EXPLORE ST. JOHNS COUNTY

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Box 1630, St. Augus- climate allows us to enjoy activities the year around! tine FL 32085 The area is rich with history. Settled in 1565 by the Spanish, The Record is at One News Place, the county seat of St. Augustine is the oldest permanently St. Augustine, FL 32086 occupied city in the United States, nearly 450 years old! Phone: (904) 829-6562 Whether you are new to the area or a longtime resident, EXPLORE is designed to help you know what is going on in Online at www.staugustine.com the best part of the state. We hope the features, stories, maps Published by Ron Davidson and schedule of events will make this a publication you will Morris Communications Company, use throughout the year. Don’t forget to visit staugustine. Spring 2011 com for new events and activities that are constantly added to the busy calendars of events in our county. EXPLORE ST. JOHNS COUNTY 4 | St. Johns County Parks and Recreation 2175 Mizell Road St. Augustine, FL 32080 PUBLIC PARK FACILITIES IN (904) 209-0333 [email protected] For Further Park Information: ST. JOHNS COUNTY St. Johns County Parks www.SJCFL.us 1 Aberdeen Park www.ci.St-Augustine.fl.us 2 Alpine Groves Park www.SJRWMD.com 3 Armstrong Park www.FloridaStateParks.org 17 4 Beach Walkover and Parking www.NPS.gov 5 Beluthahatchee Park (UD*) Ponte 6 Bird Island Park (UD*) 7 BMX Track 6 ¨ 8 Boating Club Road Boat Ramp Vedra 0 2.5 5 Miles 9 Calvin Peete Recreation Complex 10 Canopy Shores Park (UD*) 34 11 Chase Field Palm 12 Cornerstone Park Valley 13 Crescent Beach Park 74 14 Cunningham Creek School Fields 15 Davis Park 12 16 Deep Creek Boat Landing 44 17 DeLeon Shores Park 18 Doug Crane Park 37 20 Durbin Creek School Fields 49 21 Durbin Crossing Park 39 54 26 80 20 f11 22 Equestrian Center 23 Francis Field f16 15 24 Frank Butler Park East 25 Frank Butler Park West Fruit 26 Fruit Cove School Fields 27 Galimore Center, Pool and Vickers Park Cove 28 Gamble Rogers School Fields Atlantic Ocean 29 Green Road Boat Ramp 5 30 Hastings Center, Al Wilkie Park 41 31 Helen Mellon Schmidt Park 2 21 32 Joe Pomar Jr Park f5 33 Ketterlinus Gym 14 1 34 Landrum School Fields 35 Lighthouse Park 73 f10 36 Matanzas Inlet Fishing Park f1 37 Mickler Beachfront Park 38 Mill Creek School Fields 48 f9 39 Mills Field 40 Nease Beachfront Park (UD*) 41 Nocatee Preserve (UD*) 42 North Beach Park 59 f14 64 43 North Shores Park 44 Ocean Palms School Fields 45 Old Shands Bridge Fishing Pier 77 46 Oliver Park 76 38 47 Osceola School Fields 45 48 Palencia Park 8 49 Palm Valley Boat Ramp Park 50 Palmetto Road Boat Ramp 52 51 Palmo Community Park 52 Palmo Road Boat Ramp 42 53 Parks and Recreation Administration Office 51 54 Plantation Park f8 55 Pope Road Park 87 See 56 Rails to Trails Park, East 3.2 miles Portion f15 57 RB Hunt School Fields 32 Detail 58 Riverdale Park and Boat Ramp Map 59 RiverTown Field 9 60 Ron Parker Park 11 St. Augustine 61 Shore Drive Boat Ramp 62 Shore Drive Moultrie Bluffs Park 63 Shore Drive Waterfront Park S 64 South Ponte Vedra Park t 65 Southeast Intracoastal Waterway Park . 66 St. Augustine Amphitheatre J 4767 67 St. Augustine Little League Park o 68 St. Augustine South Tot Lot h 69 St. Johns County Fairgrounds n 70 St. Johns County Ocean Pier Park s 71 St. Johns Golf Club 62 R 72 Surfside Park 7 St. Augustine 73 Switzerland Point School Fields i v 58 Beach 74 The Players Senior Community Center e 61 75 Treaty Park r 76 Trout Creek Park 10 88 77 Usina Boat Ramp Park 75 78 78 Vaill Point Park 79 Vermont Heights Park 50 24 80 Veterans Park 79 71 28 81 Vilano Beach Fishing Pier and Pavilion 82 Vilano Beach Fountain and Pavilion 85 40 Detail 25 13 83 Vilano Beach Oceanfront Park (Not Open) 69 f13 84 Vilano Boat Ramp Park Wd 81 43 Map 85 Vilano Nature Greenway 29 86 Walter E. Harris Community Center 84 72 f4 87 West Augustine District Park 4 88 Windswept Acres Park c1 82 ¨ Hastings 65 c1 Davenport Park 3 c3 Events Field and Swing Park 23 83 86 f12 c4 J Edward Red Cox Recreation Facility 16 36 f1 12 Mile Swamp Conservation Area c3 f2 Anastasia State Park 35 30 f3 Castillo de San Marcos National Monument f3 f7 f4 Deep Creek Conservation Area c4 f5 Deep Creek State Forest 33 f4 f6 Faver-Dykes State Park 57 f6 31 f7 Fort Matanzas National Monument 27 Marineland f8 Fort Mose State Park f2 f9 Guana River - GTMNERR 22 46 f10 Guana River Wildlife Management Area 66 f11 Julington-Durbin Preserve 55 f12 Matanzas State Forest Ax Flagler f13 Moses Creek Conservation Area 18 70 f14 Stokes Landing Conservation Area Estates f15 Watson Island State Forest 63 f16 Durbin Creek Canoe Launch

