St. Augustine

History comes to life here, where on any given day, you will find guides dressed in old-world costumes, weaving you through the sites of the town.

 

St. Augustine boasts iconic landmarks like the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, a living history museum depicting colonial life around 1740; the Fountain of Youth Discovery Park, tied to Ponce de Leon's legend; and the Mission of Nombre de Dios, where Pedro Menendez de Aviles arrived in 1565. Other highlights include the Ponce de Leon and Alcazar Hotels, built by Henry Flagler in the late 19th century, now home to Flagler College, St. Augustine City Hall, and the Lightner Museum.

 

The restored 1888 Casa Monica Hotel offers luxurious accommodations downtown. With over 50 attractions, historic sites, and points of interest, St. Augustine is a shopping paradise with boutiques, unique gift shops, antique stores, and museums lining almost every street.

 

St. Johns County has something for everyone. Whether you're looking forward to a relaxing day at the beach, a history lesson come to life, or a day exploring the shops of Old St. George Street.

 

Living in St. Augustine, one enjoys exploring the historic streets and attractions of downtown St. Augustine, lounging on the beautiful beaches of St. Augustine, Vilano, and Ponte Vedra. and find plenty of shopping and entertainment to spark most everyone's attention. Residents and visitors to St. Augustine enjoy scores of celebrations and events all year long. From the Great St. Johns County Fair in the spring, to the acclaimed holiday season Nights of Lights, to a handful of festivals and historic tributes sprinkled in between. Mother Nature had a field day when creating St. Johns County. The forty-two miles of expansive beaches offer a natural playground for most every water enthusiast. Boating, surfing, fishing, and jet-skiing are popular pastimes in St. Johns County, with several fishing tournaments drawing quite a crowd.

 

The golf courses of St. Johns County are world-acclaimed, luring golfers of every ability. Visiting the World Golf Village in St. Augustine is your chance to play two courses created by golf legends. The King & Bear is the world's only course co-designed by Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus, and the Slammer & Squire shows off the work of icons Sam Snead and Gene Sarazen and architect Bobby Weed. The PGA TOUR is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach and draws worldwide attention with the annual Tournament Players Championship (TPC) at Sawgrass. The annual Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf Tournament is also played here in St. Johns County. Additionally, the area offers top-notch golf instruction and numerous public and private courses to fit every golfer's needs. Whatever level of skill, you will find inspiration from the professional golfers who have played the courses here and continue to do so with every passing year. With stunning scenery and challenging layouts, golfing in St. Johns County is an unforgettable experience.

 

The ATP (governing body for men's professional tennis) maintains an elaborate world headquarters in Ponte Vedra Beach where players can practice on grand slam-style courts.

 

 

Nestled in the heart of St. Augustine, just south of the Historic Bridge of Lions in the city's historic district, is a true treasure for anyone traveling the Intracoastal Waterway: the St. Augustine Municipal Marina.

 

It is an ideal location that provides a picturesque and convenient harborage for both sail and power boats, with a friendly and helpful staff that is on duty 24/7 year-round. Fuel, oil, ice, and two complimentary pump-out stations are conveniently located on the fuel dock, and the marina has clean and secure restroom/shower facilities and a laundromat.

 

St. Augustine Municipal Marina provides all the amenities necessary for an enjoyable stay, plus the added benefit of being located in the center of "The Nation's Oldest City." You can enjoy historic sights, four-star restaurants, home-style diners, gift shops, art galleries, antique stores, and one-of-a-kind attractions all just a short walk from the safe, casual environment of the St. Augustine Municipal Marina.

 

In 2018, Flagler College celebrated the 50th anniversary of its founding. The school is located on 19 acres, the centerpiece of which is the grand Ponce de Leon Hall, a former luxury resort hotel now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

 

The masterpiece of Spanish Renaissance architecture was the dream of Henry Morrison Flagler, industrialist, oil magnate, and railroad pioneer. Since its founding in 1968, the College has spent more than $43 million restoring the historic campus and adding new buildings. The two newest buildings are a multimillion-dollar auditorium, seating nearly 800, and the technologically advanced Proctor Library. The campus is located in the heart of beautiful St. Augustine, just four miles from the Atlantic Ocean. Flagler's 19-acre athletic field is only two miles from campus.