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Top 10 Reasons for holding your meeting on Florida’ s Historic Coast
1 Complimentary
Meeting Services
One call to the St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau will connect you with all the services you need to make your meeting a success. As a complimentary service, we check hotel availability, assist with off-site selections, help plan itineraries, and connect you with destination management companies, transportation, entertainment, dining, audio / visual and décor vendors.
2 Airport Access
Jacksonville International Airport( JAX) is 50 minutes north of St. Augustine; 40 minutes from Ponte Vedra Beach. The Northeast Florida Regional Airport, a 10-minute drive to downtown St. Augustine, is available for private and chartered planes as well as seasonal commercial flights.
3 Northeast Florida’ s Climate
Gentle ocean breezes and a year‘ round temperate climate characterize local weather.
4 World-Class Accommodations
The allure of pristine Atlantic beaches beckons, even when work is on the agenda, and our range of unique properties include top-rated golf courses and spas. From the oceanfront AAA Five-Diamond Ponte Vedra Inn & Club and Lodge & Club, to the beautifully renovated Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa and Hammock Beach Resort, to the Casa Monica Resort & Spa in historic downtown St. Augustine and the World Golf Village Renaissance Resort at the one and only World Golf Hall of Fame; The area offers a wide variety of options.
5 Unique Meeting Venues
What sets Florida’ s Historic Coast apart are the uniqueness of venues for your meetings and events. Consider the open air St. Augustine Amphitheatre, the intimate Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, the World Golf Hall of Fame, the architecturally rich Treasury on the Plaza, Lightner Museum, the stately TPC Clubhouse and the bayside River House among many others.
6 Outdoor Teambuilding
The area’ s beautiful beaches, captivating waterways, and plentiful nature areas are perfect for outdoor gatherings and team building programs.
7 Golf’ s Elite
Ponte Vedra Beach is home to THE PLAYERS Championship, often referred to as“ golf’ s fifth major,” at The Stadium Course with its iconic 17th hole island green. At the World Golf Hall of Fame in St. Augustine the best players in golf history are celebrated.
8 Rich History
St. Augustine is the nation’ s oldest continuously inhabited European settlement, founded in 1565 by the Spanish. Step back in time and select numerous historic sites and unique venues for memorable meetings.
9 Stunning Shores
Strict height restrictions along the area’ s 42 miles of beaches have created unobstructed seaside vistas rarely seen today. Activities include deepsea fishing, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, bicycle riding on the beach and just plain relaxing in the sun.
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Food for Thought- Dine-Around Simplified
The freshest seafood, locally-grown produce and Southern cooking influence the flavors of the area. A wide selection of dining establishments range from European fine dining and sidewalk bistros to rustic waterfront grills and seaside eateries. The St. Augustine Independent Restaurant Association( SAiRA) offers a voucher program perfect for a destination dine-around.