St. Augustine Area Information for Seniors:
"The nation's oldest city"
Landmarks:
Fort Matanzas - Built 1740-1742 Spanish Fort Castillo de San Marcos 1672-1695 - Oldest stone fort in U.S.
Spanish Quarter Village
Fountain of Youth Discovery Park
Mission of Nombres de Dios
Colleges:
Flagler College
St. John's Community College
Museums:
Lightner Museum
Downtown:
Historic District
To Do:
Boating at the many marinas
Fishing and water sports
Beaches - 43 miles of beaches - shell hunting
Airports:
Jacksonville, Orlando and Daytona Airports
Hospitals/Med Centers:
Flagler Hospital
Brooks Outpatient Rehabilitation
Senior Center:
St. John's County Coastal Community Center, 179 marine St.
YMCA:
St. Augustine Family YMCA - Fitness programs and activities for over 55. 500 Pope Rd 32080
Libraries:
St. John's County Public Libraries
St. John's Community College Library
St. Augustine Library
Websites:
www.oldcity.com
www.staugustinechamber.com
Phone:
Bellsouth
Vacation Rentals:
Condominiums, hotels, more than 30 bed and breakfast inns, motels
Shopping:
St. Augustine Premium Outlets on outskirts
New Mall: Cobblestone Village
Restaurants:
Over 50 throughout area from small and quaint to large and elegant
Climate:
Temperate
Interesting Facts:
Founded Aug. 28, 1565, the Feast of St. Augustine and 55 years before pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock
In 1885 Henry Flagler saw the potential of St. Augustine as a resort and playground for the rich Northerners. He was a cofounder of the Standard Oil Company with John Rockefeller. He constructed 2 landmark hotels, the Alcazar and Ponce de Leon.
Unique:
Anastasia Island and Anastasia State Recreation Area.
Every part of St. Augustine can be reached by auto within ten minutes.
Housing:
Ocean-front condos, gated communities and single family homes