Florida Coastal Real Estate - Seaside Views

Some people plan exotic vacations that will allow them to fall asleep to the sound of crashing waves. Others who want to listen to the sound of the crashing waves buy sound machines that play the recorded tones. But, for the lucky few who live in a Ponce Inlet waterfront home find that they can listen to the crashing sounds of the waves simply by opening the window of your master suite.

Flash forward to morning:
Some people choose ocean vacations or trips to the sea so that they can watch the sunrise over the water. Some people wish they were able to watch the sun rise, but the closest they come to being able to sit back an enjoy it is being stopped in traffic on their way to the office. For those who live in coastal communities can start the day off with coffee and a sunrise.

When your bedroom overlooks the sea and your home is on the water, it’s easy to live the life that most people can only dream of.

Florida’s First Coast communities offer something for everyone. From the diverse towns and cities - consider the differences between urban Jacksonville and the far less developed Ponce Inlet - it’s easy to find an environment that’s a great fit for you and your needs.

But when people choose a place to live, it’s not all about the area immediately surrounding their home. For some, choosing a community is about finding a place where it’s easy to get to and participate in your favorite activities.

Florida’s First Coast is an obvious destination for those who love golf, white sandy beaches and access to a wide variety of water activities like water skiing, fishing, swimming, beachcombing, sailing, kayaking and canoeing.

It’s also a great destination for those who love the arts, getting outside, attending sporting events, going out for a great meal and just about anything else you might be looking for.

What are you looking for in a great home? On Florida’s First Coast, you’re likely to find it - along with everything else that you’re looking for.

St. Augustine, Florida: a place where you can unwind, work, get away from it all, spend time with your family, experience history and create your own future.

That definition might not be the same one that everyone in St. Augustine comes up with, but it seems strangely appropriate when you’re looking at some of the homes in the area.

For example, the ocean manor at The Abacos at Salt Run offers a great place to relax - both in the grand room and on the porch overlooking the water.

Likewise, the home offers a chance to create a great study or home office where you can broker great deals, a mother in law suite that will allow you to have family over and bond but still have your own space.

Just a short distance away you’ll find that it’s easy to experience the rest of what St. Augustine has to offer. What more could you really hope to find?

Everyone wants to find balance in their lives. There’s the balance that comes between time spent working and time spent relaxing. There’s a need to find balance between family and friends, healthy foods and indulgences and the past, present and future.

The three-story, architecturally distinctive Chelsea Lofts building comprises just 20 loft condominium units, ranging from 1,065 to 1,626 square feet. Seven floor plans are offered, each with balconies with views of the Riverside/Avondale historic district, plus features such as washers and dryers and a uniquley appointed level of loft interior design. Each loft is pre-wired for modern electronics from flat-screen TVs to high-speed Internet connections.

In this way, Jacksonville lofts at The Chelsea Lofts create a balance between the historical - the neighborhood, community - and the modern - living on the cutting edge.

When you live in a Jacksonville loft condo, you’ll have access to everything that interests you - allowing you to create a balance between work and play, time inside and out, sports and museums - and you’ll be able to take advantage of them all without having to compromise.

Florida’s First Coast has plenty to offer everyone - it’s just a matter of knowing what you like and then taking the time to find it.

For example, say you enjoy bird watching: each year in April you’ll be able to take photos and enjoy your hobby during Florida’s Birding and Fotofest where you’ll be able to get together with experts and sharpen your photography skills.

Writers, artists and theater lovers are all drawn to the First Coast communities where they can find inspiration and others who share their interests.

Those of you who love to fish are going to find that the First Coast offers plenty of options - from fishing on the piers, to salt marshes, to rivers to chartered trips to fish in the deep sea.

Sports lovers find that the First Coast has plenty to offer them as well - from NASCAR at Daytona to football in Jacksonville and a bit of everything in between.

And, of course, wherever you live along the First Coast, you’ll find that it’s easy to make your way to the beach.

