With its old-world charm, unique attractions and delightful dining and shopping options, it's easy to see why "The Nation's Oldest City" is one of Florida's top vacation destinations. Founded in 1565, St. Augustine is America's oldest permanently settled European city. Whether visitors want to explore old lifestyles and long-ago wars, marvel at unique oddities, or see reenactments of days gone by, this historical city will provide an entire vacation's worth of activities. This coastal city also affords its visitors virtually perfect weather, year round. Whatever the season and whatever the reason for a visit, historic St. Augustine is waiting with a warm breeze.