Saint Augustine Beach(Anstasia State Park, Saint Augustine Beach, St Augustine Beach)

A pier named St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier (also known as St. Johns County Ocean Pier) is present near the beach. Multiple grassy recreational parks are also present near the beach. St. Augustine Beach has lifeguards between Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day Weekend. In addition, the beach and the area around it have many amenities including volleyball courts, bocce courts, concession stands, a children’s playground with a splash park, a shower (available near St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier), and a pavilion. Watersports equipment rental facilities are also present near this beach. Dogs on leash are allowed on the beach. 

St. Augustine Beach offers many fun activities including beachcombing, sunbathing, fishing, wildlife watching, beach-driving, picnicking, swimming, surfing, volleyball, paddleboarding, canoeing, kayaking, surf-skiing, snorkelling, scuba diving, skimboarding, bodysurfing, bodyboarding, paddleboarding, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, waterskiing, parasailing, and boating. The water near this beach is shallow and has usually gentle waves, which makes it ideal for beginner swimmers, kayakers, and paddleboarders. During windy days, the water here also offers fun surfing waves, which offers an amazing experience for surfers, skimboarders, and bodysurfers. Snorkelers and scuba divers also enter the water near this beach to explore its vibrant biodiversity - depending on the time of the year, you can see many kinds of animals in the water near this beach including dolphins, manatees, and a wide variety of fish. In addition, the beach is also used as a seasonal nesting site by sea turtles generally between May and October. However, if you are planning to go into the water near this beach, we recommend being careful as the water here has unpredictable rip currents. In addition, you also need to note that swimming and surfing within 400 feet of St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier is prohibited. If you like birdwatching, you can view many kinds of migratory birds around St. Augustine Beach - some of the birds also seasonally nest on this beach. You can also drive your vehicle in certain portions of St. Augustine Beach. However, if you are planning to drive your vehicle on the beach, please note that you need a permit for doing so - you can visit St. John’s County’s website for more useful information regarding this permit.

St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier present near the beach offers amazing Instagram-worthy views of the Atlantic Ocean and the North Floridian shoreline. In addition, this pier is also an amazing fishing spot. However, if you are planning to fish in the water near St. Augustine Beach, please make sure that you follow the local fishing regulations. The pier also has a visitor center which offers helpful information to tourists visiting St. Johns County regarding local landmarks and events, along with interpretive brochures, maps, and pamphlets. The pier also has a snack shop and a gift shop. The pier also hosts a variety of fun events throughout the year including a concert series named Music By the Sea and the local New Year’s eve celebrations named Beach Blast Off which offers live music performances, fun rides for children, and an amazing fireworks display, along with plenty of amazing food options. 

Getting to St. Augustine Beach is easy - the beach is easily accessible from Florida State Road A1A. In addition, metered street parking spaces are also available near this beach. However, it is important to note that parking for this beach is only permitted between 8 am to 7:30 pm during the sea turtle nesting season (between May 1st and October 31st). If you are travelling with dogs, we recommend carrying water for them as they often tend to suffer from heat-related health problems after playing on this sunny beach too much.

There are many attractions near St. Augustine Beach. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument has a 16th-century fort named Castillo de San Marcos which was built by the Spanish to protect their trans-Atlantic trading route. This fort is the oldest masonry fort in the continental United States and is a part of the United States’ National Register of Historic Places. This fort offers a unique insight into Florida’s and the United States’ vibrant history. You can learn more about this fort’s military and historical significance via guided tours.  In addition, historical re-enactments are also conducted on the fort’s premises in order to demonstrate the lives of the fort’s military and civilian residents. The fort also organizes cannon firings on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, and 3:30 pm. However, please note that cannon firings are subject to weather conditions. St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum has a lighthouse known as the St. Augustine Light Station which was built during the 19th-century and is still active. This lighthouse offers amazing Instagram-worthy views of the northern Florida shoreline. The museum premises have fun exhibitions and historic structures which offer a unique insight into the vibrant history of St. Augustine and Florida.  Interesting demonstrations and live wooden boat-building sessions are also organised on the museum premises. The museum also has a shipyard-themed play area for children. In addition, the museum also offers a variety of interesting tours for an additional fee including a tour of the light station conducted by the lighthouse-keeper and even a thrilling ghost tour at night. If you are looking for another attraction near St. Augustine Beach, Fiesta Falls Mini Golf offers a fun and challenging mini-golf session. 

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near St. Augustine Beach, there are many great nearby options. Terra & Acqua has an outdoor dining area. In addition, this restaurant also offers amazing Italian seafood and Northern Italian dishes. Sunset Grille offers an amazing waterfront dining experience. In addition, this popular restaurant also serves amazing pastas, sandwiches, burgers, seafood, steaks, salads, soups, fries, and tacos. If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near St. Augustine Beach, the modestly priced A1A Burrito Works offers amazing Mexican dishes including tacos, burritos, nachos, quesadillas, and tostadas.

If you are looking for a hotel near St. Augustine Beach, there are many great nearby options. The 5-Star Centennial House offers many amenities including a garden courtyard, a sun porch, and complimentary breakfast. As another upscale option, the 4-Star The Collector Luxury Inn & Gardens offers many amenities including a bar, a pool, outdoor fire pits, complimentary breakfast, happy hours, and bike loaner facilities. A more affordable hotel is the 3-Star Courtyard by Marriott St. Augustine Beach which offers many amenities including a restaurant, a bar, a pool, and a gym. If you are looking for another good and affordable hotel near St. Augustine Beach, the 2-Star Best Western St. Augustine Beach Inn offers many amenities including a pool, a coin-operated laundry, a hot tub, and complimentary breakfast.