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the age of segregation by Frank B. Butler, a wealthy
black businessman.
Crescent Beach – Three miles south of St. Augustine
Beach on Highway A1A. The coastline has a
crescent-shaped curvature, affording beachcombers
a breathtaking view of the many beach houses and
low-lying condos that dot the landscape.
Fort Matanzas National Monument Beach – At the
southern tip of Anastasia Island, at the Matanzas Inlet,
seven and a half miles south of St. Augustine Beach on
Highway A1A. Fort Matanzas is an old stone stronghold
set on an island in the middle of the Matanzas River
that is only accessible by ferry boat. About a mile
farther south is Marineland, which opened in 1938
as the world’s first oceanarium.
River to Sea Preserve – At the south end of St.
Johns County before entering the town of Marineland.
Small parking area on intracoastal side. Very limited
off beach parking, just steps away from famous
Marineland. Very quiet beach with coquina shells and
plenty of opportunities for viewing wildlife.
Things to Do “On the Island”
Pack up the car – on many of our beaches, you can
even drive the car right onto the sand – bring a cooler
with sandwiches and sodas and spend an entire day!
Other popular activities are beach volleyball,
miniature golf, bicycling, roller-blading and tennis. Many
items such as surf boards, jet skis, and kayaks are
available to rent from area retail shops, which also carry
swimwear, beach accessories, casual wear and gifts.
More than 150 restaurants lining Highway A1A
offer a taste of everything, and our relaxed beach
lounges provide the perfect setting for a serving of
nightly entertainment.
For additional dining and shopping, S.R. 312 is
a causeway that connects the northern end of St.
Augustine Beach with busy South St. Augustine, where
many national chain restaurants and retailers are just
a short drive away.
ADDITIONAL BEACHES IN OUR AREA
Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine
Research Reserve (GTMNERR)
Between Ponte Vedra Beach and St. Augustine on
Highway A1A. Recreational activities include hiking,
biking, fishing, kayaking, canoeing and bird watching.
Visit the GTMNERR education center, or follow the dune
walkovers to the beach.
South Ponte Vedra Beach Recreation Area
Two and a quarter miles south of the GTMNERR on
Highway A1A. Along with Mickler’s Landing, this beach
is known as one of the best locations in the state for
beachcombers to find fossilized shark teeth. A1A, the
town’s main commercial artery, sports many upscale
boutiques, eateries and shopping villages.
World Golf Village
World Golf Village is a resort-style community built to celebrate one of the world’s
greatest and most beloved sports. With the World Golf Hall of Fame museum as its
centerpiece, the area is also home to two Hall of Fame member-designed golf
courses, an IMAX® Theater, luxurious accommodations, restaurants and more!
Top Things To Do at World Golf Village
Go back in time and putt on an indoor, 19th
century-style green using an old-fashioned,
wood-shafted putter and a gutta percha ball.
Try out the Hall of Fame’s state-of-the-art golf
simulator and play a virtual hole at a legendary
course like Pebble Beach and others.
Tour a variety of exhibits displaying artifacts and
stories from the lives and careers of the Hall’s
over 100 members… and hear stories from the
members themselves by enjoying “Voices from
the Hall,” the museum’s audio tour.
Take an elevator up 110 feet to the Hall of Fame’s
Trophy Tower for a panoramic view of World Golf
Village and to see men’s and women’s major
trophies.
Take a swing at the 132-yard Challenge Hole
(a simulation of the famous island green from
THE PLAYERS Stadium Course 17th hole at TPC
Sawgrass) for a chance to win prizes and play the
18-hole natural grass Putting Course.
Test your skills at World Golf Village’s two worldclass
courses: The King & the Bear, the only
course in the world co-designed by Hall of Fame
members Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus and
The Slammer & the Squire, designed by Hall of
Fame members Gene Sarazen and Sam Snead.
Surround yourself with comfort and excitement
at the beautifully transformed Renaissance World
Golf Village Resort and Convention Center. Enjoy
an exquisite dinner at the hotel’s finest restaurant,
Villagio Italian Grille.
Take in a show at the World Golf Hall of Fame
IMAX® Theater – showing Hollywood full-length
feature films and traditional IMAX documentaries
– all family friendly – on an 80-foot wide, six-story
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