68 53 60 UD* = Under Development Map Prepared: May 7, 2010. This map is for reference use only. Ej EXPLORE ST. JOHNS COUNTY | 5 Ex p l o r e : St. Johns County Index County parks ______page 6 Coming events______page 8 Golf directory______page 10 Concert venues______page 11 County beaches______page 12 Fish pier______page 15 Beach access maps______pages 16 -17 Tours and attractions______page 18 More information about St. Johns County Public lands ______page 26 can be found in The St. Augustine Record or on line at www.staugustine.com. EXPLORE ST. JOHNS COUNTY 6 | Ex p l o r e : Co u n t y Pa r k s Bird Island Park Located behind the Ponte Vedra Beach library, Bird Island Park, which took eight years to complete, was created from com- munity groups and local Ponte Vedra leaders who saw a need for a children’s park in the area. The park features walking trails, a gazebo, a maze-like gar- den winding through benches and lots of native Florida flowers and plants blooming New by sidewalks and this sitting areas. year Artistic touch- es are also found throughout the small park, including sculptures, such as a colorful and whimsical turtle, and a handcrafted mosaic bordering the storytelling area, all created by local artists. All the art in the park is “interactive,” so children are welcome to touch Solomon Calhoun Community Center and climb aboard if they wish. St. Augustine Mills Field Baseball fields, multipurpose Anastasia State Park Dog park, tennis courts, pad- 1805 Racetrack Road fields, tennis courts, community 1340-A A1A Hwy. S. dle tennis courts, multi-purpose St. Johns center. 904-461-2033 fields, picnic pavilions, lake, 2 softball fields, 6 baseball www.floridastateparks.org/ catch-and-release fishing, bicy- fields. Davis Park anastasia cle jogging trail and racquetball 210 Davis Park Road Camping, day use, fishing, courts. It also features a popular Rivertown Park Ponte Vedra canoeing, kayaking, beach, na- skate park. Skate park admission 200 Swamp Oak Trail ture trails and guided walks. is $1 for county residents and $2 St. Johns 6 baseball fields, 4 softball Experience a secluded walk of for non county residents. 4 baseball fields. fields, 3 football fields, 5 soccer more than one mile along an fields, playscape, dog park. undeveloped beach leading to Northwest Switzerland Point Park St. Augustine inlet. Great op- 777 Greenbriar Road Deleon Shores Park portunities for bird watching Aberdeen Park St. Johns 9 Dolphin Blvd. E. and serenity. 1401 Shetland Drive, St. 2 baseball fields. Ponte Vedra Johns Neighborhood park, skate Davis Park 2 multipurpose fields, 4 youth Trout Creek area, pavilion, softball field, 2455 Palm Valley Road, Ponte softball fields. 6795 Collier Road dog park. Vedra Beach St. Augustine 904-209-0333 Alpine Groves Park Community center, passive Palencia Davis Park is a fee-based facil- 2060 S.R. 13, St. Johns park, trail, picnic pavilion and 380 Palencia Village Drive ity where groups may rent fields Passive riverfront park, picnic picnic area. St. Augustine to play a variety of sports and pavilion. Multipurpose field, 3 baseball activities. Davis Park also fea- Turnbull Park fields, picnic pavilion, playscape, tures four stocked fishing ponds Durbin Crossing Park 4815 S.R. 16 basketball for children, two fenced-in dog 345 Islesbrook Parkway St. Augustine parks, a playground, concession St. Johns Southwest stand and rest rooms. 2 multipurpose fields, 4 youth Veterans Park baseball fields. 1332 Veterans Parkway Al Wilke Park Ron Parker Park St.Johns 6140 Main Street 607 Old Beach Road Julington Creek / Multipurpose fields, basket- Hastings St. Augustine Beach Plantation Park ball courts, playscape, skate area, Community center, multipur- Features a children’s play- 3060 Racetrack Road dog park. pose field, baseball field, tennis ground, tennis courts, paddle St. Johns courts, gymnasium, basketball tennis courts and a popular Northeast courts, playscape, weight room, dog park. Football field, multipurpose picnic area. field, artificial turf field. Cornerstone Park Treaty Park 1046 A1A North Armstrong Park 1595 Wildwood Drive Ponte Vedra 4950 Harvey Ave. EXPLORE ST. JOHNS COUNTY | 7 Elkton playscape, basket ball courts. Boat ramp, picnic pavilions. Hamilton Upchurch Picnic area, playscape. Neighborhood Park Joe Pomar Park Butler Park East Located on Red Cox Dr. Riverdale Park 1600 Masters Drive 5860 A1A South and Anastasia Blvd., Hamilton 980 C.R.. 13 South St. Augustine St. Augustine Upchurch Neighborhood Park Riverfront park, picnic area Picnic pavilion, multipurpose has a picnic area, a fitness trail, fields, dog park, baseball field. Crescent Beach Park playground equipment, na- Vermont Heights Park 6930 A1A South / Cubbedge ture overlook and a beginner Road inline and skateboarding area. 4235 Maine Ave. SPECIALTY Chase Field St. Augustine Parents of children under the Elkton, FL 32033 PARKS 545 King age of 17 must sign a consent Playscape, picnic area Street SE Intracoastal waiver which can be found at Skate Parks St. Augus- Waterway Park the city’s web site under Forms Southeast Treaty Park tine 8295 A1A South and Application. The forms can Solomon Calhoun Hamilton Up- St. Augustine also be obtained by visiting the Community Center church Vail Point city’s Financial Services Center Park Passive park along Intrac- at 50 Bridge St. during business 1300 Duval Street Dog Parks 630 Vail Point oastal waterway, trails. hours or the Surf Station, 1020 St. Augustine Treaty, Road Anastasia Blvd. Community center, full-size Davis, City of St. Augustine gymnasium, swimming pool, Veterans, St. Augustine, Fullerwood splash park, community rooms, Ron Parker, Davenport Park Neighborhood Park future sports fields. DeLeon Shores Picnic pavil- Located at the corner of San Pomar Park ions, playscape, Carlos and San Marco Ave., Located at the corner of Collier-Blocker-Puryear nature trails, the park has a restored antique Bannan St. and Hildreth Drive, 10 North Holmes Blvd. dock. carousel which operates seven Fullerwood Park was completed St. Augustine days a week. The playground in the summer of 2007. The park Community center, picnic pa- Shore Drive Park area, Kourtney’s Korner, is fully has a basketball court, swings, a vilion, playscape, softball field, Shore Drive handicap-accessible with both slide, monkey bars, teeter-totter tennis courts. St. Augustine open and closed slides, monkey or see-saw, a merry-go-round Picnic area. bars and other exercise and fun and bike rack. Eddie Vickers Park equipment. The entire park is 399 Riberia St. Butler Park West fully enclosed and picnic tables The Eddie Vickers Park St. Augustine 399 Riverside Blvd. are available. Located at 399 S. Riberia St. Baseball field, picnic pavilion, St. Augustine Continued on page 27 EXPLORE ST. JOHNS COUNTY 8 | Ex p l o r e : Coming Ev e n t s Hastings Potato past and present, and will feature And Cabbage Festival performances by world-renowned May 7 acrobatic pilots as well as many Hastings outstanding military exhibits and 904-471-0909 static displays. Watch the spectacu- lar daredevil Location: Northeast Come help celebrate this year’s Florida Regional Airport harvest season as this annual event Admission: $10 per day for adults returns to St.Johns County. Known and $5 a day for children over 5. as the Potato Capitol of Florida, the town of Hastings will host a fun- Memorial Day Summer filled day with entertainment of all Concerts In The Plaza kinds, kids’ activities, art and history exhibits and a Farmer’s Market. May. 30 Location: Hastings Recreational St. Augustine Field 904-825-1004 Directions: Off of SR 207, west of www.plazaconcerts.com St. Augustine Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy a return to those warm sum- Admission: Free mer evenings of yesteryear when the bandstand in the plaza was The Players where everyone gathered to enjoy Championship music. This exciting performance by the St. Augustine Jazz Society takes May 9 to May 15 place in St. Augustine’s historic Ponte Vedra Beach Plaza de la Constitucion. Get com- 904-285-PUTT fortable by bringing a lawn chair or 1.800.741.3161 blanket. http://www.pgatour.com Location: Plaza de la Constitucion Hours: 1 to 5 p.m Follow your favorite player in his quest for fame and fortune at The Drake’s Raid Players Championship held on one 4th of July fireworks over the Castillo. of the world’s greatest courses June 4 -- the Stadium Course at TPC includes Ernie Els, Doug Ford, Jock per person St. Augustine, Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach. The Hutchison and President George www.DrakesRaid.com Players Championship is recognized H.W. Bush. Location: World Golf 40th Annual Bluewater by PGA TOUR members as “their” Village Tournament Relive history as the English corsair, championship tournament. It fea- Directions: I-95 Exit 323 in St. Sir Francis Drake, and his raid- tures one of the most coveted titles Augustine. May 17 to May 22 ers return to St. Augustine in an in professional golf, the strongest Hours: The ceremony takes place at St. Augustine authentic re-creation of the 1586 field of competitors and the richest 6 p.m. 904-674-4552 sack of the city. Open to the public, purse. http://WWW.NEFMA.com the raiders’ camp at the Fountain Location: TPC Sawgrass Jefferson Starship At of Youth Park features displays of Hours: The tournament takes place Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Come see the excitement of big the arms and armor, craft skills, and Thursday through Sunday, and is game fishing during this an- lifestyles of the period explained televised live. May. 13 nual tournament sponsored by the by costumed interpreters. In the 1050 A1A North Northeast Florida Marlin Asso- late afternoon, “Drake” and his World Golf Hall Of Fame Ponte Vedra Beach ciation. Boats from all over the followers will descend on the city’s Induction Ceremony 904-209-0367 Southeast come to participate. Big historic district. www.pvconcerthall.com prizes for the biggest catches are May 9 awarded. Registration is $901 per 245th Annual Greek St. Augustine Experience a performance by vessel. Landing Day Celebration www.WGV.com Jefferson Starship at the Ponte Location: Camachee Cove Marina Vedra Concert, a stop on their 40th Admission: There is free admission June 25 to June 26 Experience one of the most impor- Anniversary Tour. Original members to observe. 41 St. George St. tant events for golf when the World Paul Kantner & David Freiberg, St. Augustine Golf Foundations recognizes some along with other band members St. Augustine Air Show 904.829.8205 of the sport’s greatest achievers. will perform “Somebody to Love, www.StPhotios.com After 12 years, the ceremony will Wooden Ships, White Rabbit” and May 28 to May 29 make the move to the Monday many other favorites. St. Augustine airport Celebrate the 245th anniversary of The Players Championship Location: Ponte Vedra Concert Hall www.staugustineairshow.net of the arrival of the first colony of heightening the ceremony’s expo- Hours: The show starts at 7 p.m. Greeks in North America. Hun- sure during the heart of the golf Admission: VIP tickets are $55 per The event will honor our military dreds of Greeks, Menorcans and season. The class of 2011 inductees person, regular admission is $40 with a special “Salute to Veterans,” Corsicans arrived in St. Augustine EXPLORE ST. JOHNS COUNTY | 9 on June 26, 1768 and went on to Location: Casa Monica Hotel/ establish the New Smyrna Colony. Hundreds of anglers compete in Experience a live performance Renaissance Resort at World Golf St. Photios Shrine serves as a me- this competition. when Alison Krauss & Union Station Village morial to those Greek colonists by Location: St. Augustine City Marina featuring Jerry Douglas brings their witnessing the Orthodox Faith and Paper Airplane Summer Tour 2011 St. Johns County Fair promoting the Hellenic culture. Selena Gomez at the St. to the St. Augustine Amphitheatre Location: The St. Photios National Augustine Amphitheatre Location: St. Augustine Amphithe- October 18-23 Greek Orthodox Shrine atre Elkton Admission: Free July 31 Directions: located on Anastasia www.stjohnsfair.com St. Augustine Island St. Augustine’s Fourth 904-824-1565 Hours: Show starts at 8 p.m. St. Johns County celebrates its rich of July Celebration www.staugamphitheatre.com agricultural heritage at the county Florida Heritage Book fair. Featuring livestock exhibits July 4 A performance by Platinum-selling Festival and midway rides. St. Augustine artist Selena Gomez & The Scene 904-825-1004 at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Sept. 23 to Sept. 24 Annual Christmas Parade Selena Gomez, one of the stars St. Augustine One of the East Coast’s largest of Disney Channel’s “Wizards of 904-940-0194 December fireworks shows. The spectacular Waverly Place”, will be performing www.fhbookfest.com One of the largest parades in North fireworks burst above the Castillo her most recent Top 10 hit “Who Florida. Floats, marching bands, de San Marcos. The 20-minute Says” and other songs from her A celebration of the authors and cars, horses and Santa. Starts on show includes a stirring sound track third album. Allstar Weekend will be books that chronicle the ethnic, San Marco Ave and travels through of great patriotic music. the opening act of the concert. social, and historical heritage of St. Augustine. Location: Along the bayfront Location: St. Augustine Amphithe- the Sunshine State.. On Friday, between the Castillo and the Bridge atre writer’s workshops take place at British encampment and of Lions. Admission: $75, $45, $35, and $25 the Casa Monica Hotel in historic Grand Illumination Hours: The fireworks blast off at St. Augustine. Then, the Literary 9:30 p.m. Alison Krauss at St. Au- Legends Awards Banquet takes December gustine Amphitheatre place at the Renaissance Resort at 904-819-2629 Kingfish Challenge World Golf Village. On Saturday, Experience St. Augustine under Aug.. 19 panel discussions take place from British occupation of the city from July St. Augustine 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ringhaver 1763 to 1784. Features a torch- St. Augustine 904-471-1965 Student Center at Flagler College in light parade. 904-824-8322 www.staugamphitheatre.com downtown St. Augustine. EXPLORE ST. JOHNS COUNTY 10 | Ex p l o r e : Golf St. Augustine The Golf Club at South Hampton Semi-private 18 holes/ par 72 904-287-7529 hamptongolfclubs.com Designed to offer challenges to every level of experience

