St. Augustine Beach

St. Augustine Beach is located in the city of St. Augustine. The city is in the northeaster part of Florida and serves as the county seat of St. Johns County. It was founded in 1565 by Pedro Menendez de Aviles and is the oldest continuously occupied cities of the European-established port cites in the United States. The beach is one of the state's best. It includes a 14 mile stretch along Anastasia Island. The sand is smooth and wide, which is ideal for beach-goers. There are plenty of people who visit the beach to sunbathe, go shelling, walk, swim or surf. Kayaking, fishing and parasailing are also popular activities. There are plenty of great accommodations along the beach that offer direct access to the sand and surf. The area is populated with boutiques, surf shops, restaurants, video rental stores, ice cream parlors, jet-ski rental stands and souvenir shops. The famous St. Augustine Alligator Farm is just a short distance from the beach and tourists can enjoy viewing the St. Augustine Lighthouse, not too far from their beach towels. Many visitors to the state stay in St. Augustine and explore the surrounding area, as well as points further away in the state. The World Golf Village is a great place to enjoy championship golfing. Many plan day trips from St. Augustine Beach to Cape Canaveral, Walt Disney World or the Daytona International Speedway.