Local Area

Whether you're visiting Northeast Florida for the first time or returning, you'll fill your days with an array of excitement, relaxation and plenty of fun. Known as Florida's First Coast, the area features miles and miles of sandy beaches and ocean surf, historic landmarks, numerous attractions, water sports, fascinating museums and major sporting events.

World Golf Village is located just a few miles north of St. Augustine, America's Oldest City established in 1565. St. Augustine features historic sites, national monuments, ancient churches and more than 60 attractions.

Just 20 minutes northeast of World Golf Village is Ponte Vedra Beach, home to the PGA TOUR® and ATP Tour® international headquarters. Every year, the PGA TOUR's signature event, THE PLAYERS Championship takes place on the renowned Stadium Course at the TPC at Sawgrass. In addition to world-famous fairways, Ponte Vedra Beach offers boutique shopping and miles of shell-sprinkled shorelines.

Just 30 miles north of World Golf Village is Jacksonville, home to the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars and host of Super Bowl XXXIX. In addition to world-class golf and miles of uncrowded beaches, it has something to offer everyone: ecological and nature based excursions; top-of-the-line tennis facilities and other recreation; historical sites and architecture; sporting, gaming and cultural activities; unique shopping and dining; nightlife and entertainment; festivals and events; a riverfront festival marketplace and river cruises.

For more information:

• St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau, 1-800-OLD-CITY (1-800-653-2489)
• Jacksonville & The Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau: 800-733-2668