King and the Bear Semi-private 18 holes/ par 72 904-940-6088 golfwgv.com A collaboration between Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus

St. Augustine Shores Ponte Vedra Semi-private 18 holes/ par 70 904-794-0303 capstonegolf.net Palm Valley Golf Club Ideal for beginners and intermediate golfers Public 9 holes/ par 27 904-824-9279 Royal St. Augustine Features 1,425 yards of golf Public 18 holes/ par 72 904-824-4652 royalstaugustine.com Ponte Vedra Golf Club Course boasts five par-3s Public 18 holes/ par 72 904-285-0204 pontevedragolfandcc.com Slammer and Squire Only regulation golf course in the area to have six par 3s to play Semi-private 18 holes/ par 72 904-209-0350 golfwgv.com TPC Sawgrass, Stadium and Valley Courses Course designed by Bobby Weed, Sam Snead and Gene Sarazen. Public 18 holes/ par 72 904-273-3235 tpc.com St. Johns County Golf Club Home of The Players Championship Public 27 holes 904-209-0350 sjgc.com Julington Creek County-owned course has three different nine-hole sections Champion’s Club at Julington Creek 18 holes/ par 72 904-287-4653 www.championsclubgolf.com EXPLORE ST. JOHNS COUNTY | 11 Ex p l o r e : Entertainment venues Ponte Vedra Concert Hall A new conference Ringo Starr 1050 A1A North room, 4 concession Ponte Vedra Beach stands, a merchandise performs at the 904-209-0367 area, a large plaza, and St. Augustine www.pvconcerthall.com an arboretum of walk- Amphitheater ing trails. This brand new hall, located Hosts concerts, win- in 2010 between St. Augustine and Jack- ter wonderland, farmers sonville, opened in February after market, high school a year of renovation turned it graduations, free mov- from a church to a live venue. ies The concert hall seats 450 and has enough room for 875 in Limelight Theatre a standing-room audience. The hall’s first season in- 11 Old Mission Ave. cludes acts such as The B-52’s, St. Augustine Sister Hazel and comedy troupe 904-825-1164 or 866-682-6400 The Upright Citizens Brigade. www.limelight-theatre.org Aside from concerts, the hall plans on hosting movie screen- “Live theater at its intimate ings and lectures. best.” This 110-seat house gives a superlative up-close and St. Augustine personal theater experience Amphitheater yearround. Comedies, dramas, musicals and theater workshops Anastasia Boulevard for youngsters and adults. Call www.staugamphitheatre.com/ for current information, ticket prices and schedule. Total Number of Seats: 4092 EXPLORE ST. JOHNS COUNTY 12 | Ex p l o r e : Co u n t y Be a c h e s Beach Access Minimal vehicle beach driv- Guana Tolomato Matan- Beach Driving / Parking ing ⁄ parking. Access fee from zas National Estuarine Anastasia State Park March 1st through end of Sept. Research Reserve (GTM- Motor vehicles are permitted Horseback riding during des- NERR) Location: On Anastasia Is- to park on several stretches of ignated times only with special land, at St. Augustine Inlet, 1 mile beaches for a fee. Passes are permit. Location: Between Ponte east of downtown St. Augustine required for vehicular access Vedra Beach and St. Augustine and directly north of St. Augus- from March 1 through Sept 30 Frank B. Butler Park at 505 Guana River Road tine Beach at 340-A A1A South, each year. Traffic is regulated and Ponte Vedra Beach. St. Augustine. the ten-mile per hour speed limit Location: On Anastasia Facilities: The research Facilities: Offers windsurf- is strictly enforced. Pedestrians Island two miles south of St. reserve offers excellent edu- ing, kayaking, snack bar, hiking ⁄ are urged to stay alert and use Augustine Beach at 5860 A1A cational opportunities, dune biking ⁄ nature trails, dune walk- caution. Soft sand and high South, St. Augustine. walkover, hiking, biking, and over, campground, rest rooms, tides may prevent access and Park Hours: Open sunrise horseback riding trails. picnic tables, and showers. Life- drive-ability on the beaches. Call to sunset daily. Other information: The guards staffed seasonally. the beaches information line Facilities: Rest rooms, off- GTMNERR education center is a Other information: Driving at 904-209-0331 for updated beach parking, dune walkover, perfect place to stop for the day is prohibited on Anastasia State beach conditions. picnic tables and showers. For and visit. Just across A1A from Park beaches. . information about reserving the the education center are beauti- Annual Pass Fee – on sale picnic pavilion call 209-0333. ful coquina beaches where the Crescent Beach March 2 through Sept. 30: Lifeguards staffed seasonally. occasional right whale sighting Sold only at beach toll booths Other information: Frank may take place. Location: On Anastasia Is- County Resident – $40 B. Butler hosted Martin Luther These beaches are also a land just three miles south of St. Non-resident – $50 King, Jr. and associates in his popular spot for some quiet time Augustine Beach at 6930 A1A Daily fees – March 1 through motel in 1964 during a widely while beachcombing. South, St. Augustine. September 30: Sold only at publicized civil rights visit to St. For more information: 823- Facilities: Rest rooms, dune beach toll booths Augustine. Environmentally sen- 4500. http://www.dep.state.fl.us/ walkover, covered picnic tables, County Resident – $6 sitive dune system home to the coastal/sites/gtm and showers. Pavilions on a first Non-Resident – $7 native Anastasia Island Beach come first serve basis. Lifeguards Mice and gopher tortoises. are staffed seasonally. Source: County web site EXPLORE ST. JOHNS COUNTY | 13 Fort Matanzas National Monument Beach Location: At the southern tip of Anastasia Island, at the Matanzas Inlet, 7.5 miles south of St. Augustine Beach on High- way A1A. Facilities: Rest rooms, off- beach parking, dune walkover, rest rooms. Lifeguards are sea- sonal. Other information: Fort Matanzas National Monument Visitor Center is located across the street. Minimal vehicle beach driving ⁄ parking. Access fee from March 1 through end of September. Horseback Riding is not permitted within park boundaries. Area hosts an assort- ment of protected species, such as least tern, Anastasia Island Beach Mice, gopher tortoises, and sea turtles. For more infor- mation www.nps.gov/foma Mickler’s Beachfront Park

