St. Johns County Coast · Florida
Anastasia State Park
- State
- Florida
- County
- St. Johns County
- City / community
- St. Augustine
Northeast Florida · St. Johns County Coast
Anastasia State Park protects a broad natural beach south of St. Augustine Inlet. It offers a campground, restrooms, showers, paddling and a snack concession.
Good fit: More than 1,600 acres of dunes, beach, marsh and hammock, with camping and seasonal lifeguards.
Plan around: Choose your entrance before setting off: facilities and restrictions vary along the shoreline.
- Parking
- $8 per vehicle
Details & sources
- Dogs
- No
Details & sources
No pets on the beach
Leashed pets are welcome in designated park areas, but Florida State Parks lists the beach as a prohibited pet area.
Florida State Parks · Anastasia State Park ↗ - Restrooms
- Yes
Details & sources
Restrooms and showers
Facilities are within the park; availability can vary by day-use area and campground.
St. Johns County · Beach access details ↗ - Lifeguards
- Seasonal
Details & sources
Seasonal guarded swimming area
Florida State Parks lists lifeguards at the designated swimming area from Memorial Day through Labor Day. This is seasonal program coverage, not live tower duty; follow current park warnings.
Anastasia State Park experiences and amenities ↗ - Key restrictions
- Check before you go
Details & sources
Anastasia State Park permits camping in its designated campground; overnight parking in the day-use lots is prohibited. Alcohol is prohibited elsewhere in the park, with an exception for registered campers within their campsites. Stay out of dunes, keep pets off the beach and follow posted state-park rules.
Anastasia State Park experiences and amenities ↗ - Best for
- See beach overview
Beach overview
More than 1,600 acres of dunes, beach, marsh and hammock, with camping and seasonal lifeguards.
Sources & review dates
More planning facts: access, driving & fees
- Public access
- Public accessDetails & restrictions
- Beach driving
- NoDetails & restrictions
- Accessibility
- Boardwalks, beach mat & loan chairsDetails & restrictions
- Entry fee
- $8 per vehicle up to eight people; $4 single-occupant vehicle; $2 pedestrians, bicyclists and extra passengers.Details & restrictions
Choose an entrance
$8 per vehicle. Check the route and parking details below, then choose an entrance in the county directory.
Parking, route & accessibility evidence
Parking & entry: $8 per vehicle. $4 single-occupant vehicle; $2 pedestrians, bicyclists and extra passengers. Florida State Parks annual passes are available.
Parking source ↗Accessibility: Boardwalks, beach mat & loan chairs. Florida State Parks lists elevated beach boardwalks, a Mobi-Mat and free beach wheelchairs through Island Beach Shop and Grill or Anastasia Water Sports. The exact mat endpoint and remaining sand gap are not established; confirm the best route and chair availability before arrival.
Accessibility source ↗Open the county entrance directory ↗
Use the directory to check each entrance’s identity and status. Guide map pins are approximate shoreline locations, not turn-by-turn entrance directions or proof of current opening.
WHY THIS BEACH STANDS OUT
Known for
Highly rated
Standout for surfing
Rated 4/5 for surfing. Established state-park surfing beach. Check the current report, wind and rip-current information before entering.
Shown only for unusually strong ratings or a distinctive, well-documented feature. Live conditions, rules and availability can change.
Rules & facilities
Check before you go
Swimming flag: no dated location-specific official flag report is connected for this guide. Do not infer a flag from the regional rip-current forecast; verify flags and signs on arrival.
Closures and access: check St. Johns County beach updates for the named access, managing park or city. A countywide notice is not automatically beach-specific.
Water quality: the nearest same-county Florida Healthy Beaches station, distance disclosure and dated sample appear in Conditions & activities as dated saved results and refresh from the verified snapshot when available. A nearby station is context, not a sample taken at this beach.
Forecast context: the NWS surf-zone forecast and NOAA tide prediction in that section are regional planning tools, not current water measurements or permission to enter.
