St. Augustine Beach, Florida is a popular destination for travelers seeking a place to get away from it all and enjoy a fun, laid-back beachfront vibe. What is not as well-known is that St. Augustine Beach is a city in its own right. Made official in 1959, the approximately 2.5 square miles of city is located on Anastasia Island, one of the sea barrier islands on Florida’s northeastern coast. Just 15 minutes south from downtown, historic St. Augustine and 32 minutes north of Palm Coast, living in St. Augustine Beach is like experiencing a vacation getaway year-round with access to all the nearby big-city conveniences.