North Florida is the gateway to the state, with Jacksonville at its northern tip and miles of Atlantic shoreline known as the First Coast. Several counties make up this part of the state and they all offer their own share of ecological and man-made attractions:
Clay County is a diverse mixture of suburban and rural areas spread over 592 square miles nestled along the banks of the St. Johns River. The county is located within close proximity to Jacksonville and is business friendly. It is also home to one of the best school districts in the country.
Duval County is home to Jacksonville, the largest city in the nation. At 840 square miles, the city offers diverse neighborhoods that fit into almost every lifestyle and price range. One of the state’s oldest cities, Jacksonville is a major port and commercial center that straddles the St. Johns River an reaches east to the Atlantic Ocean.
Jacksonville includes the communities of Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, and Mayport.
St. Johns County has something for everyone. Whether its the 42 miles of expansive beaches, the history lesson come to life in old St. Augustine or its reputation as America’s first romantic destination.
Many people start out visiting and making memories as they stroll along the bay front, or unwind at a first-class resort.
While the county is known as the home of the oldest city, it is also planning for a wealth of new development in the coming years.