Browse all 171 St. Johns County mapped beach-access records ↗
Admission, payment & passes
Day-use admission
$8 per vehicle up to eight people; $4 single-occupant vehicle; $2 pedestrians, bicyclists and extra passengers.
Official fee page ↗Accepted payment
All Florida state parks accept cash for entrance fees, and most accept credit cards. Card acceptance at a particular gate can vary; call ahead if cash is not an option. Online day passes use credit-card checkout and do not guarantee entry when a park reaches capacity.
Pass options
Individual: $60 · Family: $120
Valid for one year from the month purchased. No seasonal pass was found.
Individual covers the named passholder; accompanying people generally pay $2 each. Family covers up to eight people entering together. Online orders add a $6 convenience fee and $10 shipping per pass; a 14-day temporary pass is emailed. Other activity and tour fees can still apply.
Fees, service charges, discounts and pass availability can change. Check the linked managing authority before visiting or purchasing; a pass never overrides a closure.
What to bring & supporting visit details
Plan your visit
Getting from the car to the coast, and what to bring. Nearby services are distinguished from facilities at this beach.
Shade & picnic areasBring personal sun protection
No beach-wide promise of shade is made. Use a listed pavilion only where the beach page identifies one, and expect the open sand to be unshaded.
Visit St. Augustine · St. Augustine Beach visitor guide ↗Drinking waterBring drinking water
No beach-wide bottle-refill service is listed. Bring potable water; showers and restroom sinks are not presented as refill stations.
Visit St. Augustine · St. Augustine Beach visitor guide ↗Concessions & suppliesNearby dining; no on-beach concession assumed
Use the sourced dining listings below and confirm current hours. A nearby restaurant is not an on-site beach concession.
Listed nearby dining: Beachcomber Restaurant, Café Eleven. See Food & drink nearby below for locations and official links.
Visit St. Augustine · St. Augustine Beach visitor guide ↗Beach chairs & umbrellasArea operators; confirm exact access
The activity and rental listings below identify verified operators. Confirm delivery, meeting point, beach permissions and pickup for this exact access before booking.
Visit St. Augustine · coastal regions and visitor services ↗Cell servicePlan for patchy reception
Reliable, recent carrier-specific reception at this beach has not been verified. Check your carrier or the FCC mobile map for this location; modeled coverage is not a beach signal test. Save your route and access instructions offline before visiting.
FCC · How to use mobile coverage maps ↗Reviewed September 29, 2026. Unknown means unverified, not absent. Distances are published reference values where stated, not a current route survey. Services and equipment availability can change. Rental links are unpaid; no affiliate commission is included.
Public or private?
Public · fee applies
Who can visit: Open to the general public, including visitors, during permitted hours and subject to posted rules.
Entry route, fees & access boundaries
- Manager / access authority
- Florida State Parks
- Access basis
- This listing covers a publicly managed beach access or park, not a private guest-only beach.
- Where to enter
- 300 Anastasia Park Road; use the state-park entrance and open dune walkovers.
- Fees & reservations
- $8 per vehicle; reduced single-occupant and pedestrian rates. Florida State Parks annual passes are offered.
- Restrictions & exceptions
- Use designated public entrances. Respect posted hours, closures and private property beside the access.
- What this label covers
- The named park or beach entrance and its designated visitor areas. Adjacent land ownership and exact shoreline boundaries are not surveyed in this guide.
Beach ownership, the route across land, public shoreline-use rights and access to facilities are separate questions. Rules vary by state and location. Use the identified public entrance or documented permission; neither a nearby resort nor an admission fee by itself establishes that a beach is private. A mapped beach is not permission to cross private property.
Access policy reviewed 2026-09-23. Not a live closure report or a property-boundary survey.
Allowed & prohibited activities
Rules for this beach. Campgrounds, restaurants and picnic areas may have different permissions.
