightful spot to get some rest. You'll need more than a day to explore everything Fort Matanzas National       natural loveliness; it's a site where everybody has a nice time. At Fort Matanzas National Monument you find a heap of outdoors recreation that you can utilize. Man, is there a heap of amusing stuff to do near Fort Matanzas National Monument. Castillo De San Marcos National Campgrounds is a great place to do that. There are scores of enjoyable pursuits for everybody to enjoy. A spree to close by Moss Point is very relaxing. There's so much to do here at Fort Matanzas National Monument that you need to camp here for a while, St Augustine Beach KOA is a glorious place for that. St Johns County Golf Course is a nice golf course nearby. Going to Fort Matanzas National Monument is a pleasant idea when you've gotta get out. A round of golf at nearby Royal St Augustine Golf & Country Club is a nice way to kill some time,   and Fort Matanzas National Monument is wonderful enough to spend more than a day at, Faver-Dykes State Park is a wonderful local campground. Fort Matanzas National Monument is a reasonably wet place usually with lots of rainfall; most of the rain falls during August; the driest of the months is November. If you need a place to stay St Augustine Ocean Inn is a pleasant choice, and enjoy a round of golf at King & Bear Golf Course. A great nearby hotel is Holiday Inn St. Augustine Beach, Fl, and the cheerful folks of Saint Augustine like to hang out nearby. Throughout its history, the story of Fort Matanzas has been closely intertwined with that of the city of St. Augustine and the Castillo de San Marcos. This Spanish outpost fort was built in 1740-1742 to guard the Matanzas Inlet and to warn St. Augustine of British or other enemies approaching from the south. Fort Matanzas now serves as a reminder of the early Spanish empire in the New World. In addition, the park, which is located on barrier islands along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean and the Matanzas estuary, provides a natural habitat rich in wildlife with the salt marsh, scrub, and maritime hammock now protecting endangered and threatened species like the historic Fort Matanzas protected St. Augustine long ago.    CONTACTS Email - FOMA_Site_Supervisor@nps.gov Fax- 904-471-7605 Write to 8635 A1A South St. Augustine, FL 32080 Phone Visitor Information - 904-471-0116 Headquarters - 904-471-0116 TRAVEL BASICS Operating Hours, Seasons Fort Matanzas National Monument is open to the public from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm every day of the year except December 25. The ferry to the fort leaves the Visitor Center dock 9:30 to 4:30 on the 'thirty'. The number of visitors is highest March through Labor Day and during the December holidays. Visitation is at its lowest from the middle of September through mid-November. Getting There PLANE - Airports in Jacksonville, Florida (north) and Daytona (south) provide rental cars and easy access to I95. CAR - From I-95: Take exit 92 (Route 206). Follow Route 206 east about 6 miles to Highway A1A. Turn right and follow A1A south for 4 miles to the park entrance on the right side of the road. From St. Augustine: Follow Highway A1A south for approximately 14 miles to the park entrance on the right side of the road. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - No public transportation, however, a bike path or bike lane extends almost all the way from St. Augustine Beach to Fort Matanzas. Weather & Climate Summers can be very hot and bright with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunder showers. Sun protection, including sunscreen and UV filtering sunglasses, is highly recommended. Winters (December through March) can be cooler than one would think, especially with the wind off the water, and sudden cold snaps should be taken into consideration. There is almost always a breeze year 'round. The most temperate periods are the fall and spring seasons when temperatures regularly hover around 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit (21-26 degrees Celsius). Accessibility The visitor center, restrooms, and boardwalk trails are wheelchair accessible. The ferry boat to the fort and the fort itself are not wheelchair accessible. Handicapped parking is available in the parking lot. FEES/PERMITS Entrance Fee FORT MATANZAS NATIONAL MONUMENT Free! FACILITIES Visitor Centers FORT MATANZAS VISITOR CENTER Open All Year 9:00 am -- 4:30 pm Phone - (904) 471-0116 Location - Directions to the Park-- From I-95: Take exit 92 (Route 206). Follow Route 206 east about 6 miles to Highway A1A. Turn right and follow A1A south for 4 miles to the park entrance on the right side of the road. From St. Augustine: Follow Highway A1A south for approximately 14 miles to the park entrance on the right side of the road. The Visitor Center is located at the back of the entrance road loop. Closures - December 25 Special Programs - 8-minute park video Exhibits - models of the fort, timeline, maps showing relationship of Fort Matanzas to St. Augustine Available Facilities - Information Desk Eastern National book sales area User input for Fort Matanzas National Monument, Florida: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Review Guidelines   Current weather conditions at Fort Matanzas National Monument, Florida Local climate location: ST AUGUSTINE WFOY 18 miles away Find a Business in or near Fort Matanzas National Monument Business TypeOR Business Name   Coordinates: Latitude: 29.83 Longitude: -81.27 Florida Public Lands Complete list of all Public Lands in Florida Outdoors Recreation Near Palm Coast, Florida Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Palm Coast, Florida, the metro area neareast to Fort Matanzas National Monument. 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