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Unique, pink coquina-sand stretches of beach.
St. Johns County will temporarily close public access to Mickler’s Landing Beachfront Parking and beach access in the area as it begins the $38.6 million Ponte Vedra Beach Restoration Project with the mobilization of large contractor equipment and dredging supplies. For the safety of the public, the initial closing of the parking lot and beach access will be from Monday, March 18 to Thursday, March 28, and again from Monday, April 1 to Friday, April 5. As the project progresses to the estimated completion date of August, the parking lot may be closed again intermittently for restoration-related activities. The public can stay updated on the project and beach parking closures at www.sjcfl.us/PVB and by using the County’s mobile app SJC Connect, available at www.sjcfl.us/SJC-Connect. The County released a video explaining the project.
The parking lot and beach access in the area will be open to the public during spring break in St. Johns County, which is Monday, March 11 to Sunday, March 17, and on Easter Weekend of Friday, March 29 to Sunday, March 31.
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.
Mickler’s Landing has bathroom facilities, outdoor showers, plenty of parking, and posted information about threatened and endangered species in the area. There is a handicapped-accessible walkway from the parking area to the beach as well.
Yes, Mickler's Beach is dog-friendly. Please keep your pet on a leash at all times and remember to pick up after your furry friend.
There is vehicle access on Mickler’s Beach, limited to certain seasons and with the correct beach and weather conditions. To find out more about driving on Mickler's Beach, visit the St. Johns County website.
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