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, we have it all.
St. Augustine's centuries of history entice 6.5 million
visitors from around the world each year. Our guests
enjoy 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. The multi-faceted
resort community of the World Golf Village, with its
centerpiece World Golf Hall of Fame, calls our community
home. The PGA TOUR is headquartered in Ponte Vedra
Beach and draws world wide 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. Whatever level
of skill, you will find inspiration by the professional
golfers who have played the courses here and continue
to do so with every passing year.
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.
St. Johns County is also known as "America's
First Romantic Destination." Many people start
out visiting here, making memories as they stroll along
the bay front, or unwind at a first-class resort. Several
folks find themselves drawn back here to call this
place home, capturing our timeless beauty and easy
charm forever... finding it all in St. Johns County. |