St. Johns County, Coastal county in northeastern Florida, US
St. Johns County stretches along the Atlantic Ocean, featuring beaches, waterways, and pine forests across 2,127 square kilometers of varied landscapes.
The county, established on July 21, 1821, contains St. Augustine, the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the continental United States.
The county maintains numerous Spanish colonial buildings, military fortifications, and maritime museums that showcase its long maritime and colonial heritage.
Visitors can access the county through Interstate 95, with accommodations ranging from beachfront hotels to inland bed-and-breakfasts throughout the region.
The county beaches serve as nesting grounds for sea turtles, which return annually between May and October to lay their eggs.
Location: Florida
Inception: July 21, 1821
Capital city: St. Augustine
Shares border with: Duval County, Flagler County, Putnam County, Clay County
Website: http://sjcfl.us
GPS coordinates: 29.91000,-81.41000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:30
Castillo de San Marcos
9.6 km
TPC Sawgrass
32 km
World Golf Hall of Fame
10.7 km
Fort Mose
8.4 km
Fort Matanzas National Monument
27.2 km
St. Augustine Light
12 km
Ponce de León Hotel
9.4 km
Marineland of Florida
33 km
Lightner Museum
9.5 km
Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park
9.1 km
St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
12.1 km
Bridge of Lions
10 km
Buckman Bridge
39.8 km
Anastasia State Park
14.3 km
Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse
9.4 km
Old St. Johns County Jail
8.8 km
Ravine Gardens State Park
38.2 km
St. Augustine Amphitheatre
12.7 km
Washington Oaks State Gardens
36.5 km
Villa Zorayda
9.4 km
Medieval Torture Museum
9.5 km
Pirate Soul Museum
9.5 km
González-Alvarez House
10 km
Milam Residence
29.8 km
Shands Bridge
21.5 km
Lincolnville Historic District
9.6 km
Avero House
9.5 km
Ximenez-Fatio House
9.6 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes