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Located on the northern side of the city of St. Augustine, Vilano 4x4 - which is also known as Vilano Beach 4x4 - is a large beach with beige sand, some rocky formations, and nearby sparse vegetation. The beach is situated on the shores of the St. Augustine Inlet.
Vilano 4x4 does not have lifeguards or any other amenities, so plan your trip accordingly. Dogs are allowed on Vilano 4x4 if they are on a leash, and the beach is open from sunrise until sunset.
Vilano 4x4 offers many fun activities including sunbathing, beachcombing, fishing, sailing, surfing, swimming, and watching birds. Vilano 4x4 is ideal for windsurfing due to its frequently windy weather and strong currents due to its location near the inlet. If you are planning to go in the water near the beach, we recommend you be careful as the water here is known to have rip currents. There are also many kinds of birds around the beach including pelicans, sandpipers, white egrets, and ospreys. During certain times of the year, four-wheel-driving is allowed on the beach but a permit is required (visit www.sjcfl.us). Getting to Vilano 4x4 is easy - the beach is present at 501 Porpoise Point Drive, where street parking is available.
There are many attractions near Vilano 4x4. Ripley's Believe It or Not! is a unique museum with 14 themed galleries, artifacts, incredible art, animal oddities, pop-culture memorabilia, interactive games, and stories about people and places that are hard to believe but are actually real. St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum has a museum that offers a gallery displaying maritime-related memorabilia and historical exhibitions. In addition, it has an active black-and-white-striped 164-foot tall lighthouse that was constructed in 1874 and offers Instagram-worthy and incredible coastal views, and if you come at night you can also experience the beautiful illuminations from the lighthouse. If you are looking for another attraction near Vilano 4x4, Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park is a waterfront family park that features 16th-century Spanish settlements, historic Timucuan village sites, a watchtower, water springs, a planetarium, and cannons.
If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Vilano 4x4. The Reef is an upscale oceanfront restaurant that offers outdoor sitting and serves amazing seafood, salads, soups, pasta, sandwiches, burgers, shrimp, grits, steaks, chops, ribs, and desserts – and it also serves gluten-free dishes for those with gluten allergies. Vilano Grill 180 serves incredible salads, pizza, pasta, sandwiches, burgers, steaks, chops, risotto, tacos, and ravioli. Kingfish Grill on the Water is a waterfront restaurant that offers live music performances and serves amazing seafood, salads, burgers, sandwiches, sushi, steaks, chops, ribs, and desserts. If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Vilano 4x4, the modestly priced Burritos Works Taco Shop serves amazing Mexican dishes including tacos, nachos, burritos, quesadillas, and seafood.
If you are looking for a hotel near Vilano 4x4, there are many great nearby options. If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 5-Star Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is 11 minutes away by car and offers many amenities including a spa, a fitness center, four outdoor pools, a hot tub, tennis courts, and a restaurant. As another upscale option, the 4-Star Casa Monica Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection is a Moroccan-themed hotel that offers many amenities including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a sundeck, a fitness center, a spa, and an upscale restaurant. A more affordable hotel is 3-Star Holiday Inn Express St. Augustine - Vilano Beach, an IHG Hotel that offers a fitness center, an indoor and outdoor pool, and a complimentary breakfast. If you are looking for another good and affordable hotel near Vilano 4x4, the modestly priced 2-Star Hampton Inn & Suites St. Augustine - Vilano Beach offers many amenities including an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a complimentary breakfast.
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Does Vilano 4x4 have parking? If so, is it free or paid?
Vilano 4x4 does not have dedicated parking but has street parking near the entrance.
Does Vilano 4x4 have lifeguards?
No, Vilano 4x4 does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach – please be careful when swimming on this beach.
Is Vilano 4x4 a family-friendly beach?
Vilano 4x4 is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.
Is Vilano 4x4 good for swimming?
Vilano 4x4 boasts excellent swimming conditions, attracting swimmers of all skill levels with its gentle waves and clear waters.
Does Vilano 4x4 have restrooms?
Vilano 4x4 does not have restrooms on or near the beach.
Is Vilano 4x4 a nude beach?
No, Vilano 4x4 maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.
Is there food near Vilano 4x4?
Vilano 4x4 does not have nearby food options – please plan your beach day accordingly.
What are the activities at Vilano 4x4?
Vilano 4x4 is not known for any activities in particular.
Does Vilano 4x4 have accommodations for people with disabilities?
Vilano 4x4 does not have accommodations for people with disabilities.
Is Vilano 4x4 a dog-friendly beach?
Vilano 4x4 is not dog-friendly.
Is Vilano 4x4 good for surfing?
Vilano 4x4 is not generally considered to be good for surfing.
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