The city of St. Augustine, Florida, was founded in 1565 by Spanish explorer and admiral, Pedro Menéndez de Avilés. The city is the oldest continuously occupied European-established city and port in the continental United States. The city is a popular tourist destination, for its Spanish Colonial buildings as well as elite 19th century architecture. The city’s historic center is anchored around St. George Street, which is lined with historic homes from various periods. Some of these homes are reconstructions on the original site, but many are original buildings.
Saint Augustine, Florida, is located on “The First Coast”, which extends from Amelia Island in the north to Jacksonville, St. Augustine and Palm Coast in the south.
2011 Annual Events in St. Augustine
APRIL
Florida’s Birding & Photo Fest
The Players Championship – Ponte Vedra
JUNE
Drake’s Raid
June 4, 2011
JULY
Fourth of July
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
St. Augustine’s Birthday
Florida Heritage Book Festival
OCTOBER
Datil Pepper Festival
October 23
Greek Festival
NOVEMBER
Lincolnville Heritage Festival
Pirate Gathering
Fall Arts & Crafts Festival
Winter Wonderland
DECEMBER