The Matanzas Inlet & Summer Haven, near St. Augustine, FL
One of the last untouched inlets on the east coast of the United States, the Matanzas Inlet is the home of Fort Matanzas, the Matanzas National Seashore - a beautiful National Park, a few small colonies of homes and condos and the historic Mellon and Beckwith cottages. What a national treasure!
Matanzas Inlet on Florida State Road A1A in St Johns County
According to Wikipedia...
Matanzas Inlet is a channel in Florida between barrier islands connecting the Atlantic Ocean and the south end of the Matanzas River. It is 14 miles (23 km) south of St. Augustine, in the southern part of St. Johns County, at coordinates 29°42′21″N 81°13′42″W. The inlet is not stabilized by jettys, and thus is subject to shifting.
Historic maps made by Spanish military engineers in the 18th century show that the inlet today has moved many hundreds of yards south of its location during the time of the Spanish Empire. In 1740, a British invasion force from Fort Frederica, Georgia blockaded this inlet, the southernmost access for boat travel between St. Augustine and Havana, Cuba. Shortly thereafter, in 1742, a coquina stone tower 50 feet (15 m) square by 30 feet (9.1 m) high, now called in English Fort Matanzas, was built by the Spanish authorities in Florida to safeguard this strategic inlet.
René Goulaine de Laudonnière founded Fort Caroline in what is now Jacksonville, in 1564, as a haven for Huguenot settlers. In response to the French encroachment on what Spain regarded as its territory, Pedro Menéndez de Avilés founded St. Augustine in 1565. Menéndez de Avilés quickly set out to attack Fort Caroline, traveling overland from St. Augustine. At the same time, the French sailed from Fort Caroline, intending to attack St. Augustine from the sea. The Spanish overwhelmed the lightly defended Fort Caroline, sparing only the women and children, although some 25 men were able to escape. The French fleet was driven off course by a storm, many wrecking on the coast south of St. Augustine. When the Spanish found the main group of the French shipwreck survivors, Menéndez de Avilés ordered all of the Huguenots executed. The location became known as Matanzas (slaughters, in English).
Matanzas Inlet after Hurricane Matthew
A view of Matanzas Inlet after Hurricane Matthew came though St. Augustine, FL. Video taken with DJI Phantom 4 drone.
Saint Augustine, Florida - Fort Matanzas National Monument (2019)
Fort Matanzas National Monument was designated a United States National Monument on October 15, 1924. The monument consists of a 1740 Spanish fort called Fort Matanzas, and about 100 acres (0.4 km²) of salt marsh and barrier islands along the Matanzas River on the northern Atlantic coast of Florida. It is operated by the National Park Service in conjunction with the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument in the city of St. Augustine.
St. Augustine (Spanish: San Agustín) is a city in the Southeastern United States, on the Atlantic coast of northeastern Florida. Founded in 1565 by Spanish explorers, it is the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement within the borders of the continental United States.
The county seat of St. Johns County, St. Augustine is part of Florida's First Coast region and the Jacksonville metropolitan area. According to the 2010 census, the city's population was 12,975. The United States Census Bureau's 2013 estimate of the city's population was 13,679, while the urban area had a population of 71,379 in 2012.
St. Augustine was founded on September 8, 1565, by Spanish admiral Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, Florida's first governor. He named the settlement San Agustín, as his ships bearing settlers, troops, and supplies from Spain had first sighted land in Florida eleven days earlier on August 28, the feast day of St. Augustine. The city served as the capital of Spanish Florida for over 200 years. It was designated as the capital of British East Florida when the colony was established in 1763 until it was ceded to Spain in 1783.
Spain ceded Florida to the United States in 1819, and St. Augustine was designated the capital of the Florida Territory upon ratification of the Adams–Onís Treaty in 1821. The Florida National Guard made the city its headquarters that same year. The territorial government moved and made Tallahassee the capital in 1824. Since the late 19th century, St. Augustine's distinct historical character has made the city a major tourist attraction.