Location: South end of Ponte Vedra Beach on Highway A1A. St. Augustine Beach 1109 1/2 Ponte Vedra Blvd., Ponte Vedra. horseback riding. Lifeguards popular activities on this trailers. Horseback riding Facilities: Rest rooms, show- staffed seasonally. coquina type beach. Off beach permitted year round with Other Information: Sun- parking is available as well as ers, handicapped accessible Continued dune walkover, grills, and bathing, and fishing are designated parking for horse EXPLORE ST. JOHNS COUNTY 14 | Be a c h e s Co n t i n u e d special beach use permit. parking, rest rooms, covered pic- Coastal Highway. For more information and nic tables, grills, stairs to beach. Facilities: Offers newly to obtain a permit for horse- Prohibited Items / Activities Pavilions are available on a first, renovated rest rooms, dune back riding contact St. Johns come, first serve basis. walkover, showers, and picnic County Beach Services at n No loud music. Music may not tables. Pavilion is available on 904-209-3740. be heard more than 25 feet from St. Augustine Beach a first, come, first serve. its source. Other information: This North Beach n Alcoholic beverages and glass Location: On Anastasia Is- beach is a popular spot for Location: Take Vilano bridge containers prohibited. land 4 miles south of downtown sunbathing, fishing, horseback over Intracoastal Waterway, go n Open fires prohibited. Heated St. Augustine on Highway A1A riding and 4x4 driving. Horse- north on A1A, at second highway objects (coals, etc.) must be Beach Blvd in the City of St. Au- back riding is allowed north of walkover make left into park. disposed of properly. gustine Beach. the Surfside access ramp year 3721 Coastal Highway. n Fireworks prohibited. Facilities: Offers fishing, pic- round with special beach use Facilities: Rest rooms, show- n Unleashed animals prohib- nicking, a splash park, a pavilion permit. Beach driving ⁄ parking ers, highway walkover, off beach ited. Please clean up after your that can be rented out for special is permissible with special beach parking grills, playground, and animals. Owner must remove events, rest rooms, picnic tables, use permit. picnic pavilion. Pavilion use is on defecated material from beach. showers, and a visitor center. To obtain a permit go to a first, come, first serve basis. n No soliciting, canvasing, or Lifeguards staffed seasonally. http://www.sjcfl.us/HCP/Per- commercial activities. Other information: The SJC mits.aspx River to Sea Preserve n Motorized boats may not Ocean Fishing Pier is the first launch from the Atlantic Ocean of the pedestrian access points Usina Beach Location: At the south end of Beach. within the city of St. Augustine St. Johns County before entering Beach. For more information Location: 4 miles north of the town of Marineland. Small about the City of St. Augustine Vilano Beach on Highway A1A. parking area on Intracoastal side. Beach goto www.staugbch. 4100 Coastal Highway, St. Au- Facilities: Very limited off beach South Ponte Vedra Beach com. gustine. parking, just steps away from fa- Recreation Area Facilities: No facilities. mous Marineland. Location: 2.25 miles south of Surfside Other information: Beach Other information: Very the Guana Tolomato Matanzas offers endless recreational uses, quite beach with coquina shell National Estuarine Research Location: One half mile including fishing, sunbathing, and plenty of opportunities for Reserve on Highway A1A. north of the Vilano vehicle ac- beachcombing, surfing and ve- wildlife viewing. Facilities: Limited off-beach cess ramp on Highway A1A. 3070 hicle access ramp. Beach driving EXPLORE ST. JOHNS COUNTY | 15

⁄ parking is permissible with spe- Fishing Pier cial beach use permit only. St. Augustine Beach 904-461-0119 Vilano Beach St. Johns County Ocean Location: 2 miles north of Pier is a 4 acre beachfront downtown St. Augustine, on park with a variety of ame- Highway A1A just over the Vi- nities including: lano Bridge at the end of Vilano n 4 Acre beachfront park Road. 2725 Anahma Drive. n Free Parking Facilities: Rest rooms, dune n Playground walkover, covered picnic tables, n Picnic tables and showers. Pavilion may be n Restroom facilities reserved; contact Parks and n Outdoor showers Recreation at (904) 209-0333. n Covered pavilion (Click Lifeguards staffed seasonally. here for more information) Access Information: Minimal n Bait, ice, tackle, refresh- vehicle beach driving ⁄ parking ments access fee from March 1 – end n Lighted beach volleyball of September at Vilano and Por- Courts poise Point vehicle access ramps. n Tide charts Other information: Vilano Daily Fishing Passes Season Fishing Passes beach is a popular spot for fish- Swimming and surfing are Children and people Resident $20 ing, sunbathing, beach parking/ not permitted within 400 with disability Non-resident $30 driving, and surfing (when the feet of the pier. Resident $1 tide is coming in). As you enter at Non-resident $1.50 Also Visit Vilano and drive south towards Hour: Daily from 6 a.m.- 10 Shands Pier the St. Augustine Inlet past the p.m. Adult Fishing Pass State Rd. 13 jetties you enter Porpoise Point. Fee: Daily sightseeing tick- Resident $2 This is a popular spot for fishing ets $1 Non-resident $3 Vilano Fishing Pier and launching jet skis. 260 Vilano Rd. Vilano Beach Free to the public % % % 234 o% OP#« OP

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Ponte Vedra Retreat Whitehall Map Panel Index Ocean Manor Fountains GTMNERR North Guana River - GTMNERR Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Beaches Research ReserveEnvironmental Education Center 234 The research reserve offers excellent educational Map OP opportunities, hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails. GTMNERR Store Walkover (Parking: 15) Just across A1A from the education center are beautiful Fishermans Cove South coquina beaches where the occasional Right Whale Fairways sighting may take place. These beaches are also a Beaches popular spot for some quiet time while beachcombing. Map Phone: (904) 823-4500 Windemere Website: www.dep.state.fl.us/coastal/sites/gtm Hallmark II Quail Pointe Spinnakers Reach Legend Deer Run VillasBeach Club Villas Beach Access Horseback Riding Surf Villas Permit Required S PonteVedra Blvd oVehicle Access Park Þ Rough Creek OPWalkover Public Park Boat Ramp % Foot Path Beach Driving 234Public Boat Ramp Allowed Permit Required Lifeguard Tower

