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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 .