St Augustine Florida Oldest City in the USA Matanzas River Jet Ski's, Ableton Live, Davinci Resolve
This is a video highlighting the Matanzas River in St Augustine Florida. The Oldest City in the US. Video shot on DJI Mavic Pro. Music on Ableton Live. Editing and effects on DaVinci Resolve.
Insider's Guide to Fort Matanzas, Florida
Insider's Guide to Fort Matanzas, Florida
Fort Matanzas National Monument was designated a United States National Monument on October 15, 1924. The monument consists of a 1740 Spanish fort called Fort Matanzas, and about 100 acres (0.4 km²) of salt marsh and barrier islands along the Matanzas River on the northern Atlantic coast of Florida. It is operated by the National Park Service in conjunction with the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument in the city of St. Augustine.
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Fort Matanzas National Monument
After just a short drive on A1A south, you will arrive at Fort Matanzas National Monument. Located in beautiful and sunny Saint Augustine Beach, this destination is great for families, nature lovers and history buffs.
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Vilano Beach St Augustine Florida #TravelTips
Vilano Beach St Augustine Florida #TravelTips
When you are visiting Florida, you will probably want to relax on the beach for a while. Florida has perhaps the best beaches in the United States, and whenever you are walking on the white soft sand, you are entering a piece of heaven.
In this video, we take a look at Vilano Beach, the beaches outside of St Augustine, the oldest city in the United States of America.
Whether you want to do some fishing from the beach, or you want to soak in the sun or swim in the Ocean, Vilano Beach is a very good option, as it has lots of public access areas to get to the beach, as well as parking spaces you can use.
Vilano Beach is located just north of downtown St. Augustine's historic district, on the north side of the Matanzas Inlet. The town of Vilano Beach is a charming surprise, with its tiled fountains and retro Art Deco look, and this local beach is also a wonderful surprise, and one of St. Augustine's best-kept secrets.
The beach has a steep drop-off, heavier surf, and a strong current due to its location near the inlet, which makes it ideal for surfing (when the tide is coming in) and skimboarding.
The main access area to the beach is located right on the Atlantic, at 2725 Anahma Drive. The beach area continues around the southern end of Vilano Beach to Porpoise Point, a favorite place for fishing and launching jet skis. Visitors can enjoy both sunrises and sunsets from this area.
The Vilano Beach Pier is located nearby on the river side of the island. Vilano Beach hosts a variety of special events, and there are a number of excellent restaurants in the area, as well as shops where beachgoers can stop in for some last-minute items.
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Kayaking near several dolphins just north of Fort Matanzas, Florida.
There's one jump (near a passing boat) and one very close encounter (next to the kayak) in addition to quite a few sightings of the group.
Possible dolphin echolocation sounds underwater (hard to tell).
This is a Hobie Adventure kayak with the Mirage Drive, so it can scoot right along in hot pursuit.
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This was shot at Fort Matanzas National Monument, which is just south of St. Augustine, Florida. Matanzas Inlet is the where Spanish (Catholics) soldiers massacred the French Huguenots (Protestants) after they had surrendered. Matanzas is the Spanish word for slaughters. Incidentally, Huguenot Beach Park at Ft George Inlet (near Ft Caroline, where the Huguenots were based, and the first French colony in the United States) about an hour's drive to the north is another great place for kayaking.
Bridges in and out of St. Augustine may close
As Irma makes its way up Florida's west coast, people living along its east brace for a possible storm surge. South of Jacksonville, entire communities may become isolated if officials close bridges in and out of the area.
FORT MATANZAS CANNONS
fort matanzas is an adventure back to the days of the past history of florida with the big cannons protecting the inlet of matanzas river and protect st. augustine
FLORIDA FISHING! HOW TO CATCH BULL Redfish & TARPON! Fishing Jacksonville Florida.
