Beaches
St. Johns County offers 42 miles of Atlantic coastline, featuring everything from family-friendly beaches with lifeguards to quiet natural preserves perfect for shelling and wildlife viewing.
Many beaches offer:
• Restrooms
• Lifeguards (seasonal)
• Free and paid parking
• Showers
• Driving access
• ADA access
| Beach | Lifeguards | Restrooms | Parking | Paid Parking | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micklers Landing | Yes | Yes | Large lot | No | Families |
| Vilano Beach | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Families |
| St Augustine Beach | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Tourists |
| Anastasia State Park | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Nature |
| Butler Beach | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Families |
| Crescent Beach | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Surfing |
| GTM Reserve | No | Limited | Yes | Yes | Quiet |
| North Beach | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Locals |
| Fort Matanzas | Yes | Portable | Yes | No | Quiet |
| River to Sea | No | No | Limited | No | Wildlife |
Below is a complete breakdown of every major public beach in St. Johns County.
🏖️ Ponte Vedra & North Beaches
These beaches are quieter, more natural, and popular with families and nature lovers.
Mickler’s Landing Beachfront Park (Ponte Vedra)
Address:
1109 Ponte Vedra Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Parking:
Free parking – 202 spaces
Restrooms:
Yes
Lifeguards:
Yes (seasonal)
Amenities:
• Showers
• Changing rooms
• Pavilion
• ADA access
• Horseback riding allowed with permit
Best for:
Families
Shark tooth hunting
Clean facilities
Guana Tolomato Matanzas (GTM) Reserve Beach
Address:
505 Guana River Rd, Ponte Vedra Beach
Parking:
$3 paid parking
Restrooms:
Limited
Lifeguards:
No
Amenities:
• Boardwalk access
• Wildlife viewing
• Extremely quiet beach
Best for:
Nature lovers
Quiet beach days
🏖️ Vilano Beach Area
Vilano Beach
Address:
2725 Anahma Dr, St. Augustine
Parking:
Free
Restrooms:
Yes
Lifeguards:
Seasonal
Amenities:
• Showers
• Fishing pier
• Restaurants nearby
Best for:
Families
Locals
Relaxing
Vehicles allowed on beach
North Beach / Porpoise Point
Address:
3721 Coastal Hwy, St. Augustine
Amenities:
• Restrooms
• Showers
• Picnic areas
Vehicles allowed
Best for:
Quiet beach days
🏖️ St. Augustine Beaches
St. Augustine Beach
Address:
350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine
Parking:
Free
Restrooms:
Yes
Lifeguards:
Yes
Amenities:
• Fishing pier
• Volleyball courts
• Playground
• Restaurants nearby
Best for:
Families
Tourists
Activities
Vehicles allowed
Anastasia State Park Beach
Address:
1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Parking:
$8 per vehicle
Restrooms:
Yes
Lifeguards:
Yes
Amenities:
• Bathhouse
• Camping
• Trails
• Rentals
Best for:
Nature lovers
Families
🏖️ Butler Beach Area
Butler Beach
Address:
5860 A1A South, St Augustine
Parking:
Free
Restrooms:
Yes
Lifeguards:
Seasonal
Amenities:
• Pavilion
• Showers
• Picnic tables
Best for:
Families
Locals
🏖️ Crescent Beach Area
Crescent Beach
Address:
6930 A1A South, St Augustine
Parking:
Free
Restrooms:
Yes
Lifeguards:
Seasonal
Amenities:
• Showers
• Pavilion
• ADA access
Best for:
Surfing
Families
Vehicles allowed
🏖️ Southern St Johns Beaches
Fort Matanzas Beach
Address:
8635 A1A South
Parking:
Free
Restrooms:
Portable restrooms
Lifeguards:
Seasonal
Best for:
Fishing
Quiet beach
River to Sea Preserve Beach
Address:
9805 N Ocean Shore Blvd
Parking:
Limited
Restrooms:
No
Best for:
Nature
Shelling
Quiet, natural setting
📊 St. Johns County Beaches Comparison Chart
🏆 Best Beaches by Category
Best family beach
St Augustine Beach
Best quiet beach
GTM Reserve
Best surfing
Crescent Beach
Best facilities
Micklers Landing
Best nature
Anastasia State Park
Best local favorite
Butler Beach
🏖️ St Johns Beaches Driving Info
You can drive on:
Vilano Beach
St Augustine Beach
Crescent Beach
Fee:
$10 per day