About the St. Augustine, Florida and St. Johns County Area 

The nation's oldest city, St. Augustine, was founded by the Spanish in 1565; 55 years before the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock, and 42 years before the English colonized Jamestown; making it the oldest permanent European settlement on the North American continent. 

St. Augustine's 12,000 residents live amidst this rich history every day and through archaeological digs, research and restoration, have carefully preserved this history which is shared with more than one million visitors each year. Tourism is the mainstay of St. Augustine's economy, with historical sites, the beaches and outdoor recreation being the biggest attraction for travelers. Historic landmarks abound and include the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, the Spanish Quarter, a living history museum which interprets life in colonial St. Augustine circa 1740; the Fountain of Youth Discovery Park, the Mission of Nombre de Dios, and the grand Victorian structures built by Henry Flagler which now house Flagler College, St. Augustine City Hall and Lightner Museum. The city has more than 50 attractions, historic sites and points of interest. 

Accommodations range from fine resorts to charming bed and breakfast inns; restaurants range from quaint cafes to four-star rated fine dining establishments, with many restaurants serving as attractions themselves. Shopping in St. Augustine is a buyer's paradise with boutiques, unique gift shops, antique stores, and museums waiting to be discovered on nearly every downtown street. On the outskirts of town are shopping malls and retail centers. Just off I-95 at State Road 16 is the gigantic and very popular St. Augustine Outlet Center. 

Downtown St. Augustine offers established neighborhoods, several on the National Register of Historic Places, and ownership or rental opportunities are available, many with restoration and renovation possibilities. 

With river and oceanfront real estate literally sandwiching this area, St. John's County waterfront homes are easy to find. There are 42 miles of beaches in St. John's County and acres upon acres of parks and nature preserves. St. John's County school districts were just listed within the top 14% of the nation's schools. Overall, the quality of living here is great. 

Many beautiful communities make up St. John's County, offering plenty of opportunities for real estate investment. Whether you prefer boating, hiking or shopping, you'll find it in abundance in St. John's County.  

Due east directly across the St. John's River from Clay County in the Northwest section of St. Johns County are Switzerland and Fruit Cove. Bound on the north by Julington Creek, the southern boundary of Duval County, Switzerland and Fruit Cove are beautifully nestled along the east banks of St. Johns River. This area is primarily a bedroom community for both Jacksonville and St. Augustine and features single family residences in a variety of subdivisions. The lack of commercial development in the area and the preservation of the scenic Bartram Trail (Highway 13) appeal to residents and newcomers alike. 

Ponte Vedra Beach is a town of about 23,000 residents located on the Atlantic Ocean between Jacksonville, Florida and historic Saint Augustine, Florida - America's oldest city. 

Located at the northern tip of St. John's county, it has what many consider the finest schools in Florida. Ponte Vedra is the world headquarters of the Professional Golfer's Association (PGA) Tour and world headquarters of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). The World Golf Village and the World Golf Hall of Fame are just a few minutes' drive away. More than two dozen professionals make Ponte Vedra Beach home. The PGA Tour Player's Championship tournament happens each March at the Stadium Course at the PGA Tour Headquarters in Ponte Vedra Beach. 

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