FLORIDA FISHING! Here is how to catch bull redfish and how to catch tarpon during the mullet run in Jacksonville Florida and a few surf fishing spots we used. Our initial plan was to fish the point of the FT. George inlet to target bullreds and puppy drum. Because of Hurricane Dorian all the parks schedules were messed up. So we turned to plan b which failed also. Plan C was Amelia Island state park. New ground for me and Nick. It started slow and after a round of trash fish we made a money move to a tidal pocket at the corner of Nassau sound. Good Move!!! We saw literally hundreds of tarpon jump landed 2 big bulls and I had the craziest drag run of my life.
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Fort Matanzas St Augustine, FL
Fort Matanzas
The year is 1748, and as the sun begins to rise it emits a powerful glow that radiates off the eastern side of a small, stone structure situated in the middle of nowhere. The inhabitants of this simple building include seven Spanish soldiers, who have just risen and are beginning to engage in their daily duties. The main focus of these individuals is to maintain the safety and security of the residents of St. Augustine, who live several miles to the north. The seven soldiers patrol the waterways surrounding the Matanzas Inlet from their fortified watchtower and temporary residence: Fort Matanzas.
In essence, the fort was the lock on the backdoor to St. Augustine, Dick Orsini, captain of the Queen Matanzas II ferry, said.
Fort Matanzas is a monument that commemorates the Spanish phase of Colonial American history in Florida. The name Matanzas comes from the root word mata, meaning to kill. Hence, Matanzas refers to the place of many slaughters.
In 1562, French Hugenot Jean Ribault attempted to establish a base within Spanish America in the name of the King of France. His attempt failed, but two years later Fort Caroline was built on the St. Johns River under the direction of Rene de Laudonniere. The Spaniards viewed the establishment of Fort Caroline as trespassing on land they had discovered and explored. Therefore, King Philip II sent Pedro Menendez to build a settlement in Florida.
On August 28, 1565, Menendez, after a brief confrontation with French forces led by Ribault, established St. Augustine. Two weeks later, Ribault, whose troops outnumbered the Spaniards, set out to attack and gain control of St. Augustine. Fortunately for the Spaniards, a hurricane struck the northeast coast of Florida, scattering Ribault's vessels down the coast. This allowed Menendez's troops to travel on foot and capture the enemy base.
Eventually, the remaining French troops surrendered. Menendez had 245 prisoners put to death on the beaches 14 miles south of St. Augustine - thus, the name Matanzas.
In 1569, a wooden watchtower and thatched hut were built just north of the Matanzas Inlet to house six soldiers. These individuals took turns scanning the ocean waters for possible enemy threats. If a ship was sighted, a runner or man on horseback or in a log canoe was sent to alert St. Augustine.
In 1733, Gen. James Oglethorpe founded the English colony of Georgia on land claimed by Spain. On June 13, 1740, Oglethorpe began the siege of St. Augustine by blockading the Matanzas River. Due to the approaching hurricane season, the lack of naval support and the fact that St. Augustine was well prepared, Oglethorpe raised the siege and withdrew his forces.
The siege of 1740 convinced Gov. Manuel de Montiano that he needed to build a better, more equipped watchtower than the existing wooden structure. Montiano therefore summoned engineer Pedro Ruiz de Olano to build a stronger, more reliable stone structure.
The English gained control of Fort Matanzas, as well as the rest of Florida, by treaty in 1763. They, too, maintained the fort as a watchtower. Unfortunately, by the time Florida was ceded to the United States in 1821, the interior of the Matanzas fort was in ruins.
On Oct. 15, 1924, the fort was proclaimed a national monument, and in 1933 control of the fort was transferred from the War Department to the National Park Service. Today, due to much stabilization and restoration, the fort stands similar to its original design.
Fort Matanzas was made of coquina, a natural fragile-shell-stone. its main strengths were its strategic location and its armament supply. In 1750, five cannons were mounted to cover all approaching directions. Today, two cast iron cannons, mounted in 1793, remain. At the rear of the gundeck there was a water cistern that was capable of holding 1,500 gallons of water.