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Viejo St #« Vilano Beach Vilano beach is a popular spot for beach Þ o Porpoise Point Vehicle Access driving, sunbathing, surfing, and fishing. Wildlife can include bottlenose dolphins, least tern, and an occasional manatee. Lifeguards are staffed on a seasonal basis. Porpoise Point A popular beach launch for kayaks and personal watercraft. GTMNERR Middle Walkover GTMNERR DISCLAIMER OP GTMNERR Middle Walkover (Parking: 80) managed parking and access to natural beaches. This map is for reference use only. Data provided St. Johns County are derived from multiple sources with varying levels of accuracy. The St. Johns County GIS Þ Recreation & Parks Anastasia State Park Division disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy Where everybody plays! or completeness of the data shown hereon. 0.7 miles St. Johns County Beaches Map Prepared: December 21, 2009. Þ 2175 Mizell Rd S S PonteVedra Blvd St. Augustine, FL 32080 GTMNERR South Walkover GTMNERR (904) 209-0333 OP GTMNERR South Walkover (Parking: 100) managed parking and access to natural beaches. www.sjcfl.us/BCC/Parks_1_Recreation/Beaches www.SJCFL.us

234 EXPLORE ST. JOHNS COUNTY 18 | Ex p l o r e : To u r s a n d a t t r a c t i o n s St. Augustine Pirate pirate movies, including the pistol Potter’s Wax Museum & Treasure Museum of Captain Barbossa and Jack 17 King St. 12 Castillo Drive Sparrow’s sword from Disney’s 904-829-9056 877-467-5863 “Pirates of the Caribbean” are also 800-584-4781 www.thepiratemuseum.com on display. www.potterswax.com

The St. Augustine Pirate and Trea- Marineland Potter’s Wax Museum was the sure Museum, located in Historic Marineland Dolphin Adventure first wax museum in the United Downtown St. Augus- 9600 Oceanshore Blvd. States. Inside you’ll be up close and tine across from the 904-471-1111 personal with more than 160 of the New Castillo de San Marco, 877-425-6504 world’s most famous personalities this opened in December www.marineland.net sculpted in lifelike wax. Potter’s also year 2010 after pirate features an all-new gift shop. enthusiast and former Experience the thrill of swimming Philadelphia 76ers owner Pat Croce with dolphins at Marineland’s Ripley’s Believe It or Not moved his Pirate Soul Museum Dolphin Conservation Center. Enjoy 19 San Marco Ave. from Key West to the Ancient City these amazing animals through 904-824-1606 in search of a more family-friendly hands on opportunities. Learn www.staugustine-ripleys.com audience. about dolphin anatomy, behavior The museum features the Marineland and the challenges they face in the Witness mystical treasures, inter- 400-year-old Captain Thomas Tew’s wild. For those who prefer a little national oddities and exotic art treasure chest, the world’s only ship, the execution dock, the cap- distance, watch dolphins swim, forms that inspired the hit TV show. authentic pirate treasure chest; tain’s quarters and a gun deck. play and interact with guests in Located in a beautifully restored, one of the world’s two surviving The Below Deck attraction, created programs. Available after hours for 1887 historic landmark, it is fun for Jolly Roger flags; a wanted poster by the Disney Imagineers allows one of a kind dolphin weddings the whole family. Loaded with three from 1696; and actual shipwreck those interested in experiencing and private events Located on floors of hundreds of fascinating treasures from the 18th century. Captain Blackbeard’s final battle A1A, south of the county line. and amazing oddities. -The museum has several walk- to step inside a dark cell and hear, through exhibit areas of a tavern, smell and feel how life was on a the cobblestone streets of a port in pirate ship. Jamaica, the main deck of a pirate Memorabilia from Hollywood EXPLORE ST. JOHNS COUNTY | 19 At t r a c t i o n s Co n t i n u e d

St. Augustine Alligator Farm pants throughout the course. and Zoological Park 999 Anastasia Blvd. Ripley’s St. Augustine 904-824-3337 Sightseeing Trains www.alligatorfarm.com 170 San Marco Ave. 904-829-6545 The only facility in the world hous- 800-226-6545 ing every species of crocodilians, with more than 1,000 hungry Explore St. Augustine. Train tours reptiles as the main attraction. The operate daily from 8:30 a.m. - 5 23 species of crocodilians from p.m. The scenic seven-mile tour around the world include rare white stops at several of the city’s most alligators. Shows every hour include popular attractions, historical sites, the “Rainforest Review,” featuring restaurants and shops. The entire macaws and cockatoos. Alligator tour takes approximately one hour, feedings are twice daily. but you may step on and off the train at any of the 20 stops and Crocodile Cross- your ticket is good for three con- New ing The new zip line at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm secutive days of travel. Also offering this at the Alligator complimentary pick-up and return year Farm Participants can also choose ended. to all area hotels. Free parking. -This aerial park, between two courses, one of which Officials at the Alligator Farm said which features zip will take them up to 60 feet in the the course is physically challenging World Golf Hall of Fame/ lines and obstacles, including tight- air – nearly double the legal height- enough for participants of all ages IMAX Theater ropes, loose bridges and swinging restriction for buildings built on the to receive a good workout. One World Golf Pl. logs, opened in March at the St. shores of St. Augustine Beach. The course also provides opportu- 904-940-4123 Augustine Alligator Farm. Crocodile Crossing is St. Augus- nities for organizations and corpo- 800-WGV-GOLF It’s the only aerial park of its kind tine first major adventure tourism rations interested in team-building www.wgv.com on Earth, as adventure-seekers will attraction, which aims to bring and bonding activities. be able to zip and walk over all 23 families together through thrilling -The park will cost $55 per par- Golf fans and history buffs enjoy species of crocodilians and near experiences and hands-on activities ticipant, each of whom will receive 70,000 square feet of exhibits, toucans, lemurs and other animals that will make memories to share safety instructions and gear from video and artifacts celebrating golf at the zoo. with others once the vacation has specialists who will monitor partici- Continuedued EXPLORE ST. JOHNS COUNTY 20 | At t r a c t i o n s Co n t i n u e d greats. The IMAX theater shows Free blacksmiths, carpen- entertaining films for adults and ters, leatherworkers students on a variety of subjects. for and homemakers. Plus, resorts, golf courses, the PGA locals The DeMesa-Sanchez Tour Spa Laterra and the PGA Tour House is the only Golf Academy are all onsite. authentic colonial-era structure in the compound. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument Father Miguel 904-829-6506 O’Reilly House Museum. www.nps.gov/cas 32 Aviles Street 826-0750 The fort is the oldest and largest www.oreillyhouse.org stone fort in the continental United States, built by the Spanish during The structure now known as the 1672-1695 with O’Reilly House was built circa 1691 blocks of coquina. The Castillo De San Marcos National Monument during the First Spanish Period here Free fort was never con- in St. Augustine. Only for quered—it endures tours are given Monday through Free the fort, Castillo de locals as the nation’s oldest Cathedral Basilica Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and on for San Marcos – built of and only remaining www.thefirstparish.org Sunday from 1 to 5 pm. Donations locals the same tabby and 17th century stone are accepted. coquina, and around fort. A drawbridge entrance allows This Spanish Colonial Renaissance- the same time period entry to visitors over a 40-foot style structure was built in 1797 Colonial Spanish Quarter and – is older. You can take a virtual dry moat. Bombproof storerooms and reconstructed in the late Spanish Quarter Museum tour of the museum; study the surrounding the central plaza house 1880s. The roots can be traced back 29 St. George St. house’s five architectural phases; exhibits explain the history of the to the first Mass held in 1565 when St. Augustine learn more about St. Augustine’s fort; tours take you to the vaulted Admiral Don Pedro Menendez de 904-825-6830 rich and unbroken Catholic tradi- powder magazine, a dank prison Aviles and his party first landed in www.historicstaugustine.com tion dating back to 1565; glance at cell, the chapel and guard rooms. St. Augustine and founded the old- a comparative timeline of local and Open daily from 8:45 a.m. to 5:15 est permanent European-founded This Spanish village recreates life in world history; and browse a photo p.m. Closed Dec. 25. city in the United States. The cathe- the 1700s with costumed char- gallery that shows the O’Reilly dral is open until 5 pm daily; guided acters demonstrating the skills of House and other local landmarks, EXPLORE ST. JOHNS COUNTY | 21 At t r a c t i o n s Co n t i n u e d then and now. ing St. Augustine from the south. site of the ancient Indian village of The park commemorates the killing Seloy, that on April 3, 1513, Ponce Florida Heritage Museum of nearly 250 French Huguenots by de Leon came ashore to landmark at the Old Jail the Spanish, an act that gave the and record the first moment of our 167 San Marco Ave. river and inlet the name Matanzas, nation’s history: The discovery of 904-829-3800 Spanish for “slaughters.” Open the continent of North America. 800-397-4071 daily. Free Come and explore 15 acres and 500 years of history among the Tour the authentic old jail and the Fort Mose Historic State Park oaks and magnolias. Drink from museum, which documents 400 15 Fort Mose Trail the famous spring where Ponce de years of Florida’s past, focusing 823-2232 Leon reportedly landed. Open daily. on the life of Henry Flagler, the www.floridastateparks.org/fortmose Civil War and the Seminole Wars. Government House Museum Highlights include an extraordinary Located about two miles north of 48 King St collection of toys and dolls, mostly the Castillo de San Marcos, just 825-5079 from the 1870s to the 1920s, and off US 1, Fort Mose is the first free www.staugustinegovernment.com a replica of a Spanish galleon filled African-American settlement to with weapons, pottery and trea- exist in the United States. Listed on Located in the center sures. A Timucuan Indian hut in a the National Register of Historic Free of St. Augustine in forest setting illustrates the lifestyle Places, the site is open daily; visi- for the Historic Down- of the city’s first residents. tors center is open Th-M, 9 am-5 locals town Plaza, this mu- pm. Enjoy hiking and kayaking, or seum explores St. Au- Fort Matanzas take a ranger guided tour Saturday gustine’s history from Follow Highway A1A south for 11 am. Entry fee for vehicles is $4. early native settlement to Henry approximately 15 miles to the park Flagler’s Golden Era. The house has entrance on the right Fountain of Youth served as the governor’s residence, Free side of the road. 11 Magnolia Ave. courtroom, office building and post for www.nps.gov/foma 904-829-3168 office before becoming the home all 800-356-8222 of the museum and the Historic St. Built on an island in Free www.fountainofy- Augustine Preservation Board. 10 the 1740s, the fort for outhflorida.com a.m. to 4 p.m. locals once protected the islands from pi- The Lighthouse rates and British vessels approach- It was here, on the Continued EXPLORE ST. JOHNS COUNTY 22 | At t r a c t i o n s Co n t i n u e d

