St Johns County Community Information - History, Schools, Restaurants, Beaches and More!
In 1821, St. Johns County was one of the two original counties established after Florida was surrendered to the United States.
The St Johns River runs along the western border of the county and the Atl
antic Ocean is on the eastern border, making for amazing sunrises and sunsets, depending on where you are located.
The St Johns River flows north from the Orlando area to Jacksonville and exits in to the Atlantic Ocean in north Jacksonville by the Mayport Naval Station (NAS Mayport).
Manatee are known to be seen up and down the river and during winter months, they are located in the warmer waters close to the springs that feed the river. (Blue Springs State Park south of DeLand does a “snout count” daily on how many manatee are in their springs. January is a great time to visit Blue Springs State Park!)
St Johns County’s largest city is St. Augustine, established in 1565 and is the oldest city in America. Aviles Street, just west of A1A Ale House, is the oldest street in the US. The intra-coastal waterway flows through St Augustine allowing for beautiful views and waterside dining.
St Johns County Schools
Currently, the St Johns County school district is comprised of:
18 elementary schools (K–5)
7 K-8 school (K–8)
7 middle schools (6–8)
9 high schools (9–12)
2 alternative center (K-12)
3 charter schools (including a vocational-technical college)
1 virtual school
2 state colleges (Flagler College & St Johns River Community)
For more information regarding St Johns County schools, please click the following links:
http://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/
http://www.flagler.edu/
http://www.sjrstate.edu/
The Florida School for the Deaf and Blind
The Florida School for the Deaf & Blind is a state run school located on 82 acres overlooking the Intracoastal in St Augustine.
Founded in 1885, the school has grown to the largest Deaf & Blind school in the United States, offering 47 buildings where students live in dormitories during the week and then transported back to their homes all over Florida for the weekend.
The current state budget is $30M which currently serves about 600 students on the St Augustine campus and another estimated 400 toddlers and infants statewide, along with their parents through the Parent Infant Program.
The Florida School for the Deaf and Blind offers their students 11 team sports: football, flag football, goalball, volleyball, wrestling, swimming, basketball, cheerleading, soccer, track & field, and cross country running. The school is a member of the FHSAA – Florida High School Athletic Association and competes with both private and public schools throughout Florida and the country.
Dining
Delicious places to eat:
Metro Diner (Featured in Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives )
The Reef Restaurant
Caps on the Water
Aunt Kates on the Water
Hurricanes
A1A Ale Works Restaurant and Taproom
Taps Bar and Grill
Woodpeckers BBQ
Parlor Donuts
Starbucks
Dunkin Donuts
PDQ
Kingfish Grill on the Water
Beaches at Vilano
Columbia Restaurant
Salt Life Food Shack
Harry’s Seafood, Bar & Grill
Georgie’s Diner
The Conch House Restaurant
Sunset Grill
Beachcomber Restaurant
Crave
The Tide’s Oyster Co. & Grill
A1A Burito Works
Black Molly Grill
Ned’s Southside Kitchen
Hurricane Patty’s
Ice Plant Bar – Farm to Table Fare
Catch 27
Prohibition Kitchen
Pizza Time
Barnacle Bills
Shopping
Our favorite places to shop:
City of St Augustine Specialty Shops on St George Street
St Augustine Premium Outlet Mall
Pink Nickel
Makk Fashion
Faux Paws
Red Pineapple
Blue Sky Surf Shop
Surf Station
Cottonways
Aqua East Surf Shop
Publix
Walmart Neighborhood Market
St Augustine Amphitheater Farmers Market
Home Depot
Lowes
Dollar Tree
Barnes and Noble
Staples
Marshalls
ULTA
Office Max
Goodwill
CVS
Walgreens
Hospital
Facilities to help you heal:
Baptist Medical Center South – Emergency Room
