St. Augustine Beach

A long Atlantic beach on Anastasia Island with a wooden fishing pier that is a popular spot for watching sunrise.

The beach is about 8 km from the old town, with firm sand. Some sections allow vehicles to drive on the sand for a fee. The St. Johns County Fishing Pier is about 180 meters long and is busiest at sunrise. Restaurants and surf shops are located near the pier. Lifeguards are on duty in summer, so watch for rip current warning flags.