Mission of Nombre de Dios www.moas.org/dowmuseum 904-824-2809 800-342-6529 Old St. Augustine Village. On one www.missionandshrine.org/ city block, discover more than 400 The first Easter Mass in the New years of history. Hidden among World was held at the mission in beautiful courtyards are nine 1565. Masses are still held at the historic houses original to the site. site along the bay. The walking tour Inside you’ll find exhibits reflecting of the Mission grounds includes St. Augustine history and a lifetime the Mission plaque, Father Lopez of collecting by museum benefactor, statue, Our Lady of La Leche Shrine Kenneth W. Dow. Open Mon. - Sat. and many more historical markers. 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Sunday. 11 Here, the Spanish settlers began the a.m. - 4:30 p.m. devotion to Our Lady of La Leche, which continues to this day. Lightner Museum 75 King St. The Oldest House Museum 904-824-2874 71 Charlotte Street www.lightnermuseum.org 904-824-2872 www.staugustinehistoricalsociety. The former Alcazar Hotel, con- org Schooner Freedom structed in the late 1880s, is part of Henry Flagler’s A must-see on your tour of the facilities. that convey how life has changed Free legacy of Florida nation’s oldest city. The Oldest House Museum Com- and how it has remained the same for hotels. Included in the Free The museum complex, plex is open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Indian to pioneer times in Old locals museum’s collection for owned and operated Florida. Specialty hands-on student are Victorian period locals by the St. Augustine Old Florida Museum group programs are available upon memorabilia, stained- Historical Society, in- 904-824-8874 request to school or scout groups. glass art by Louis Tiffany, paint- cludes Florida’s Oldest 259 San Marco Ave ings, sculpture, toys, porcelain and House, two museums, a changing www.fortmenendez.com Dow Museum furniture. Located at 75 King St., in exhibition gallery, an ornamental of Historic Houses the City Hall building. Hours are 9 garden, and a museum store. Your This hands-on history museum has 246 St. George St. a.m.-5 p.m. daily. admission ticket gives entry to all games, weapons, foods and tools 904-823-9722 EXPLORE ST. JOHNS COUNTY | 23 At t r a c t i o n s Co n t i n u e d

El Conquistador Speedboat 72-foot Schooner Freedom for an Rides entertaining cruise on Matanzas Municipal marina Bay. Beware, there be pirates here. 904-738-4695 “Ghosts and Legends” riding tour. www.elconspeedboat.com Travel through the antiquated city to the Lighthouse as your host Enjoy a 60-minute entertaining shares scandalous tales, unsolved tour, featuring waterfront points of mysteries, bizarre characters and interest. This fun and exhilarating ghostly sightings. ride is appropriate for New children (with parents/ The Ghosts this guardians), teenagers, & Gravestones Tour year individuals, couples, 27 San Marco Avenue. families, history buffs 904-826-3663 … and anyone who St. George Street Fax: 904-829-6678 enjoys being on the water. www.historictours.com GhoSt Augustine The entrance to the mall is by the Endless Summer Charters 162 St. George St., Ste 19 Cathedral Basilica at the south side Tour exploring the darker side of St. of St. Augustine, Inc. 904-824-8840 of the pedestrian only part of St. Augustine’s past. The tour guide, 57 Comares Ave. 866-266-6641 George Street. the town gravedigger, tells stories 904-501-7374 www.ghostaugustine.com of spirits encountered from tales www.endlesssummercharters.com Ghost Tours of St. Augustine of murder, mayhem and ghostly A variety of tours – choose from 2 St. George St., Ste. 101 apparitions. Deep sea fishing charters. Choose Haunted Hearse Tour, Haunted Pub 904-461-1009 one of five charter fishing boats to Tour, Pub Hearse Ride or the Total 888-461-1009 Old Town Trolley Tours supply your private deep sea fishing Paranormal St. Augustine Tour . Use 904-825-1938 of St. Augustine adventure. Captains are local pro- EMF meters and temperature gaug- aghostlyexperience.com 167 San Marco Ave. fessionals very familiar with local es in some of the most haunted 904-829-3800 fishing grounds. places in the city. GhoSt Augustine’s A guide in period dress will lead 800-868-7482 ticket sales and tour departures you by lantern light to see the www.trolleytours.com/st-augustine/ are located inside Heritage Walk most active sights and share the Mall at 162 St. George Street in strange and unusual. “Ghosts of The tour covers more than 100 the heart of historic downtown. the Matanzas.” Set sail aboard the Continued EXPLORE ST. JOHNS COUNTY 24 | At t r a c t i o n s Co n t i n u e d

