St. John’s County, Florida, Where Old World Charm Meets New Sports Opportunities

St. John’s County, Florida is where old world charm meets new sports facilities and great accommodations at all price points. Where friendliness and open doors intersect with fun new shops, restaurants and a vibrant downtown. Where white sugar-sand beaches beckon athletes and their families when the games are done.
 

Welcome to Florida’s Historic Coast, first settled in 1565 and continuously popular since then. Here, you’ll discover some of the best opportunities to bring your tournament to a place where memories are made and victories go far beyond the field of play.
 

This is a destination with plenty of variety; in fact, it has hosted events that range the sports market, from emerging sports to those with deep roots. Consider what has already been hosted here:
 

• The PLAYERS® Championship
• St. Augustine Amateur
• Old School Kingfish Tournament
• Florida/Georgia Pickleball Classic
• The Giro d ’Italia Ride Like A Pro USA Gran Fondo and Ragazzi Fun Ride
• River City Wrestling Con
• Annual Spoonbills and Sprockets Cycling Tour
• Florida Man Games (And yes, it is inspired by the amazing blog)
• St. Augustine Race Week
• The International Open Billiards Tournament
• Perfect Game Baseball Tournaments
• Florida Skimboarding Pro-Am Tournament
• St. Augustine Triathlon
• USSSA Baseball Tournaments
• Soccer Tournaments
• Lacrosse Tournaments
• Rugby Tournaments
• Flag Football Tournaments

And the facilities you’ll find here are as varied and excellent as the events they host. Consider all St. John’s County has to offer:

Outdoor Facilities:

• Our new $42M Central Sportsplex: Five multi-purpose fields with synthetic turf surfaces, three natural grass multi-purpose fields, areas designated for tailgating, ticketing and food trucks, as well as grandstands with a press box. See the rendering here.
• Even more multi-purpose fields (55 in all) across the area for soccer, lacrosse, football, kickball, rugby, field hockey or anything else.
• More than 40 baseball and 15 softball diamonds
• Expansive fairground facilities
• 20-acre equestrian center with 24 concrete block stalls
• Heated eight-lane, 25-yard outdoor pool
• 24 feet, eight-lane wide BMX track
• Two shooting ranges with seven ranges dedicated competition area
• Three (25yd) pistol and archery ranges
• More than a dozen golf courses from local to signature courses
• Nearly 50 active and passive parks
• More than a dozen boat ramps
• Three fishing piers
• Over 40 miles of scenic coastline
• “Stadium Area” includes: 8-lane track, pole vault, long jump and high jump areas

Indoor Facilities:

• Total Meeting Space: 183,184 square feet
• Largest Meeting Space: 26,450 square feet

Want a complete list of the venues? You can find it here.

And did we mention accommodations? The Historic Coast has more than 10,000 rooms, at all price points. Whether event owners’ tastes run to simple or upscale (or anything in between), this destination has it all.

After hours, the options are plentiful as well. Athletes and their families will find themselves in a foodie paradise with a burgeoning dining scene.
 

For post-game exploration, there’s a vibrant art scene, with fun side trips to immerse in culture and nature, music and entertainment, with opportunities that will appeal to every interest and age.

Getting here is easy too, with multiple flights each day. Want to drive in? You’ll love the trip along A1A, designated as an All-American Road.

With plenty to offer, plenty to do and plenty to enjoy, St. John’s County should be top-of-mind for just about any event.

Learn more about this fantastic destination at www.floridashistoriccoast.com.