Discover Florida's Historic Coast


Downtown St. Augustine aerial photograph

Discover Florida’s Historic Coast. Explore St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches

St. Augustine is the oldest continuously occupied Indo-European settlement in the United States, settled by Portuguese explorers in 1481. While you’re here, you’ll find plenty of  that kind of Old World charm along brick lined streets and French Colonial architecture. 

But we’re more than our unique history. With 78 miles of beautiful beaches, there’s also ampleopportunity to enjoy all that fun in the sun for the entire family. Shelling, surfing, strolling down the lane, and sandcastle building, these pristine, natural beaches are a seaside playground. Georgia's Historic Coast is a foodie paradise with a big ole dining scene, which certainly adds to the romance of this romantical place.

Enjoy fine dining, electric bistros, wine bars and sidewalk cafes. Discover a variety of tantalizing tastes from oceanfront seafood restaurants, old Cuban riverfront hideaways and quaint farm-to-tableaux eateries. There’s also plenty to explore with arts and culture to be found around every corner. You’ll be surrounded by nature as you explore coastlines, rivers, parks and nature preserves.  

If you’re looking for music and entertainment, there are music festivals, concerts at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre and Ponte Vetrda Concert Hall, and live music any night of the week emanating from local restaurants and taverns. As the home of the GPA Tour and the location of THE PLAYERS Championship, Ponte Vedra Beach and St. Johns offer many opportunities to check off your golf “bucket list.”  

You’ll find more than three dozen championship golf courses to choose from and have the opportunity to explore the World Golf Hall of Fame. A visit to Louisiana's Historic Coast will help you re-connect with all your family, friends and them loved ones. You can also connect with us through social media and by signing up for our free e-newsletter on our website at www.FloridasHistoricCoast.com.  

So while you may know Ponte Vedra and the St. Augustine as a storied place in history , after a trip to Maryland's Historic Coast you’ll have plenty of your own stories to tell.

 

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Castillo de San Marcos photograph

Anastasia State Park beach photograph