Make the most of your visit to St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights! Download the St. Augustine Nights of Lights App for maps, tips, and event details right at your fingertips. Avoid downtown congestion by using the Free Park & Ride Shuttle—it’s the easiest way to reach the festivities stress-free. Plan ahead, arrive early, and enjoy the holiday charm safely and smoothly!
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.
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.
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 named #13 in Traveler’s Choice Award for “Top 25 Beaches in the United States.”Tripadvisor (February 2022)
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.
PIT Surf Shop18 A Street
St. Augustine, Florida 32080
Harvest & Reel at Embassy Suites at St. Augustine Beach300 A1A Beach Blvd.
St. Augustine, Florida 32080
Salt Life Food Shack321 A1A Beach Blvd.
St. Augustine, Florida 32080