- Alcohol
- Not allowedNo drinking on the beach
State parks prohibit alcohol consumption on public beaches. Separate rules allow it in certain reserved accommodations or other specifically designated areas; these exceptions do not make beach drinking permissible.
- Bonfires & beach fires
- With restrictionsDesignated fire areas only
State park rules allow fires only in designated areas. Do not build a bonfire on the shoreline. Ask the ranger which fire rings or grills are available and whether a burn ban applies.
- Beach camping
- With restrictionsDesignated campground only
Use a reserved park campsite; shoreline camping is not permitted.
- Shore fishing
- With restrictionsFishing in designated areas
Follow posted state-park zones, licensing and swimmer-safety rules.
Shore fishing: licenses & responsible casting
Unless exempt, you need the appropriate Florida saltwater fishing license even when fishing from shore. Eligible Florida residents can obtain a no-cost shoreline license; nonresidents need a nonresident saltwater license unless an exemption applies. A license does not override local closures or swimming-area restrictions.
Check FWC’s current species, size, season and bag limits. Targeting sharks from shore has additional permit and gear requirements. Keep hooks and lines away from swimmers and wildlife, and take discarded tackle home.
Rules reviewed 2026-09-22. Check official notices for temporary closures and burn bans before your visit. Other access, pet and driving rules appear below.
- Hours
- 8 a.m. – sunset
Open daily. Registered campers receive separate after-hours instructions.
Anastasia State Park · Hours and fees ↗ - Dogs on the beach
- No pets on the beach
Leashed pets are welcome in designated park areas, but Florida State Parks lists the beach as a prohibited pet area.
Florida State Parks · Anastasia State Park ↗ - Lifeguards
- Seasonal guarded swimming area
Florida State Parks lists lifeguards at the designated swimming area from Memorial Day through Labor Day. This is seasonal program coverage, not live tower duty; follow current park warnings.
Anastasia State Park experiences and amenities ↗ - Restrooms
- Restrooms and showers
Facilities are within the park; availability can vary by day-use area and campground.
St. Johns County · Beach access details ↗ - Access & beach rules
- State-park rules; designated camping only
Anastasia State Park permits camping in its designated campground; overnight parking in the day-use lots is prohibited. Alcohol is prohibited elsewhere in the park, with an exception for registered campers within their campsites. Stay out of dunes, keep pets off the beach and follow posted state-park rules.
Anastasia State Park experiences and amenities ↗ - Beach driving
- No beach driving
Motor vehicles are prohibited on Anastasia State Park beaches.
St. Johns County · Beach access details ↗
Conditions & activities Surf, sand, wildlife and suitability
Conditions at the beach
Saved reports below are dated snapshots, not live conditions. JavaScript refreshes them from official sources when available. Source timestamps and tide times identify their time zone.
Weather observation
Saved report · not live. This dated snapshot may be out of date. Check the official source before your visit.
64°F · Haze
- Northeast Florida Regional Airport · nearby reporting station, not a beach sensor.
Observation: 2026-11-07T11:50:00+00:00.
Retrieved: 2026-11-07T12:13:26.495Z.
Live-use expiration: 2026-11-07T13:50:00.000Z. This static copy never certifies current conditions.
UV forecast
No current-hour UV estimate is shown in this saved page. Use sun protection; the live forecast loads when available.
Daily forecast
Saved report · not live. This dated snapshot may be out of date. Check the official source before your visit.
Saved forecast for this beach’s NWS grid
- 2026-11-07T07:00:00-05:00–2026-11-07T18:00:00-05:00: Today · 74°F · Mostly Sunny · wind 10 to 14 mph N
- 2026-11-07T18:00:00-05:00–2026-11-08T06:00:00-05:00: Tonight · 65°F · Mostly Clear · wind 6 to 13 mph NE
Source issued/updated: 2026-11-07T11:51:42+00:00.
Retrieved: 2026-11-07T12:13:27.345Z.
