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St. Augustine Florida , founded in 1565, is the oldest permanently
settled city in the United States . You can see St. Augustine Florida history
reflected in the Spanish, Colonial, Victorian and Flagler-era buildings that
stand as grand tributes to past explorers and entrepreneurs' feats and failures.
St. Augustine , Ponte Vedra &
the Beaches' 42 miles of sun-drenched Atlantic coastline,
which once beckoned traders and treasure hunters to
its unspoiled shores, now welcomes adventurers of
a different sort. Sunbathers, shell-seekers and nature
lovers find beauty and solace of St. Augustine Beach
and Ponte Vedra Beach .
An ideal location for Florida family
vacations, St. Augustine offers a variety of places
to stay. Whether you choose to stay in a historic
St. Augustine bed and breakfast, in any of the St.
Augustine hotels, or stay longer in a St. Augustine
vacation rental; you are only blocks away from the
St. Augustine attractions.
 For
those looking to get in the swing of things, St. Augustine
golf is world renown. Our area offers world-class
golf and is home to the World Golf Village , PGA Tour,
TPC Sawgrass, ATP Tour International Headquarters
and the World Golf Hall of Fame. Local courses have
been designed by such greats as Sam Snead, Gene Sarazen,
Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus.
Indulge your hunting and gathering
instincts searching for Florida antiques at more than
50 antique stores and malls throughout the St. Augustine
area. Specialty shops, quaint boutiques and local
galleries round out the numerous shopping opportunities.
Various cultures have left their mark on St. Augustine
restaurants. Spanish cuisine, Minorcan specialties,
English pub fare and fresh local seafood are just
a few of the sundry dishes that are sure to please
your palate. Finish off your day with one of the spooky
St. Augustine ghost tours that haunt the historic
district.
St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra &
the Beaches is an ideal vacation destination for families.
St. Augustine Florida history comes alive with monuments
such as the Castillo de San Marcos , unique attractions
and exciting reenactments. Come experience the Old World
charm of the oldest city in the United States.
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