Visit St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra
and the Beaches
Come to St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra and the Beaches for a Florida getaway unlike any other. Here, brick streets lead to historic churches, living history museums, antiques stores, charming restaurants and B&Bs, and shops. A centuries-old fort stands guard, horse-drawn carriages clip-clop through the historic district, and ghost tours show you the area’s secrets.
Family attractions entertain and forty-two miles of pristine Atlantic beaches beckon. Ponte Vedra is a golfer's paradise feauring the PGA Tour HQ, THE PLAYERS Championship and elegant seaside resorts. A year-round calendar of events keeps things lively. We're the perfect place for your next family vacation, romantic getaway or gathering of friends.
July 4 - Have a blast at one of the East Coast’s largest fireworks shows! The spectacular fireworks burst above St. Augustine's ancient Castillo de San Marcos and reflect in the waters of Matanzas Bay. The 20-minute show includes a stirring soundtrack of great patriotic music. Admission is free with the best vantage points located along the bayfront between 
July 18-19 - Come explore the Castillo de San Marcos for free! The National Park Service is waiving entrance fees for this weekend of history and fun. Castillo staff and volunteers will present historic weapons firing demonstrations and living history programs that explain what it was like to be a soldier in Spanish St. Augustine. The weapons 
