Lincolnville
National Historic Landmark District — free Black community under Spanish, Jim Crow civil rights protests
Best time
October-May (avoid summer heat and crowds)
Currency
USD
Language
English
Mid-range / day
USD 200
Is St. Augustine safe for Black travelers?
St. Augustine scores 3.2/5 (Mixed) on the ROAM BLK safety index for Black travelers. St. Augustine is a very safe, walkable tourist city. The historic district, Lincolnville, and the Matanzas waterfront are all accessible and welcoming.
Community welcome
4/5
Police climate
3/5
Discrimination risk
3/5
Black-owned presence
2/5
Why this score: Oldest US city; free Black community under Spanish; heritage
Neighborhoods to Know
Historic Downtown
Oldest US city — complex history of Black freedom and enslavement
Must-Visit Places
Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center
Documents St. Augustine's African American community from Spanish colonialism to civil rights
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St. Augustine Slave Market Monument
Historic slave market location — important and sobering history
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Castillo de San Marcos
17th-century Spanish fort — Fort Mose (America's first free Black settlement) was nearby
St. Augustine, Florida
Civil Rights walking tour
Wade-in protests at St. Augustine Beach, Woolworth sit-ins — critical 1964 civil rights history
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St. Augustine Beach
Atlantic Coast beach accessible from the historic city
St. Augustine, Florida
Visa
No visa required for US citizens
Frequently asked questions
Is St. Augustine safe for Black travelers?
St. Augustine scores 3.2 out of 5 (Mixed) on the ROAM BLK safety index for Black travelers. St. Augustine is a very safe, walkable tourist city. The historic district, Lincolnville, and the Matanzas waterfront are all accessible and welcoming.
Which neighborhoods in St. Augustine are good for Black travelers?
Lincolnville, Historic Downtown. National Historic Landmark District — free Black community under Spanish, Jim Crow civil rights protests
Are there Black-owned businesses in St. Augustine?
Black-owned presence in St. Augustine is low. ROAM BLK maps Black-owned businesses in the app, added by the community.
When is the best time to visit St. Augustine?
October-May (avoid summer heat and crowds)
How much does a day in St. Augustine cost?
Budget: USD 100 · Mid-range: USD 200 · Luxury: USD 400 per day, per ROAM BLK estimates.
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