The four-lane roads of Ponte Vedra Beach narrow to two as nature takes over the entire landscape. Mickler’s Landing (pronounced “mike-lers”) is just two blocks east of the A1A. The first public beach in Ponte Vedra, Mickler’s remains a local favorite, famous for its pink, coquina-sand stretches of beach.From the parking area, take the wooden walkway through 20-foot high sand dunes to experience unspoiled natural habitats for local wildlife. This beach is also a great spot to hunt for shark’s teeth too.Discover More
Vilano Beach
For more than two centuries, Vilano Beach has been the beach that locals go to. It’s a choice spot north of St. Augustine popular for its casual atmosphere, quiet ambiance, and natural surroundings. The Vilano Beach Pier is located nearby on the river side of the Matanzas inlet, and it is one of the best vantage points to watch the sunset over downtown St. Augustine. Discover More
Vilano Beach Nature Boardwalk
Discover Vilano beach and the Vilano Beach Boardwalk, approximately .2 mile boardwalk under the Francis & Mary Usina Bridge with scenic views of the salt marsh.Additional parking located at 111 Beachcomber Way.
St. Augustine Beach
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. Time spent in St. Augustine Beach can be as active or as laid-back as you like.Discover More
Butler Beach
Butler Beach on Anastasia Island is located only eight miles south of St. Augustine’s historic district and offers wide stretches of white sand beaches perfect for swimming and sunbathing.Visitors may access Butler Beach via the Frank B. Butler County Park. The Mary Street Beach ramp takes drivers to the beach ($10 per car for beach access). To the right before the pay station, unpaved Gloria Avenue has free beach parking.Discover More
Crescent Beach
This crescent-shaped shoreline surrounds beachgoers with a beautiful stretch of quiet and a family-friendlyshoreline.With its sweeping coastline carving out a huge “C” where it meets the Atlantic Ocean (the crescent shape, of course, giving the area its name), Crescent Beach is tucked between the traditional tourist attractions of St. Augustine and Matanzas Inlet to the south. But for visiting beachgoers, Crescent Beach is slightly off the proverbial beaten path.Discover More
Fort Matanzas National Monument Beach
Today Fort Matanzas represents the fortification that played the important role of repulsing threats to St. Augustine. This National Monument is open to visitors and offers nature trails, picnic areas, and a free ferry ride to the fort. Come explore what life was like more than 200 years ago and discover the beautiful nature trails that traverse through the park.Discover More