Fort Matanzas was built on an island less than two acres large. Today, due to time, tides and man, the island now occupies more than 200 acres and is referred to as Rattlesnake Island. The fort is accessible by boat only. The Matanzas Queen II, a ferry capable of holding 22 passengers, makes trips from the Visitors Center to the fort daily.
Dick Orsini, who has ferried passengers to the fort for 24 years, said the biggest change he has seen over the years is the addition of new bathrooms. He also said, The number of visitors coming to the fort is growing steadily. Annually, 50,000 people visit the park.
Orsini stressed all people should visit the fort. It is a part of history, a very early part of our history, he said. If you come to visit, let the ambience seep in. The fort is special because when you visit you go back in time. Even if it is only psychological, you have a chance to step out of the 20th century.
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FORT MATANZAS FIELD TRIP
We took a field trip to Fort Matanzas in Crescent Beach, FL to satisfy a Cub Scout requirement for Kelly. Fort Matanzas is just south of St. Augustine, Florida on the intracoastal waterway, near the Matanzas Inlet.
Fort Matanzas is part of the National Park Service (so be sure to bring those National Park Passports, if you have them) and is known for it's role as a protective fort for St. Augustine as European nations fought for control of the New World.
One of the most famous battles at this fort occurred between the Spanish and the French Huguenots. The Spanish, under command of Menendez slaughtered over 250 of the French Huguenots in 1565. This is where the Fort and the inlet get the name Matanzas, meaning slaughters in Spanish. The Fort wasn't built until 175 years later to help protect the Spanish city of St. Augustine from a rear attack by the British. Later, in 1821, the United States took possession of Florida and Fort Matanzas, but the Fort had deteriorated to a point in which soldiers could no longer occupy the fort and the US never did.
The Fort measures 50 feet by 50 feet with a 30 feet high tower. The Fort is built from coquina and lime made from burning oyster shells. The Fort is built on what is essentially a marsh swamp and is stabilized by over 300 pine pilings driven down into the marsh. One cabo (officer-in-charge), four infantryman and two gunners typically manned the Fort, but 50 soldiers could be assigned to this Fort during times of tension.
Today, the park features a short hiking trail (boardwalk) that loops through the Florida coastal flora and fauna. On the day we visited, we saw cedars, palms, a gopher tortoise, and lots of birds. To see the Fort, you take a quick ferry ride across the Matanzas River. You'll get a very interesting history lesson about the Fort and surrounding St. Augustine from a park ranger before being released to explore the Fort.
The diminutive size of this fort is stunning and I can't help but feel for the soldiers that must have been cramped inside this fort. A great history lesson for the kids and myself.
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Fort Matanzas St. Augustine, Florida Built in 1742
Fort Matanzas National Monument was designated a United States National Monument on October 15, 1924.[2] The monument consists of a 1740 Spanish fort called Fort Matanzas, and about 100 acres (0.4 km²) of salt marsh and barrier islands along the Matanzas River on the northern Atlantic coast of Florida. It is operated by the National Park Service in conjunction with the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument in the city of St. Augustine.
Fort Matanzas was built by the Spanish in 1742 to guard Matanzas Inlet, the southern mouth of the Matanzas River, which could be used as a rear entrance to the city of St. Augustine. Such an approach avoided St. Augustine's primary defense system, centered at Castillo de San Marcos. In 1740, Gov. James Oglethorpe of Georgia used the inlet to blockade St. Augustine[3] and launch a thirty-nine-day siege. St. Augustine endured the siege, but the episode convinced the Spanish that protecting the inlet was necessary to the security of the town.[4] Under Gov. Manuel de Montiano's orders, construction of the fort began that year and was completed in 1742.[5] Engineer Pedro Ruiz de Olano, who had worked on additions to the Castillo de San Marcos,[6] designed the fortified observation tower.[7] Convicts, slaves, and troops from Cuba were used as labor to erect the structure, which was sited on present-day Rattlesnake Island[8] and had a commanding position over Matanzas Inlet.[9]
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