St. Augustine Beach

Your Ideal Beach Vacation Awaits on 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.

Relaxing on the Beach

Sunshine, waves caressing the shore ... what better place to relax than on the beach?

Take a walk along the shore or enjoy the view from your beach chair beneath a brightly colored umbrella. Big Bill’s Beach Stuff Rentals or Barney’s Beach Service can provide everything you need.

Beach Activities

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.

Conch House Marina Resort in St. Augustine Florida

Woman relaxing in chair in bathrobe drinking coffee at hotel in St. Augustine FL

Aerial view of St. Augustine FL coastline

Where to Stay near St. Augustine Beach?

Whatever type of lodging you seek, you’ll find the perfect place to stay in St. Augustine Beach.

Familiar favorite hotels are mixed with condominiums for larger families or extended stays.

Within steps of the shore, boutique hotels can be found alongside private rentals and at a variety of price points.

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St. Augustine Beach named #13 in Traveler’s Choice Award for “Top 25 Beaches in the United States.”

Tripadvisor (February 2022)

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can drive your vehicle on St. Augustine Beach within designated areas and dependent on tides and weather conditions. There are seasonal fees to drive onto the beach. For more information about beach access and permits, visit the St. Johns County website.

Yes, dogs are allowed on St. Augustine Beach as long as they are on a leash. Please be sure to clean up after your pet. Since dogs can get overheated, you may wish to bring along an umbrella, or shade structure, plus plenty of drinking water for your pup. Nearby pet friendly dining options include Salt Life Food Shack and Sunset Grille.

Yes, you can swim at St. Augustine Beach as long as you are not within 400 feet of the St. Johns County Ocean Fishing Pier. From Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend, you will find lifeguards stationed along the shore for your safety.

St. Augustine Beach is walkable to plenty of dining and shopping. For a convenient beachside bite to eat, try the Harvest & Reel or Salt Life Food Shack, all a short walk from the shore.

St. Augustine Beach visitors can enjoy ample regular and accessible parking. For a map of all the available parking in the area plus beach access points, click here.