FREE TO RESIDENTS sights of interest and has 22 stops of-a-kind handmade souvenirs. intracoastal waterway either south Schooner Freedom where you can hop on or off to to Fort Matanzas or north through St. Augustine Marina The following attractions are free sightsee, shop or dine. The tour Pena-Peck House Guana State Park. Cruise on the St. Augustine to St. Johns County Residents includes a three-day pass on-board 143 St. George St. beautiful Matanzas Bay past St. 904-810-1010 n Government House Museum the trolley, free ticket to the Florida St. Augustine Augustine’s historic bayfront and www.schoonerfreedom.com/ n Lightner Museum Heritage Museum and the St. 904-829-5064 Castillo de San Marcos. Sail or n Colonial Spanish Quarter Augustine Beach Bus. Board at the www.staugustinewomans-ex- kayak the calm waters of Salt Run, Freedom is an authentic replica of Museum Old Jail complex located at 167 San change.com nestled between Anastasia Island a 19th century blockade run- n Fountain of Youth Marco Ave. Free parking available. and Anastasia State Park. ner. She is a 72’, double masted, n Ximenez-Fatio House Discount attraction tickets and tour Historic home, open gaff-rigged, topsail schooner. She n Father Miguel O’Reilly Mu- packages available. Free for tours. Daily tours San Sebastian Winery was built in Norfolk, Va. in 1982 seum for are available, dona- 157 King St. by famed Naval architect Merritt n Fort Matanzas National Monu- Oldest Wooden School House tions are accepted for St. Augustine Walters, the first of his many Rover ment locals Historic Museum and Gardens the preservation of 904-826-1594 schooners. The Freedom was the 14 St. George St. this historical home. 888-352-9463 first sailing tour boat to be certified St. Augustine Tours run Mon. - Fri. 12:30 - 4 p.m. www.sansebastianwinery.com/ under the Coast Guard sub-chapter 904-824-0192 and Sat. 12:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. ‘T’ to carry passengers to hire. 800-653-7245 Group tours are available. A short audiovisual presentation; Freedom is frequently inspected Gift shop with 51% handcrafted enjoy a guided walking tour of the by the USCG and carries all of the Let your first lesson items. Smocked children’s clothing, production facility. You pass over equipment necessary to ensure a Free in history start at The lovely linens, gifts for the home, la- the bottling line, sparkling wine safe and fun outing. for Oldest Wooden School dies and men and local cookbooks production area, on to the Port and locals House. Listen to the and food. k Cream Sherry in the authentic Oak St. Augustine Eco Tours animated schoolmas- Barrel Room. Enjoy a wine tasting 111 Avenida Menendez ter and his pupils as Raging Water Sports experience, showing all the inter- St. Augustine they depict what school life was 57 Comares Ave. esting steps of how to taste and 904-377-7245 like in the 1700s. Compare your St. Augustine savor a selection of San Sebastian www.staugustineecotours.com school days with those of the old 904-829-5001 wines. Tours last approximately one days! This original building is more www.ragingwatersports.com/ hour. The Wine Shop offers a variety Best chance of seeing dolphins and than 200 years old and made of red of gift items, glassware, wine acces- a large variety of wildlife in St. Au- cedar and cypress. A true historic Jet ski motor boat, sail boat and sories, gourmet foods and specialty gustine. An interpretive Naturalist treasure. Old school gifts featuring kayak rentals available. 50 mile gift baskets. will explain dolphin behavior, bird- colonial toys. Teacher gifts and one- riding area! Explore the scenic life, and elements of the estuary. EXPLORE ST. JOHNS COUNTY | 25 At t r a c t i o n s Co n t i n u e d DID YOU KNOW? See numerous historic and natural Explore a 19th century architectural Join Captain Zach & expert guides sights along the St. Augustine masterpiece and its astounding art for private tours of the waters n Vi s i t o r s s p e n t a l m o s t $6,000 f o r waterfront and beautiful Matanzas and antique collection while learn- surrounding the Ancient City. Bring e v e r y m a n , w o m a n a n d c h i l d living in Bay. Hosted by the Usina family for ing of the Villa’s 127 year history. a camera to capture the amazing St. Jo h n s Co u n t y . four generations. Originally built as a private home wildlife and great views. Call for n Th e $711 m i l l i o n s p e n t b y t h e m by Franklin Smith in 1883, it is a trip times and rates. Located at City w h i l e t h e y a r e h e r e s u p p o r t s m o r e Tour Saint Augustine, Inc. 1/10th scale replica of a portion of Marina next to the Bridge of Lions. t h a n 12,000 j o b s f o r c o u n t y 4 Granada St. the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Boating or kayaking this will be r e s i d e n t s , w h o , in t u r n s p e n d t h e i r St. Augustine Spain. Free parking. your most memorable adventure in m o n e y h e r e s u p p o r t i n g a n o t h e r 904-825-0087 St. Augustine 22,000 j o b s , a c c o r d i n g t o a r e c e n t 800-797-3778 Ximenez-Fatio House Museum s t u d y p e r f o r m e d b y t h e Un i v e r s i t y o f www.staugustinetours.com 20 Aviles St. St. Augustine Lighthouse Fl o r i d a . St. Augustine and Museum n La s t y e a r, t h e c o u n t y c o l l e c t e d Offering you one-stop shopping 904-829-3575 81 Lighthouse Ave. $42.7 m i l l i o n in s a l e s t a x r e v e n u e for Northeast Florida. Pre-set or www.ximenezfatiohouse.org/ St. Augustine, FL 32080 f r o m v i s i t o r s ! Sa l e s t a x is o n e o f t h e customize creative tour pack- 904-829-0745 p r i m a r y s o u r c e s o f r e v e n u e f o r s t a t e ages and entertainment from one Recognized as one www.staugustinelighthouse.com a n d l o c a l g o v e r n m e n t s . hour to one week for groups and Free of the best preserved individuals of all ages and interests for historic buildings in Climb 219 steps to the top of the So u r c e : St. Au g u s t i n e , Po n t e Ve d r a , making it easy to book. As a full- locals the city, this dwelling 165-foot tower for a breathtak- & Th e Be a c h e s Vi s i t o r s a n d Co n v e n - service receptive operator, they can was renowned as an ing view of historic downtown St. t i o n Bu r e a u provide a wide variety of group and inn throughout the Augustine, the beaches, and the individual tour packages includ- 19th century (c. 1798). The site nation’s oldest port. Discover St. ing accommodations, tours, meals, features the area’s only original Augustine’s rich maritime his- St. Augustine Municipal Marina attractions and entertainment. They detached kitchen structure and a tory at the site of Florida’s first St. Augustine believe in providing guests with the 19th- century garden. lighthouse. Explore exhibits in the 904-824-1806 finest hospitality. restored keepers’ house about the 800-542-8316 Coast Guard in WWII St. Augustine, www.scenic-cruise.com/ Villa Zorayda Museum shipwrecks, and the lives of the 83 King St. keepers and their families. Don’t Take a boat ride aboard Victory III. St. Augustine For more attractions goto forget to shop in the museum store Departs daily from the St. Augustine 904-829-9887 for unique lighthouse and maritime Municipal Marina for a one-hour- www.villazorayda.com/ giftsSt. Augustine Scenic Cruise and-fifteen-minute-narrated tours. EXPLORE ST. JOHNS COUNTY 26 | Ex p l o r e : Public Lands

