Saint Johns is one of the fastest growing areas in Florida. While "Saint Johns" is not technically a city, it does refer to the area in Southern Duval County and northern St Johns County where new homes, new businesses, and new office parks are going up all of the time. Even as quickly as it is growing, Saint Johns is still a beautiful, quaint area with big cities, tourist attractions, and airports all within reach.
The Neighborhoods
St Johns has some established neighborhoods and some newer neighborhoods that are popping up all of the time. It seems like the wave of the future for northern Florida is townhomes and St Johns has them everywhere. In fact, if you are looking to purchase a townhome in north or northeast Florida, you almost always have to offer full price or above asking to be in the conversation.
With so many newly constructed homes and stores being built each day, St Johns offers you pretty much anything you could think of. From homes the size of mansions to one bedroom condos, you are covered. From fast food chains to steakhouses to specialty cuisine, you can find it all right in your own backyard.
The Shopping
St Johns has all of the shopping you could imagine. It is about 20 minutes to the St Augustine outlets, 30 minutes to the nearest IKEA and other furniture stores, and close enough to both Orlando and Jacksonville to have access to everything those cities have to offer.
The St Johns Town Center, which is actually in Jacksonville, is probably the premier shopping destination in northern Florida. With an IKEA, a Top Golf, indoor skydiving, upscale clothing boutiques, Tiffany's, multiple department stores, and great restaurants, the Town Center has something for everyone. St Johns is less than a 30-minute drive away from this destination and many others.
Nearby cities and attractions
Even though St Johns is small and unincorporated, it is surrounded by some of the most famous destinations in Florida. Daytona and its pristine beaches are about an hour drive south on Interstate 95, and Orlando is only about an hour past that. Jacksonville is St Johns northern neighbor, and the historic St Augustine is just to the south.
If you are looking for a tourist destination, there are numerous options. In St Augustine alone you have historic landmarks, the Alligator Farm (zoo), and Marine World if you want to swim with the dolphins.
Daytona is a famous beach destination known for its good beach restaurants, an amusement park on the ocean, and airbrushed t-shirts. There is something to do for everyone and some of the biggest and most beautiful beaches in America.
In Orlando there is Disney, Universal, Islands of Adventure, Sea World, water parks, and a short drive to Busch Gardens. There are numerous resorts, vacation rentals, and restaurants everywhere. If you have never visited Orlando, it is one of America's most popular tourist destinations.
Jacksonville is the largest city in America and has anything you could think of in terms of shopping, dining, hotels, businesses, etc. Jacksonville is the perfect neighbor because you can have access to everything the city has to offer without the traffic and busyness.
The Education
The education in St Johns County, which is the county where St Johns is located, has been ranked number 1 in the state of Florida for years now. There are excellent teachers, incredible schools, and a population of parents who genuinely care about their children. If you are raising children, the educational system in St Johns is something that you should seriously consider.
The Beaches
St Johns is close to many beaches all with their own strengths and weaknesses. The bottom line is that the beach is always an option on the weekend, on a summer day, or just whenever you feel like it. If you are interested in beach living without the cost of a beach home, St Johns is the perfect choice for you.
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