- St. Augustine boasts 42 miles of beautiful beaches, from the pristine coast of Ponte Vedra Beach to St. Augustine Beach's lively surf and south to the wide sands of Crescent Beach. Fishing, surfing, boogie boarding, kayaking, sailing, and nature watching are some of the many beach activities available in the area.St. Augustine Beach Picture Gallery Copyright © 2024 Gabriela BranisteanuSt. Augustine Beach is a city in St. Johns County, Florida. St. Augustine is located between Jacksonville to the north and Daytona Beach to the south.
The city of St. Augustine, Florida is most famous for its historical significance as the oldest city in the United States, but its pristine beaches are just as worthy of attention. Besides the soft white sands of St. Augustine's 42 miles of beaches, the less populated oceanfront compared to other Florida destinations provides a tranquil day in the sun along the Atlantic Coast.
St. Augustine boasts 42 miles of beautiful beaches, from the pristine coast of Ponte Vedra Beach to St. Augustine Beach's lively surf and south to the wide sands of Crescent Beach. Fishing, surfing, boogie boarding, kayaking, sailing, and nature watching are some of the many beach activities available in the area.
The main entrance point is at St. Johns County Ocean Pier Park, but there are access points at street ends along the four-mile length of St. Augustine Beach. The pier features a four-acre beachfront park that has a playground, picnic tables, restrooms, showers, a pavilion, volleyball courts, bait and tackle and concessions. The beach is popular with families, thanks to its kid-friendly splash pad. If fishing or a relaxing stroll is what you're after, visit the St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier, which sits at the north end of the beach.
Past visitors praised St. Augustine Beach's scenery and uncrowded atmosphere. Most days, the ocean offers small waves that are suitable for children, though windy days will bring larger waves that are ideal for surfing and bodyboarding.
St. Augustine Beach has everything you need for the ideal beach vacation – sunny accommodations, tropical seaside restaurants, a beachfront park with an impressive fishing pier, a large beachside pavilion, a splash park and sand volleyball court.
The wide expanse of shoreline and hard-packed sand makes St. Augustine Beach the perfect place for a bicycle ride. Waves here attract skim boarders, boogie boarders, surfers, paddle boarders and kite boarders. You’ll find a wide assortment of surf sports equipment for purchase or rental from PIT Surf Shop.
St. Augustine Beach is walkable to plenty of dining and shopping. For a convenient beachside bite to eat, try the Harvest & Reel, Sunset Grille, or Salt Life Food Shack, all a short walk from the shore.
The beach backdrop for St. Augustine adds an elegance to the city defined by its 450-year-old history. When visitors are not heading down to the oceanfront to relax by the waves or stroll along St. Johns County Ocean Pier, they are browsing boutique shops along the brick-lined streets or riding in the horse-drawn carriages that are iconic in the city square.
Most visitors to the beach enjoy long walks along the shoreline with the Atlantic water brushing against their feet, or just relaxing beneath a large shade umbrella from one of the nearby beach rental companies, like Anastasia Watersports inside the Anastasia State Park. If you bring a bike on vacation, the packed sand of St. Augustine Beach is ideal for an oceanside bike ride. If you want to play the day by ear, you can always jump in on a sand volleyball game. Anastasia State Park has a protected wildlife area, which features part of the Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. The park attracts birders, who look for species like warblers, painted buntings, and laughing gulls.
The other main draw of St. Augustine Beach is St. Johns County Ocean Pier. It's a popular spot for fishing and watching beach activities, which is accessible for a small fee. The visitor center at the pier is a great place to get general information on the area and recommendations of things to do and places to eat and to pick up coupon books to use for discounts in the area.
There are six volleyball courts and two bocce courts near the pier for public use. There is also an area designated for children near the pier with a playground and splash park that overlooks the ocean.
St. Augustine Beach is one of the most convenient beaches in the area as far as access and amenities. There is ample parking with beach access. Driving is permitted on the beach at certain times with a permit. Restrooms and showers are available near the pier.
There are a number of seaside dining options at St. Augustine beach and quick casual dining options. There are even some pet-friendly restaurants, as pets are allowed on the beach as long as they are on a leash.
St. Augustine beaches are both secluded and unspoiled, with more than 40 miles of scenic, well-preserved coastline.
Parks in the area give you the choice of parking off the beach and walking, swimming or sunbathing along the miles of immaculate coastline, or parking right on the sand and enjoying a dip in the surf near one of several staffed lifeguard towers
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