With its wide, sandy beaches, breathtaking sunrises, great fishing, surfing, swimming and small town, homey atmosphere, St. Augustine Beach remains one of Florida's most treasured and memorable natural splendors. Just five miles from the City of St. Augustine, the nation's oldest city, St. Augustine Beach is close to all the historic landmarks and points of interest topped off by the beauty of the sea, a combination that naturally attracts visitors and entices locals to stay.