Hastings, FL

Hastings is an unincorporated census-designated place and agricultural center in St. Johns County, Florida, United States, 18 miles southwest of St. Augustine. The 2020 census counted 1,262 residents. Hastings is part of the Jacksonville, Florida metropolitan statistical area. Henry Morrison Flagler built tourist hotels at St. Augustine in the late 19th century, including the Ponce de León Hotel. Zoned schools include South Woods Elementary School, Gamble Rogers Middle School, and Pedro Menendez High School. Taken together, these details give a newcomer a usable picture of Hastings, where its history, geography, and current gathering places meet. For Hastings, the memorable detail is the way older history and current gathering places share one local map. The former FEC line is now part of the Palatka-to-St. Augustine State Trail.