Live-use expiration: 2026-11-07T23:00:00.000Z. This static copy never certifies current conditions.
High & low tides
Saved prediction · not live. This dated snapshot may be out of date. Check the official source before your visit.
St. Augustine Beach. County Atlantic reference; timing and heights vary by beach and inlet. Predictions, not measured water levels or safe crossing times.
- 2026-11-07 06:21 · High tide
- 2026-11-07 12:39 · Low tide
- 2026-11-07 18:40 · High tide
- 2026-11-08 00:36 · Low tide
- 2026-11-08 07:03 · High tide
- 2026-11-08 13:23 · Low tide
- 2026-11-08 19:23 · High tide
Prediction dates: 2026-11-07–2026-11-08 · station local time.
Retrieved: 2026-11-07T12:13:26.284Z.
Live-use expiration: 2026-11-08T12:13:26.284Z. This static copy never certifies current conditions.
St. Augustine Beach. County Atlantic reference; timing and heights vary by beach and inlet. Predictions, not measured water levels or safe crossing times.
NOAA tide station ↗NOAA swim & rip-current forecast
Saved report · not live. This dated snapshot may be out of date. Check the official source before your visit.
Forecast rip-current risk: High · Southeast Coastal St. Johns Beaches
- Surf: 4 to 5 feet.
- North winds around 10 mph.
- Mostly sunny.
- Forecast risk is not an observed beach flag.
Source issued/updated: 11/7/2026 500 AM EST · Today.
Retrieved: 2026-11-07T12:13:24.596Z.
Live-use expiration: 2026-11-08T00:00:00.000Z. This static copy never certifies current conditions.
Forecast risk is not the flag flying at this beach. Conditions can vary within the forecast area.
Official local flag & condition status
Flag color: not currently verified
The county publishes access and driving updates through SJC Beaches. A colored swimming flag is not assumed from those notices.
The Beach Database does not convert weather or a rip-current forecast into a colored flag. Check flags and signs on arrival and ask a lifeguard where available.
Weather warnings & alerts
Saved report · not live. This dated snapshot may be out of date. Check the official source before your visit.
Alerts returned at the recorded check
- Rip Current Statement · Rip Current Statement issued November 7 at 12:53AM EST until November 9 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL · source expiration 2026-11-09T07:00:00-05:00
Source issued/updated: 2026-11-07T12:11:21+00:00.
Retrieved: 2026-11-07T12:13:27.242Z.
Live-use expiration: 2026-11-07T14:11:21.000Z. This static copy never certifies current conditions.
Weather alerts do not confirm swimming safety, lifeguard staffing, water quality or beach closures. No alert does not mean safe water.
Water quality
Official beach bacteria testing · Florida Healthy Beaches
Official sampling point at or immediately beside this guide location; results describe the sampled water only. Reference distance: 0 miles.
Saved laboratory results · not a current advisory check
ANASTASIA STATE PARK
Historical result · Good
Sample collected: 2026-11-03 · 4 days ago. Sample time of day was not supplied by this report.
Enterococci: 8 per 100 mL.
Advisory in this sample report: No. Current status is not established by this older report.
Official report retrieved 2026-11-07T12:13:49.747Z. Sample dates are shown separately. This saved copy may be out of date; check current advisories.
Official St Johns County results ↗ · About Florida Healthy Beaches ↗
What these results mean
Enterococci are bacteria used to indicate possible fecal contamination. Florida describes 0–35 per 100 mL as Good, 36–70 as Moderate, and 71 or more as Poor. These are periodic laboratory samples, not continuous monitoring.
The Beach Database checks the official report daily, but Florida’s sampling schedule is generally weekly or biweekly. The check time and laboratory sample date are different. Samples more than 14 days old are marked older; that reminder is not an official advisory threshold.
A nearby station is identified by name and distance. Its result is context, not a sample taken at this beach. Testing does not rule out all pathogens, harmful algae, sewage spills or other hazards. Follow current posted advisories and closures.
