About St. Augustine 400 Health Park Blvd. St. Augustine's year-round mild climate, miles of sandy beaches, the distinction of being the Nation's Oldest City and amenities galore all contribute to a lifestyle few other cities can duplicate. Four hundred years of history beckon over a million visitors from around the world each year to St. Augustine. Founded in 1565 by the Spanish, St. Augustine is a city of carefully preserved historic sites, attractions and neighborhoods.
Spanish influence is seen in architecture, street names, foods and art.
The area is home to several major fishing tournaments. The beaches also are a playground for swimming, volleyball, beach paddle tennis, and people watching. St. Augustine and St. Johns County is fast becoming known as a world headquarters for sports, and the gem of this area is the newly-opened World Golf Village. The only attraction of its kind, the World Golf Village is both a tribute to the game of golf as well as an international travel destination. Adding to the area's status as a world sports destination are the headquarters of both the PGA TOUR and the ATP Tour, located in Ponte Vedra Beach.