There are more than 30,000 acres of public land series of large swamps. Moses Creek available for recreation in St. Johns County Wildlife viewing: Wildlife Conservation Area sightings include white-tailed Size: 2,042 acres. deer, foxes, songbirds and St. Johns River Water are found in this area, as well as snakes. Location: Take U.S. 1 south Management District lands osprey and other water-depen- Restrictions: No vehicles from St. Augustine to Dupont dent bird species. Center. Head east about one mile Deep Creek Fo r m o r e Restrictions: No Stokes Landing on S.R. 206. Two entrances with vehicles parking areas are on the north Conservation Area i n f o r m a t i o n o n Conservation Area side of S.R. 206; the western Size: 4,483 acres. Wa t e r Ma n - Size: 274 acres. Location: Entrance Twelve Mile parking area is equipped for a g e m e n t l a n d s on State Road 13, north Swamp Location: From U.S. 1 north horseback riders. of State Road 207. g o t o www . Recreation Area of the St. Augustine airport, take Description: The area pre- s j r w m d .c o m Size: 378 acres. Venetian Boulevard to Old Dixie serves one of the few remaining Description: Deep Road and turn left on Lakeshore undeveloped tidal creeks in the Creek, the most promi- Location: Inter- Drive. The entrance is on the region. Seven natural communi- nent natural feature, runs national Golf Parkway, just west right. ties -- scrub, upland mixed forest, through the area after draining of U.S. 1. Description: The water freshwater tidal swamp, mesic the agricultural area around Description: Area is com- management district’s first ac- flatwood, depression marsh, Hastings. The conservation area posed mostly of planted pine quisition in the coastal basin of dome swamp and estuarine is almost entirely floodplain, bot- forest with several small cy- the Tolomato River. This con- tidal marsh -- can be found on tomland hardwood and cypress press domes throughout. This servation area was purchased the land. Canopied dirt roads swamp, with minimal high land. 378-acre recreation area is part of to protect water resources, wet- serve as trails beneath grand The state of Florida owns the a 21,898-acre tract that is under lands and wildlife habitat. old live oaks, through scrub, to northern 725 acres, which were a long term timber reservation. Wildlife viewing: The area sandy bluffs overlooking Moses purchased as part of the St. Johns The larger tract -- Twelve Mile is home to wood storks, red- Creek. River Blueway, a Florida Forever Swamp Wildlife Management tailed hawks, wading birds and Wildlife viewing: The area project. Area -- is managed by the Florida otters. is home to wading birds, includ- Wildlife viewing: Fish and Wildlife Conservation Restrictions: No vehicles ing great blue heron and egrets, Black bears and bald eagles Commission. This tract is of a and osprey, hawks, gopher tor- EXPLORE ST. JOHNS COUNTY | 27 toise, deer, otter and fox. Boating and canoeing are available on Moses Creek and the Matanzas River, and the property is accessible by water. There are no launches located on the property. Restrictions: No vehicles For more information on the water district’s lands go to www.sjrwmd.com or (386) 329- 4404.

State forests Matanzas State Forest Size: 4,699 acres.

Location: Parking for trails is on U.S. 1, south of S.R. 206. Description: The area con- tain extensive pine plantations but also have quality upland and wetland habitats. Wildlife viewing: Gopher tortoise and Florida Fort Mose State Park black bear have been document- ed, as well as the wood stork, State Parks Description: The park with eagles and falcons, return American eagle, roseate spoon- border Pellicer Creek and the to nest at the park each year. bill and American swallow-tailed Faver-Dykes State Park Matanzas River. Pellicer Creek Wading birds, such as egrets, kite. Size: 5,920 acres is a popular site for birding with wood storks, white ibis, and her- Restrictions: No vehicles more than 100 bird species seen ons, feed in the tidal marshes More Information: www.fl- Location: The park is on during spring and fall migra- and creeks. This peaceful park dof.com/ Faver-Dykes Road, off U.S. 1, tions. Songbirds, including the is also home to deer, turkeys, 300 yards north of I-95. colorful wood warblers, along Continued on page 28 EXPLORE ST. JOHNS COUNTY 28 St a t e l a n d s c o n t i n u e d f r o m p a g e 27

hawks, bobcats, and river otters. www.floridastateparks. located in the hammock forest, Education Center on the west Fishing, picnicking, and nature org/faverdykes/ or (904) 794- away from blowing sand and side of A1A. walks are popular activities. 0997 salt spray. Wildlife viewing: Guana Pellicer Creek is a designated The fishing area on Salt Run River Marsh Aquatic Preserve state canoe trail and visitors Fort Mose State Park features a fish identification has salt marshes, a large arti- can rent canoes at the park. kiosk. Admission Fee: $8 per ficial freshwater-to-brackish A full-facility campground is Location: Off U.S. south vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per water lagoon, open ocean and available. just north of the St. Augustine vehicle. $4 single occupant ve- a cross-section of a barrier is- Admission Fee: $5 per city limits. hicle. $2 pedestrians, bicyclists, land. vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per Description: The site that extra passengers, passengers in This diversity provides habi- vehicle. $4 single occupant ve- once was home to the first free vehicle with holder of Annual tat for a variety of resident and hicle. $2 pedestrians, bicyclists, black settlement in what is now Individual Entrance Pass. migratory wildlife. Bird rooker- extra passengers, passengers in the United States. A 1-mile Camping Fee: $28 per night, ies, including a sizable breeding vehicle with holder of Annual boardwalk provides an easy plus tax. Includes water and population of the endangered Individual Entrance Pass. walk to a beautiful marsh over- electricity. wood stork, are found within Camping Fee: $18 per night, look. Has a visitor’s center. Reservations: Reservations the preserve. plus tax. Includes water and Admission Fee: $2 per may be made up to 11 months The preserve also contains electricity. Florida residents person in advance on line or call 800- 13 miles of beach. who are 65 years of age or older -326-3521. Recreational activities at the or who hold a Social Security Anastasia State Park reserve include hiking, biking, disability award certificate or Size: 1,600 acres GTM Research Reserve fishing, kayaking or canoeing, a 100 percent disability award Size: 12,000 acres bird watching. Horseback rid- certificate from the federal Description: Anastasia ing is allowed on the trails government are permitted to State Park includes more than Location: The Guana To- weekdays excluding holidays. receive a 50 percent discount 1,600 acres featuring four miles lomato Matanzas National There are two small boat ramps on current base campsite fees. of beach, a tidal salt marsh, and Estuarine Research Reserve at Guana Dam. Proof of eligibility required. a maritime and upland ham- is located off A1A, seven miles There are three beach park- Canoe Rentals mock. A designated swimming north of Vilano Beach and 10 ing lots on the west side of A1A. Canoes can be reserved by area is lifeguarded from Memo- miles south of Micklers Road There are no lifeguards at the calling the park. rial Day through Labor Day. in Ponte Vedra. The beach beach. The park has a boat ramp. The park has 139 camping access points are a few miles More Information: sites for RVs and tents. Sites are north of the Environmental EXPLORE ST. JOHNS COUNTY | 29 Co u n t y p a r k s c o n t i n u e d f r o m p a g e 7

The Eddie Vickers Park has a added in 2009 are rest rooms, a basketball court, baseball dia- concession stand for the baseball mond and picnic area. Meeting and football field, a picnic area rooms are available at the cen- and a road which winds close ter by calling 209-0393. The park to the river which ends in a cul- also has a fully equipped play- de-sac. ground area with swings, a slide and monkey bars. Project SWING Lighthouse Park and Located at Francis Field, “Red” Cox Recreation immediately across from the Facility Historic Downtown Parking Facility, SWING is an acronym Lighthouse Park is located for St. Augustine’s Wish for Its adjacent to Salt Run with the Equestrian Center Next Generation and was a com- St. Augustine Lighthouse stand- munity project built in 1997. The ing as the landmark for the area. The St. Johns County Equestrian Center located at 8200 Smith Road, 23,000 square foot playground The park has picnic tables un- Hastings is a 20-acre equestrian facility with 48 concrete block stalls, area has slides, swings, parallel der shaded scrub oaks. The J. a riding arena and community Center. A playscape and picnic shelter bar, wooden forts and towers, Edward “Red” Cox Recreational are also available to enjoy while watching horse activities or just for tire swings and various interac- Facility area has an eagle’s nest an afternoon out. The community center has a warming kitchen and tive play/exercise equipment. A dome, swings, monkey bars, and banquet area available for rent for activities such as birthday parties, pavilion is located at SWING tennis courts. Boat ramp and family reunions and meetings. This facility is managed by the St. Johns within the enclosed area. public parking. County Horse Council under an agreement with St. Johns County. Twine Park Oglethorpe Park Dedicated in 1938, Ogletho- Pomar Park a dog park and a kayak launch. Dedicated in honor of Henry rpe Park which is located at Located at 1600 Masters The launch is located at a small and Kat Twine, the passive park the intersection of Oglethorpe, Drive, Joe Pomar, Jr. Park has creek which enters into the San is located at the corner of Riberia Arredondo and Alcazar streets a baseball diamond, football Sebastian River, just south of the and Lovett streets. The park of- is a passive oak shaded park with field, soccer field, a dog park State Road 16 bridge. A pavilion fers benches and shade for the benches and a bike rack. and kayak launch. This is the is located at the entrance to the Lincolnville neighborhood. only park in the city limits with launching site. Improvements EXPLORE ST. JOHNS COUNTY 30 | Ex p l o r e : Co u n t y Bo a t Ra m p s

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