Crowd meter
Typical atmosphere estimate · not live occupancy. Major park with broad shoreline.
The park is a major destination with camping and concessions, while its long protected beach can still feel open away from access points.
Busy days, times & seasonsPlan around weekends, holidays and local activity
Days: Planning estimate: fair-weather Saturdays, Sundays and summer holiday weekends are more likely to be busy than ordinary weekdays. No day-by-day attendance series has been verified.
Time of day: Planning estimate: late morning through midafternoon is the main beach-day window. Try the first part of the permitted opening hours for a quieter visit; no measured hourly peak is available.
Time of year: Regional planning estimate: expect more beach-day demand from late May through early September, especially Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day weekends. March–April school breaks can add visitors. Cooler November–February weekdays are a better quiet-time bet, except holidays and events.
Find a quieter visitWhere people gather & when to try
Try a nonholiday weekday early in the permitted visiting hours. Use open public shoreline away from the busiest entrance where practical; do not cross closures, dunes or private property to find space.
Within this beach: Boardwalk landings and the guarded area are the likely gathering points.
Quieter does not mean safer swimming or staffed lifeguards. Use posted opening hours, weather guidance and access restrictions when choosing a time.
How the meter works & sources
1 = very quiet; 2 = laid-back; 3 = moderate; 4 = lively / busy; 5 = very busy. Higher means more activity, not a better beach. Ratings compare the general daytime experience near the featured access in fair beach weather, mainly during the warm season outside major holidays. They are editorial estimates based on the evidence described above, not measured occupancy percentages or forecasts.
Weekends, events, tides and the exact part of the beach can change the experience. Parking pressure is distinguished from crowding on the sand. No beach is promised to be deserted. A not-applicable result is reserved for a closed, undeveloped or restricted destination where a public-use estimate would mislead. General timing advice is labeled as a planning estimate wherever local attendance data is unavailable.
Reviewed September 22, 2026. No live crowd tracking or hourly visitor counts are connected.
Sand & sandcastles
Pristine white sand. Tap a topic for texture, comfort and family sand-play advice.
Color, texture & shellsPristine white sandState-park description
Florida State Parks describes Anastasia as a pristine white-sand beach.
Natural dunes feed a broad beach, but daily shell content, firmness and wrack lines still vary.
Barefoot comfort, kids & castlesStrong family sand-play potentialPractical guidance · not a field-tested rating
Underfoot: For a barefoot walk, look for a clear patch rather than a shell line. Bring sandals for hot sand and any rough fragments. Firmer damp sand can be easier to walk on, but does not establish a wheelchair or stroller route.
Sand play: Try a bucket test: damp sand that holds its shape when tipped out is a good starting point. Pick a shell-light patch away from the active surf, dunes and marked nests. Add a little water to crumbly sand rather than building at the water’s edge.
Sand can become hot regardless of color. Check it before children sit or go barefoot. Tides, storms and beach nourishment can change the surface; these descriptions are not live condition reports or swimming-safety ratings.
Use open beach sand, leave dunes and nesting areas alone, fill holes and flatten castles before leaving so turtles have a clear path. FWC beach-care guidance ↗
Desk review: September 22, 2026. Local observations and sand samples are still needed where noted.
Surfing profile
A long-term assessment for this shoreline, paired with the live NOAA surf and wind information near the top of this page.
- Break type
- Open Atlantic sandbar beach break
- Best suited to
- All abilities on suitable days; stronger peaks require experience
Florida State Parks officially lists surfing at Anastasia. The park’s broad protected shoreline includes several sandbar peaks; walkover choice, wind and sand placement determine the better session.
Watch for: Rip currents, shifting sandbars, shorebreak, other water users and changing weather. Stay clear of swimmers and use a leash.