Flagler Hospital, St Augustine
Brooks Rehabilitation, St Augustine
Historic Sites
Amazing historical sites to visit:
Fort Matanzas National Monument, St Augustine
Flagler College, St Augustine
Old Jail and Paranormal Investigations, St Augustine
Old City, St Augustine
Cathedral Basilica of St Augustine
Memorial Presbyterian Church, St Augustine
St Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum, St Augustine
Mission of Nombre de Dios, St Augustine
St Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine, St Augustine
St George Street, St Augustine
Colonial Quarter, St Augustine
Villa Zorayda Museum, St Augustine
Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park, St Augustine
Oldest House Museum Complex, St Augustine
Fort Mose, St Augustine
Pena-Peck House and Woman’s Exchange of St Augustine
Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse, St Augustine
Black Raven Pirate Ship, St Augustine
Bridge of Lions, St Augustine
Old Senator 600+ Year Old Live Oak Tree at the Villa 1565 Hotel Parking Lot
Parks and Beaches
Surf, Sand and Serenity:
Alpine Grove Park, Switzerland/Fruit Cove
Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve
Vilano Beach and Pier
St Johns County Ocean Pier
St Augustine Beach
Micklers Beach, Ponte Vedra
Mills Field, Fruit Cove
Veterans Park, St Johns
Anastasia State Park, St Augustine
Durbin Park, St Johns
Palencia Park, St Augustine
RiverTown Park, Fruit Cove
Davis Park, Ponte Vedra
Frank Butler County Park West, St Augustine
Bed and Breakfast
Comfy places to rest your head and fill your tummy:
Beachfront Bed and Breakfast, St Augustine Beach
Peace and Plenty Inn, St Augustine
Bayfront Marin House, St Augustine
Victorian House, St Augustine
St Francis, St Augustine
Casa de Solana Bed and Breakfast, St Augustine
At Journeys End Bed and Breakfast, St Augustine
The Kenwood Inn, St Augustine
Old City House Inn & Restaurant, St Augustine
St George Inn, St Augustine
Carriage Way Bed & Breakfast, St Augustine
Golf
Hit the links on these public and private courses:
TPC Sawgrass Country Club, Ponte Vedra Beach
Ponte Vedra Inn and Club, Ponte Vedra Beach
Julington Creek Golf Club, Fruit Cove
Cimarrone Golf Club, St Johns
St Johns Golf & Country Club, St Johns
The Golf Club at South Hampton, St Johns
Stillwater Golf and Country Club, St Johns
Marsh Landing Country Club
The PGA Tour Golf Academy, St Augustine
First Tee – Non-Profit Youth Golf Based Personal Growth Programs, St Augustine
Slammer & Squire Golf Course, St Augustine
King & Bear Golf Course, St Augustine
The Palencia Club, St Augustine
Marsh Creek Country Club, St Augustine Beach
Royal St Augustine Golf & Country Club, St Augustine
Palm Valley Golf Club & Practice Range, Ponte Vedra
Water Activities
Fun in the sun:
Freedom Boat Club - Mandarin, Jacksonville Beach & St Augustine
Julington Creek Marina, Mandarin
Mandarin Holiday Marina, Mandarin
Mandarin Park Boat Ramp
Hagan Coastal Outfitters (Hagen Ace Hardware), Mandarin
Surf Station, Anastasia Island/St Augustine
Anastasia Watersports, Anastasia Island/St Augustine
Florida Water Tours, St Augustine
St Augustine ECO Tours, St Augustine
Extreme Water Adventures for Flyboarding Hydro Flying, St Augustine
Bluewater Adventure, St Augustine
St Augustine Paddle Sports, St Augustine
Pit Surf Shop, St Augustine Beach
Boating and Fishing
Relax on the water:
Freedom Boat Club - Julington Creek, Jax Beach & St Augustine
Devils Elbow Fishing Resort & Boat Rental, St Augustine
Emory King Charter Boat, St Augustine
St Augustine Boat Rentals, St Augustine
Game On Fishing Charters, St Augustine
St Augustine Fishing Charters, St Augustine
Drop Down Sport Fish Charters, Camachee Cove Marina, St Augustine
Ancient City Sport Fishing, Camachee Cove Marina, St Augustine
Brian Walker Fishing Charters, Camachee Cove Marina, St Augustine
The Legend Fishing Adventures, Camachee Cove Marina, St Augustine
Florida Water Tours, Camachee Cove, St Augustine