St. Augustine Lighthouse

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“Tall black-and-white spiral lighthouse (165 ft) on Anastasia Island; Victorian keeper's dwelling museum; marsh and Matanzas River views; oldest city in US backdrop”

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St. Augustine Lighthouse stands 165 feet above Anastasia Island, overlooking the Matanzas River and the nation's oldest city. The black-and-white barber-pole spiral tower is both visually dramatic and historically rich — the current structure dates to 1874, but a lighthouse has stood here since the 1500s. The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum operates the site as an active nonprofit, with staff experienced in working with film productions. The fully restored Victorian keeper's dwelling offers period-authentic interiors: original woodwork, furnished rooms, and working-era equipment. The tower itself can be climbed for elevated cinematography. Nearby Anastasia Island marshes, the Bridge of Lions, and historic downtown St. Augustine provide extraordinary location variety within a short radius. Ideal for period dramas, mystery series, and any production seeking authentic Old Florida or antebellum Gulf Coast atmosphere.

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