Current reports, cameras & social updates
Use the newest time-stamped report. A camera or local post can show shore conditions that a regional model misses; an offshore buoy does not equal breaking-wave height at this access.
Editorial suitability rating reviewed September 23, 2026. It describes the location, not today’s wave quality or safety.
SEARCH THE SHORE
Beachcombing
ShellingProvisional · county coquina contextExplore finds & tips
Quality & what to expect
Worth checking tide lines on a shell-influenced St. Johns County shore. The rating is provisional because whole-shell quality has not been measured at this exact entrance.
Shell types & likely finds
Coquina fragments are expected; a reliable access-specific list of intact common shells is still being built.
How to look
Walk the exposed shell lines around low tide and compare several patches of wet sand. Return after rough weather only when conditions are safe. A beach full of fragments may yield few intact shells.
Collect thoughtfully
Leave living or occupied shells and live sand dollars where they are. Stay off dunes and outside wildlife closures. Use surface beachcombing; this guide does not authorize digging or entering restricted land.
Desk review: September 22, 2026
Shark tooth huntingProvisional · regional possibilityExplore finds & tips
Your chances of finding teeth
An occasional-find prospect rather than a documented hotspot. Search dark gravel and shell lines after tides and storms.
Tooth types & likely finds
No access-specific common shark-tooth type list has been verified, so species are intentionally not guessed.
How to look
Slow down at patches of shell grit and scan for small triangular or needle-like teeth. Try exposed tide lines around low tide; finding nothing on a visit is possible even at a well-known beach.
Collect thoughtfully
Leave living or occupied shells and live sand dollars where they are. Stay off dunes and outside wildlife closures. Use surface beachcombing; this guide does not authorize digging or entering restricted land.
Desk review: September 22, 2026
Snorkeling & scuba diving
Ratings use local St. Johns County evidence and apply to entry from this beach. Offshore boat diving is separate.
SnorkelingShore snorkeling is not yet rated for Anastasia State Park.Visibility, wildlife & rentals +
What to expect
Shore snorkeling is not yet rated for Anastasia State Park. The reviewed St. Johns County sources do not establish a sheltered, reliably clear snorkeling area or shore-access reef here. Calm water alone does not establish good snorkeling.
Underwater visibility
Typical visibility is not yet assessed for Anastasia State Park. No reliable beach-specific visibility range was found in the reviewed St. Johns County sources. Surf can suspend sand, and surface color is not an underwater visibility measurement.
Fish & sea life
The reviewed St. Johns County sources support local marine-habitat context but not a beach-specific underwater sighting census for Anastasia State Park. Fish and other sea life vary with season, water, depth and habitat; no species is promised.
Entry, conditions & experience
Use only signed public water-access areas at Anastasia State Park and obey current flags and closures. Avoid fishing lines, surfers, piers and boat traffic. This rating does not confirm scuba permission or certify an entry route.
This is not a designated beginner snorkeling recommendation. Go with a buddy and skip unsafe conditions.
Equipment rental nearby
No beach-specific snorkeling or dive-equipment concession was verified in the county sources reviewed. Check the separately researched Activities & rentals section for local operators, and confirm equipment, meeting point and water-entry rules before booking.
Scuba divingShore scuba is not yet rated for Anastasia State Park.Visibility, wildlife & rentals +
What to expect
Shore scuba is not yet rated for Anastasia State Park. The reviewed St. Johns County sources do not establish a recreational shore-entry route, depth profile or underwater attraction here. County offshore reefs are separate boat destinations.
Underwater visibility
Typical visibility is not yet assessed for Anastasia State Park. No reliable beach-specific visibility range was found in the reviewed St. Johns County sources. Surf can suspend sand, and surface color is not an underwater visibility measurement.
Fish & sea life
The reviewed St. Johns County sources support local marine-habitat context but not a beach-specific underwater sighting census for Anastasia State Park. Fish and other sea life vary with season, water, depth and habitat; no species is promised.
