Martinez

 

Martinez is located along the northwest border of the city of Augusta, just minutes from the world-renowned Augusta National Golf Club. Martinez is a family-oriented town voted #5 in Money Magazine’s best places to live in 2021. The community comprises many unique neighborhoods, some of which have older homes while others offer new construction. The more contemporary master-planned and golf course communities provide luxurious resort-style amenities, like beautiful pools, fitness centers, tennis courts, clubhouses, playgrounds, and walking trails. The winding roads, tree-lined streets, and meticulously landscaped neighborhoods create a welcoming and pleasant ambiance perfectly paired with the area’s charming southern architecture.

 

Families, young professionals, executives, and retirees all call Martinez home. The residents enjoy the fantastic Georgia weather, which allows for outdoor recreational activities all year long. Martinez boasts many beautiful parks and green spaces that are popular gathering spots. The most popular of which is the Savannah Rapids Park which sits above the Augusta Canal, Red Creek Waterfall, and Savannah River. The park is the site of the historic canal headgates and the Savannah Rapids Pavillion. Residents can enjoy many outdoor activities here, including fishing, boating, kayaking, hiking, biking, jogging, and picnicking.

 

• A family-oriented and tight-knit community
• Beautiful parks and green spaces
• Riverfront lifestyle
• Close to Augusta

Martinez is a wonderful place to call home. The community has a relaxed vibe, and residents tend to have a fun and adventurous spirit. They enjoy spending time outside on the river or at one of its parks. The river provides the perfect setting for fishing, boating, riding jet skis, or taking a leisurely float trip by kayak or paddleboard. The parks and green spaces offer miles of hiking and biking trails, sports fields, tennis and basketball courts, picnic areas, and playgrounds.

 

Residents of Martinez are just minutes away from the nightlife, shopping, and dining offerings of the city of Augusta, but there are also many excellent venues closer to home. Cadwallader's Café is an upscale restaurant with elegant decor, delicious food, and fine wine. The French Market Grille West offers a taste of New Orleans cuisine, steaks, seafood, and Cajun martinis.

 

California Dreaming has an eclectic menu of California-style American fare, Tex-Mex, steaks, and seafood.

 

Martinez has some delightful entertainment venues for enjoying a fun night on the town without driving to a larger city. Enopion Theatre Co. features live plays and performances based on biblical stories. Martinez also offers unique shopping establishments like Charm House Boutique, Romantic Farmhouse Antiques, and the Peaceful Warrior Apothecary. The area is also just minutes from the upscale shopping venues in downtown Augusta.

 

The activities and recreation in Martinez offer something for everyone. The parks in Martinez provide hundreds of acres of pristine natural beauty, miles of trails, river access, and facilities for sports, picnics, and community gatherings. Savannah Rapids Park sits on the shores of the Savannah, overlooking the Augusta Canal and Red Creek Waterfall. With direct access to the river, it’s the perfect place for watersports, fishing, and boating. The Savannah Rapids Kayak Rental hosts the Friday Evening Sunset Paddles, popular with families and groups of friends, and even for a couple’s date night. Outdoor Augusta Riverside provides kayak and paddleboard rentals and tours, including the famous Full Moon Tours.

 

Martinez is home to many excellent public and private schools. Students may attend: