Known for sunny, warm weather and plenty to do outdoors, St. Augustine, Florida beckons visitors from around the country year-round, so it’s no surprise that it’s a popular destination for the seasonal snowbird. While Calissa Cay is a premier community to settle in long term, there are plenty of benefits to embracing the snowbird life and visiting beautiful St. Augustine, Florida on a seasonal basis. Let’s take a look at what makes St. Augustine the perfect destination for snowbirds!
Not to be mistaken for the typically younger and shorter-term seasonal travelers known as “snowflakes”, snowbirds are usually retirees who live in colder North American climates and travel south for the winter to seek warmer temperatures. Winter can get extremely harsh in parts of North America, compelling people to escape the snow for sun on an annual basis. While climate is a big factor and enjoying outdoor leisure activities is a huge draw, there are massive health benefits as well. Escaping to a warmer climate that stays above 50 degrees lowers the risk of heart attack in older adults.
Snowbirds tend to flock to what is known as the “Sun Belt” region, a stretch of states across the Southwest and Southeast. States in the Sun Belt region include California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and of course sunny Florida. All of these states have one thing in common: sunshine. But what makes St. Augustine, Florida stand out amongst the rest as a popular destination for snowbirds?
Aside from St. Augustine’s mild winters and year-round sunshine, the city itself has a special draw that can’t keep snowbirds away come wintertime. St. Augustine, Florida is known as the oldest city in America making for an excellent destination for culture and history lovers. Seasonal visitors can enjoy absorbing St. Augustine’s rich history by visiting the endless historical attractions around the city. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, Fort Mose, and Lightner Museum are a few recommended local favorites. Winter is an especially magical time to visit St. Augustine with the annual Nights of Lights celebration. Visitors can enjoy a plethora of festive holiday activities and events to satisfy even the most Grinchy of hearts.
Day-to-day activities in St. Augustine, Florida for snowbirds looks like dining out at some of the best local restaurants and sampling Floridian cuisine like Castillo Craft Bar + Kitchen, Michael’s, and Llama Restaurant. Hitting a few at St. Augustine’s beautiful oceanside golf courses or volleying the ball on the tennis court are a few favorite pastimes of visiting snowbirds. With over 42 miles of pristine beachy coastline, St. Augustine is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and laidback folks who prefer to escape to the oceanside.
As perfect a destination for snowbirds as St. Augustine, Florida is Calissa Cay Harbour Residences is the premier choice to call home. Our private community of Caribbean-inspired townhomes ensure that while you’re in town, you’re living the tropical lifestyle you relocated for, and while you’re away, you can rest assured your home is secure. Calissa Cay is waiting for you this winter! Contact us today to learn more about how you can become a resident of our idyllic waterfront community in St. Augustine, Florida.
Directions: Calissa Cay is located off U.S. Hwy 1, just south of 207.
Sales Center: 1007 S. Ponce de Leon, St. Augustine, FL 32084
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Michelle Mousin Anderson
Real Estate Advisor, Sales Director
Melanie Escalante
Real Estate Advisor