What else will you experience and discover? That’s going to be up to you.

Some of us are born with a love for the open water. We don’t think twice about playing in the waves. We enjoy sitting on the beach, but it’s also great to be out on the open water. We fish, we swim, we sail.

For us, there’s always this nagging sensation deep down that calls us to living by the water. There’s this underlying notion that suggests that the only way that we will be truly happy is to live in a place where we are able to have all of our needs met.

For some, that means living in a relatively urban environment so that we’ll have the chance to go out to great restaurants and explore the arts. For others the only thing important is the being near the water part.

For those who want both - access to the urban and the water - there are homes in St. Augustine Florida with docks so nearby that you’re able to sail up to them.

Florida’s First Coast - the area surrounding St. Augustine, an early US city, the area discovered by Ponce de Leon (Ponce Inlet) - is a great place to visit. Tourists to the area find that the people are friendly and welcoming. They also find the natural beauty and a wide variety of things to do - regardless of what their interests are.

These same characteristics that make Florida’s First Coast such a great place to visit make it an even better place to live.

Florida’s First Coast has something to offer everyone. Those looking for untouched, natural beauty should consider looking at a home at The Cottages at Ponce Inlet. Those who are inspired by history should consider making St. Augustine their home. Those who love the feel of living in an urban environment should look no further than the loft condos at The Chelsea Lofts in Jacksonville.

You’ll find a home that gives you access to everything that you enjoy - great golf, long stretches of sandy beaches, sporting events and more - and that lets you enjoy all of what the First Coast has to offer.

Living in an area like this is ideal for many people - discover why for yourself.

(source) A favorite end-of-the-month event, Uptown Saturday Night takes place from 5pm to 9pm the last Saturday of every month in the Uptown San Marco Shopping District, St. Augustine.

Galleries, antique stores and unique shops between Ripley’s Museum and the Mission of Nobre de Dios remain open during this special time.

Meet the artists, book signings, live music, refreshments and other events contribute to the party-like atmosphere.

As the holiday season is fast approaching and many will be looking for unique gifts for family and friends, it’s not a bad idea to start planning ahead for St. Augustine’s next Uptown Saturday Night - November 24. Shop, explore, find great gifts - all nearby your St. Augustine home.

Sure, all of these shops and galleries are nearby all the time, but why not enjoy them with others and have an evening out at the same time?

Ponce Inlet, Florida has always had a great deal to offer to both visitors and residents alike. Fishing - from the shore or during a chartered deep sea fishing trip - and boating, time spent on the beach on a beautiful shoreline: these are just a few of the activities that you’ll find in the area.

In addition, there are great golf courses, easy access to nightlife and great restaurants - even chances to sit on the shoreline with the kids and watch for dolphins.

But the best part about making the choice to live in Ponce Inlet is that when you live at the Cottages at Ponce Inlet you’ll be able to enjoy all that the area has to offer from the comfort of your own home.

Take the time to enjoy world class golf and fishing. Relax on the beach. Take a quick trip to Daytona, drive over to Jacksonville for the day. Visit museums, attend concerts or live sporting events. When you live in Ponce Inlet, everything you’re looking for is close to home.

Florida vacation homes are something than many people dream of owning - at least someday. From great golf, to family friendly destinations, to easy access to the many Florida beaches, it’s not hard to understand why.

Florida vacation homes - especially waterfront home - make it easy to enjoy all of the area’s great beaches:

• Amelia Island
• Atlantic Beach
• Crescent Beach and Crescent City
• Jacksonville Beach
• Neptune Beach
• St. Augustine and St. Augustine Beach

Like many other areas, these beaches offer plenty of ways for tourists and residents alike to relax, come together as a family, enjoy time on the shore, see beautiful sunrises and just be themselves.

Owning a vacation home in these areas gives people a chance to really enjoy the area without having to struggle to find a hotel room or a rental property - it makes it easy to have a great vacation, regardless of the season or how much planning you put into it.