The experience
A mild winter by the sea, at an easy pace.
Winter on the First Coast is genuinely mild by any non-Florida standard: average December temperatures run in the mid-60s, and beach walks are pleasant through January and February. The historic district of St. Augustine empties of summer visitors and becomes a quieter, more local version of itself — and winter rental rates are the lowest of the year.
Settle in at St. Augustine Beach or Crescent Beach for long, quiet walks on the sand, or at Jacksonville Beach for more restaurants within reach.
Stays made for a season
- Catch the Breeze — a first-floor corner condo with a private oceanfront patio, in a gated community with a heated pool.
- Gone Coastal — a first-floor condo steps from the beach, with a screened porch and a washer and dryer in the unit.
- Beach Breeze — one block from the beach near Neptune Beach, set up for long stays.
Winter on the coast
- St. Augustine's Nights of Lights, mid-November through January.
- Birding at Guana River State Park from September through April — roseate spoonbills winter in the marshes.
- Manatees in the Cumberland Sound off Fort Clinch are common in winter months.
More in Summer vs. Winter on the First Coast.
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Steps from the Sand: Every stay here is on or close to the beach — several are first-floor or single-level, so there are no stairs between you and your morning walk.
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Community Amenities: Many of these condos share community pools, some of them heated, and gated or resort-style grounds.
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Room for a Small Dog: Select stays welcome one dog — check each stay's pet policy and fee before you book.
