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ST. AUGUSTINE
Founded in 1565 by the Spanish,
St. Augustine is the oldest existing city in the United States. Come experience 450 years of history or just enjoy our 24 miles of beaches, and life on the water.
St. Augustine, the Oldest City in the United States, features more than 60 historic sites
and attractions, national monuments, architecturally-rich churches and unspoiled natural settings – all providing a variety of activities for visitors to enjoy. The area offers world-class golf and tennis facilities; award- winning spas; an abundance of boutique shopping; and the finest collection of recreational and social amenities available. With a wide navigable inlet, the city offers unmatched boating opportunities, offshore and inshore fishing, sailing, surfing and kayaking.
St. Augustine is home to the World Golf Village and World Golf Hall of Fame. And, forty-two miles of unspoiled beaches make this northeast Florida area one of the Sunshine State’s most popular meeting and vacation destinations.
Visitors to St. Augustine enjoy gentle ocean breezes and a year-round temperate climate The average daily temperatures in the area range from a low of 57 degrees Fahrenheit in January to a high of 81 degrees Fahrenheit in July and August. The average year-round temperature is 70 degrees. Average rainfall ranges from a low of 2.4 inches in December to a high of 6.8 inches in September, our year- round average rainfall is 49 inches.
Saint Augustine is a short 45-minute drive north from Daytona Beach, a one-hour and 40-minute drive from Orlando and a 35-minute drive south of Jacksonville, Florida.
.....MORE THAN JUST
OUR NATION’S
OLDEST CITY
Photo by Jeff Burton
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