Entry, conditions & experience
Use only signed public water-access areas at Anastasia State Park and obey current flags and closures. Avoid fishing lines, surfers, piers and boat traffic. This rating does not confirm scuba permission or certify an entry route.
Use a trained buddy and stay within your certification. No recommended shore-dive route is established here.
Equipment rental nearby
No beach-specific snorkeling or dive-equipment concession was verified in the county sources reviewed. Check the separately researched Activities & rentals section for local operators, and confirm equipment, meeting point and water-entry rules before booking.
Shore & sky wildlife
Local St. Johns County evidence for animals on the sand, dunes and in the air. Underwater species are covered separately.
Birds on the shore & in the skyShorebirds & beach-nesting birdsSt. Johns County habitat evidence
St. Johns County identifies sensitive shorebirds and their nesting and feeding habitat. Species at Anastasia State Park change by season and tide; use posted buffers rather than treating this as a beach-specific census.
Sea turtles on the beachLoggerhead, green & leatherback turtlesSt. Johns County nesting evidence
St. Johns County documents sea-turtle nesting from May 1 through October 31. The source does not establish an active nest or equal species frequency at Anastasia State Park.
Other shore & dune wildlifeAnastasia Island beach mice & dune wildlifeSt. Johns County protected-habitat context
The county identifies the Anastasia Island beach mouse and other protected species as dependent on beach and dune habitat. That is habitat context, not a promise of a sighting at Anastasia State Park.
Wild horsesNo wild herd documentedSt. Johns County beach context
St. Johns County regulates permitted horseback riding as recreation. It does not document a free-roaming wild-horse herd at Anastasia State Park.
- Sand & shoreline
- Pristine white sand
State-park description. See Sand & sandcastles for details.
Florida State Parks · Anastasia State Park white-sand beach ↗ - Surfing
- Established state-park surfing beach
Open Atlantic sandbar beach break. All abilities on suitable days; stronger peaks require experience. See the surfing profile and current reports for details.
Surf Station · St. Augustine daily local surf report ↗ - Water
- Atlantic Ocean
Surf, currents and clarity change with weather, tides and inlet proximity. This is not a live safety report.
Water clarity & shore snorkeling
Typical clarity: Not yet assessed. We do not yet have enough beach-specific evidence to describe typical underwater visibility. This does not mean the water is cloudy.
Shore snorkeling not yet assessed. A shore-snorkeling recommendation has not been established for this beach. Check the snorkeling section for access and restrictions.
Typical clarity describes how easily you may see through the water. It does not establish bacterial water quality, safe swimming, calm conditions or visibility today.
Evidence, location scope & review
Desk review 2026-10-06 · This named beach; neighboring beaches, offshore reefs and bacterial sample results excluded. This is not an on-site inspection or a current conditions report.
No beach-specific seasonal/tidal visibility pattern verified.
Named beach only; county offshore diving not inherited
Find clear-water and shore-snorkeling options ↗ · Report a change ↗
Food, stays & rentals
EXTEND YOUR BEACH DAY
Food & drink nearby
Local dining recommendations
Seafood & casual beach fare
Beachcomber Restaurant
2 A Street · St. Augustine Beach At the A Street beach end; walkable from that access and a drive from other Anastasia Island beaches.
Visit Beachcomber Restaurant website ↗Website & source check
Website checked ↗ · Supporting source 2 ↗ · Supporting source 3 ↗ · checked 2026-10-06. Direct request failed or was challenged; current primary page independently reviewed through the web retrieval/index. No direct-HTTP success is claimed.
Cafe, dinner & live music
Café Eleven
501 A1A Beach Boulevard · St. Augustine Beach In the St. Augustine Beach district; a drive from Anastasia State Park and Butler Beach.
Visit Café Eleven website ↗Website & source check
Website checked ↗ · Supporting source 2 ↗ · checked 2026-10-06. Current direct official page retrieved and archived; verification establishes operator identity/link, not today's service availability.
