St. Johns County, FL

Florida

St. Johns River, Alpine Groves Park, St. Johns County, Florida
The St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier in St. Augustine Beach, Florida in 2020.
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Fort Matanzas National Monument was built in 1742 to defend Spanish St. Augustine from the British, nearly 300 years ago. Fort Matanzas has a very long & interesting history, closely connected with the founding of St. Augustine by Pedro Menendez de Aviles. In 1565, Menendez murdered over 250 French Protestants including the famed Jean Ribault, on the land where the Fort is today. Due to the history of the site, the Spanish named both the fort and the inlet "Matanzas," which means "slaughters" in English. That name carries on to this day. #InStone
Lion guarding the A1A bridge

Popular cities in St. Johns County

St. Augustine Beach showing a sandy beach and general coastal views as well as a family
St. Augustine
Known for Beaches, Historical and Tours
America's “Ancient City” is famous for its historic streets and colonial-era monuments as well as its beaches, wildlife and water sports.

Reasons to visit

  • St. Augustine Beach
  • World Golf Village
  • St. George Street
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Elkton featuring a garden
Elkton
Known for Budget, Beaches and Shopping
Trip time! Discover the beaches, coffee, and festivals in upscale Elkton.
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Hastings
Hastings
Head to Ravine Gardens State Park and Dunns Creek State Park—just two of the sights around Hastings.
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