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Top 10 Reasons
to have your
meeting on
Florida’s
Historic Coast
Complimentary
Meeting Services
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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.
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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.
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Northeast Florida’s Climate
Gentle ocean breezes and a year-round temperate
climate characterize local weather.
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The allure
Accommodations
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.
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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 Embassy Suites St. Augustine
Beach Oceanfront Resort among many others.
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Outdoor Teambuilding
The area’s beautiful beaches, captivating
waterways, and plentiful nature areas are
perfect for outdoor gatherings and team
building programs.
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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.
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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.
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Stunning Shores
Strict height restrictions along the area’s 42 miles
of beaches have created unobstructed seaside
vistas rarely seen today. Activities include deep-
sea fishing, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking,
bicycle riding on the beach and just plain relaxing
in the sun.
Food for Thought -
Dine-Around Simplified
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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.
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