There's so much to tell about St. Augustine
and so many wonderful resources available to
gain in-depth knowledge of our wonderful town.
We've only hit a few of the highlights on this
page to peak your interest. We hope you
will accept our invitation to visit St. Augustine
and stay with us at the Southern Wind Inn
bed and breakfast where you can leisurely
learn all about the history and current culture
and enjoy some of our beaches and other leisure
activities.
Salt
water fishing is convenient from the St.
Augustine Beach pier or you can choose from
a variety of deep sea fishing charters.
Local
guides are available for backwater, fly fishing
and light tackle fishing.
Don't
forget to shop! We have quaint local shops
right here in the historic district. There's
everything from "necessities for the soul"
to antiques and specialty items.
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There is dining for every palate from
haute cuisine to hot tamales.
The ambience ranges from cozy romantic
dining rooms, to al fresco lush courtyards
and decks
overlooking the bay or ocean. |
A
little St. Augustine history
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St.
Augustine, Florida is the oldest permanently
occupied settlement in the continental
United States. Pedro Menendez
de Aviles first stepped on the sandy
beach here in on the feast day of St.
Augustine, August 28, 1565. |
He established a small settlement for the
Spanish government. It was ruled for
a very short time by the British in the 1700's
and because a United States territory (with
Florida) in 1821 and part of the state of
Florida in 1845.
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Flagler began his hotel and railroad
development projects in Saint Augustine
around the turn of the century (1900)
and much of the current architecture
is a result of the Flagler era. |
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Today
St. Augustine holds the charm of all of its
history from the Indians preceding the Spanish
settlement to the modern day shops and cuisines.
One of the delights of this old city is its
compact size, walk able from stem to stern
in about 20 minutes. St. George Street
is a pedestrian walkway lined with quaint
shops. Narrow cobbled stone streets
stand ready to be explored with their inviting
art shops, fine restaurants and boutiques.
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St.
Augustine's population is about 32,000
now and the county is one of the fastest
growing in the nation. The moderate
climate, rivers and and ocean offer
delightful living styles. |
Whatever
your definition of an ideal vacation is, you
will expand your horizon when you stay in
the nation's oldest city, St. Augustine Florida.
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