You can see it with out entering the grounds and paying if you wish.

I would contact them directly but I would think a service dog would need to be allowed.

Dear Lighthouse Fan, Great Question. School has just started so you are in luck, the crowds before School starts are always the most heavy. We are open in the summer from 9 am until 7 pm, and after Labor Day we'll be open until 6 pm. To really avoid the crowds I suggest coming early or later in the day. There are no guarantees but this usually works well. Be advised that children must be 44" tall to climb the lighthouse, and that we do close in rain with lightning. Thanks for a great question. Don't forget to look for the discount coupons on our web site before your visit. Cordially, Kathy A. Fleming Executive Director

I think it was about 20. The sunset was awesome and then the moon came up.

I just saw this, and apologize for not seeing it sooner. Active Military are free. Retired receive a 10% discount. Show your card. We love serving our military families. We also do retirement and reenlistment ceremonies at the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, Inc.

We have a 50 space lot which is free, or park along the park and the road near the wooded lot across the street. On weekends the public lots are reserved for boats and trailers but you can use these during week days Too. You can also take the trolley Beach bus over and you get a discount ticket w their sticker! Hope this helps.

Hi, I just saw your question. We allow dogs on site if they are on a leash. Dogs can go everywhere on the property except in the historic buildings. Please enter through the visitors center, which is the red roofed building to the south of the Keeper's House. It is not historic and we do not want you to leave your pup in the car. It's too hot in Florida. Cordially, Kathy A. Fleming Executive Director and Dog Lover

Hi, You can view the Lighthouse from the front lawn and there are excellent picture taking opportunities from the pier across the street in Red Cox Park. That's free. The Visitors Center is also free, which includes the shop and a small exhibit, and bathrooms. If you want to come into the Museum and see the lighthouse up close, then you pay admission. it also gets you access to the Keepers; House which includes an exhibition about the Lighthouse keepers AND a British Shipwreck from the time of the American Revolution. You can see our Boatbuilding program and walk the nature trails as well. Guided tours are offered free with admission on the hour between 11 am and 4 pm. We do this so that we can put the money back into restoration and educational programs, including maritime archaeology. To visit, please check our web site and download a 10% discount coupon that you can use when you visit. Or purchase tickets in advance using the coupon code LH15, for a 15% discount. If you don't want to go to the web there are discount coupons in local tourist maps. If you use the trolley or trains to get here, be aware that our fee is separate from that one. Parking at the light station is also free.

Dear Customer. If you buy your tickets in advance on line you can save 15%. Use the Coupon Code LH15.There are also 10% discount maps and coupons all over the City. Look for tourist magazines. Site admission is 12.95 Senior Admission (60 and over) is 10.95 and Children 12 and under are 10.95. A family membership is available for $50.00 on the front porch, and if you have a family of four, this an be a deal, since it also gives you 20% discount in the Museum shop. Please make sure little ones are 44" tall to climb the lighthouse tower. There are 219 steps, which is equivalent to a 14 story building so be healthy when you climb too. Don't forget the exhibits in the Keepers' house, as well as the boatbuilding exhibition. Plus, our nature trail is back open after the hurricane, and we have a pirate ship playground for little ones who can't climb the lighthouse tower. Thanks for your question.

The website says 7:30 pm