Timeline
05:51
St Augustine Lighthouse & Museum
Arrive at the St Augustine Lighthouse & Museum grounds. Find a clear view of the tower from the base or the immediate surroundings, looking toward the east-northeast as the sky begins to lighten.
06:31
St Augustine Lighthouse & Museum
Watch the sunrise. The sun will rise directly behind the lighthouse tower, creating a striking silhouette against the morning light.
07:01
Walk to Gypsy Cab Company for breakfast. The restaurant serves an eclectic mix of urban cuisine including seafood, steaks, and vegetarian options, perfect for refueling after the early start.
Local tip
The lighthouse grounds open at 09:00, but for this sunrise alignment you are viewing from the exterior grounds or surrounding areas before the main attraction opens. Check the route for parking access early in the morning.
Check before you go
- The lighthouse museum opens at 09:00. For the sunrise viewing at 06:31, you are outside the main building. Ensure you have access to the exterior grounds.
- Gypsy Cab Company is a restaurant; check their specific breakfast service hours as they may not open immediately at sunrise.
- The alignment depends on clear skies. If it is cloudy, the effect will be less visible.
Worth knowing
- Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to St. Augustine (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).