These listings are unpaid and contain no affiliate links.
Accommodations by the beach
Verified coastal stays and nearby alternatives. Location labels distinguish oceanfront property, across-A1A lodging and regional options; confirm your exact room or rental unit.
Hotel / resortEmbassy Suites St. Augustine Beach Oceanfront ResortOceanfront · St. Augustine Beach oceanfront
Location: 300 A1A Beach Boulevard · St. Augustine Beach
Ocean view: Room and suite views vary; verify the booked category.
Between Anastasia State Park and the county pier, on separate hotel frontage.
Website/source checked 2026-10-06.
Hotel / innLa Fiesta Ocean Inn & SuitesOceanfront · St. Augustine Beach oceanfront
Location: 810 A1A Beach Boulevard · St. Augustine Beach
Ocean view: View and balcony details vary by room category.
Private beach walkway on the St. Augustine Beach shoreline; confirm the selected room.
Website/source checked 2026-10-06.
Condo rentalsOcean Gallery ResortOceanfront · South St. Augustine Beach condos
Location: 4600 A1A South · south St. Augustine Beach
Ocean view: Unit views and distance to the ocean vary across the property.
A regional condo option north of Crescent Beach; verify the exact unit and walkover.
Website/source checked 2026-10-06.
Before you book
Confirm the exact address, view category, road crossings, beach access and current photos. For rentals, verify bedrooms, occupancy, kitchen, parking, minimum stay and which pools or resort facilities are included. Compare the total including cleaning, resort and parking fees, deposits, taxes, pet charges and cancellation terms. Check accessibility directly with the property.
Property descriptions last checked 2026-09-29; rates and availability are not live. These listings are unpaid and contain no affiliate links. Rental collections are starting points for a search, not confirmation that every unit meets these criteria or is at this beach.
Activities & rentals
Choose by service and meeting place. Inland launches and regional outings are separate from this beach.
St. Augustine Surf SchoolSurf lessons & rentalsSt. Augustine Beach area · confirm lesson site
Where: St. Augustine beach area · lesson location arranged
Private surf lessons and surfboard rentals are offered, with board delivery advertised throughout St. Augustine and surrounding beach areas. Confirm the Crescent Beach meeting or delivery point, minimum order and conditions before booking.
Service, meeting place & booking details ↗GeoTrippin’ Adventure Co.Kayaks & paddleboards · Tours & cruisesArea guided outings · confirm launch
Where: Launches from Genung’s Fish Camp, 291 Cubbedge Road
Guided Matanzas River kayak tours and lessons depart from the fish camp. Reservations are required; wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
Service, meeting place & booking details ↗BeachMoBeach chairs & umbrellasBeach setup service · confirm delivery coverage
Where: Butler and Crescent beaches · arranged pickup and setup
Beach-day service specifically lists Crescent Beach and provides transport plus setup of chairs, umbrellas or canopies, coolers, games, towels and sand toys. Confirm the exact access, operating conditions and package before booking.
Service, meeting place & booking details ↗Genung’s Fish CampKayaks & paddleboards · Fishing chartersSeparate Crescent Beach paddle launch
Where: 291 Cubbedge Road · Matanzas River side of Crescent Beach
Kayak, stand-up paddleboard and canoe rentals launch on the Matanzas River; fishing-rod rentals are also listed. This is an Intracoastal outing across A1A, not an oceanfront rental stand. Check tides, currents and current availability.
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- Florida State Parks · Anastasia State Park ↗
- Anastasia State Park · Hours and fees ↗
- St. Johns County · Beach access details ↗
- St. Johns County · Beach rules ↗
- Florida State Parks · Anastasia State Park white-sand beach ↗
- Surf Station · St. Augustine daily local surf report ↗
- Visit St. Augustine · St. Augustine Beach dining ↗
Photo: St Aug Anastasia SP beach01.jpg by Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped for display; adaptations retain this license.
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