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Join a small-group nighttime paranormal investigation in St. Augustine using television-style equipment like EMF meters and EVP recorders. This hands-on, two-hour tour explores 1–2 outdoor locations where guides teach investigative techniques and send recorded audio to participants afterward.
Join a small-group nighttime paranormal investigation in St. Augustine using television-style equipment like EMF meters and EVP recorders. This hands-on, two-hour tour explores 1–2 outdoor locations where guides teach investigative techniques and send recorded audio to participants afterward.
The night arrives with a salt tang and the distant blink of a lighthouse as the group assembles in the St. Augustine Yacht Club parking lot. Streetlamps sketch cobblestone shadows and the guide passes out EMF meters and EVP recorders; the air feels both ordinary and poised, like a breath held before a plunge. You caravan in your vehicle to one or two outdoor sites — courthouse squares, old grave plots, or a riverside stretch — and the instruments become extensions of your curiosity.
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Operated by After Dark Investigations · St. Augustine, Florida
The night arrives with a salt tang and the distant blink of a lighthouse as the group assembles in the St. Augustine Yacht Club parking lot. Streetlamps sketch cobblestone shadows and the guide passes out EMF meters and EVP recorders; the air feels both ordinary and poised, like a breath held before a plunge. You caravan in your vehicle to one or two outdoor sites — courthouse squares, old grave plots, or a riverside stretch — and the instruments become extensions of your curiosity.
St. Augustine is America’s oldest continuously occupied European settlement (1565), and its layers of Spanish colonists, British holdovers and maritime trade make it a rich place for stories: coquina fort walls, 18th‑ and 19th‑century burial grounds, and narrow lanes that have seen everything from privateers to Civil War patrols. Geologically, the region’s coquina stone and tidal estuaries shape where people settled and where fragments of the past linger.
Expect a mix of controlled investigation and historical interpretation: guides explain spirit boxes, Ovilus devices, REM pods and EVP techniques, then invite participants to run equipment. The small-group format (under 10) means hands-on time and quieter observation — useful if you want clearer audio or a closer read on the devices.
Practical: arrive 10 minutes early at the Yacht Club parking area, bring a charged phone and a headlamp, and be prepared to drive between sites. The tour runs ~2 hours at night; it’s accessible for most fitness levels and wheelchair friendly at meeting spots. Dress for humidity, mosquitos and sudden coastal breezes; keep conversations respectful, follow site rules, and expect audio files to be emailed to you after the investigation.
easy.
2 hours.
Suitable for most adults and older children who can stand and walk short, slow distances; minimal physical exertion.
Age requirements vary; guides collect age bands at booking but the experience is generally suitable for older children supervised by adults and for anyone comfortable in a nighttime setting.
Service animals are permitted; non-service pets are discouraged due to the night environment and historic sites.
Tours can be canceled for bad weather — check cancellation policy and expect full refunds if canceled more than 24 hours in advance.
No — all standard paranormal equipment (EMF meters, EVP recorders, spirit boxes, Ovilus, REM devices) is provided and explained during the tour.
Founded in 1565 by Spanish settlers, St. Augustine’s coquina fort (Castillo de San Marcos) and layered colonial architecture reflect centuries of European and maritime influence.
These investigations visit historic outdoor sites — avoid touching monuments, pack out trash, and keep artificial light and noise to a minimum to protect fragile structures and wildlife.
After Dark Investigations operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The night arrives with a salt tang and the distant blink of a lighthouse as the group assembles in the St. Augustine Yacht Club parking lot. Streetlamps sketch cobblestone shadows and the guide passes out EMF meters and EVP recorders; the air feels both ordinary and poised, like a breath held before a plunge. You caravan in your vehicle to one or two outdoor sites — courthouse squares, old grave plots, or a riverside stretch — and the instruments become extensions of your curiosity.
The night arrives with a salt tang and the distant blink of a lighthouse as the group assembles in the St. Augustine Yacht Club parking lot. Streetlamps sketch cobblestone shadows and the guide passes out EMF meters and EVP recorders; the air feels both ordinary and poised, like a breath held before a plunge. You caravan in your vehicle to one or two outdoor sites — courthouse squares, old grave plots, or a riverside stretch — and the instruments become extensions of your curiosity.
St. Augustine is America’s oldest continuously occupied European settlement (1565), and its layers of Spanish colonists, British holdovers and maritime trade make it a rich place for stories: coquina fort walls, 18th‑ and 19th‑century burial grounds, and narrow lanes that have seen everything from privateers to Civil War patrols. Geologically, the region’s coquina stone and tidal estuaries shape where people settled and where fragments of the past linger.
Expect a mix of controlled investigation and historical interpretation: guides explain spirit boxes, Ovilus devices, REM pods and EVP techniques, then invite participants to run equipment. The small-group format (under 10) means hands-on time and quieter observation — useful if you want clearer audio or a closer read on the devices.
Practical: arrive 10 minutes early at the Yacht Club parking area, bring a charged phone and a headlamp, and be prepared to drive between sites. The tour runs ~2 hours at night; it’s accessible for most fitness levels and wheelchair friendly at meeting spots. Dress for humidity, mosquitos and sudden coastal breezes; keep conversations respectful, follow site rules, and expect audio files to be emailed to you after the investigation.