Along the northeastern coast of Florida in St. Johns County, is the small, tranquil community of Crescent Beach. This town is laid back and relaxed in its atmosphere, and is filled with both exciting and relaxing activities. The beaches in Crescent Beach are, as the name might suggest, quite impressive. The white sand and emerald waters combine under the blue sky of the Florida coast to provide the perfect opportunity for guests of Crescent Beach vacation rental guests to experience the Sunshine state. The coastal area is perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and diving, as well as snorkeling, body boarding, and even building sand castles. Fishing is another popular pastime in Crescent Beach; charter craft regularly depart from the area, and ambitious anglers often cast their lines from the shore itself in pursuit of the “big one”.
Although the community itself is very calm and relatively small, the area surrounding Crescent Beach is anything but easygoing; the excitement and many attractions of St. Augustine, a major city, are only a fifteen minute drive away. Here, guests of Crescent Beach vacation rentals and homes can enjoy a vibrant nightlife and visit numerous historical attractions. These destinations include St. Augustine Lighthouse, Alligator Park, Fort Matanzas National Monument, and Marineland. This area also boasts several large museums, and golfers will be glad to hear that the Crescent Beach area is only a short drive away from several eighteen hole courses including South Hampton, St. Augustine Shores, and Palm Coast Golf Resort.