Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
Washington Oaks Gardens
A coastline where the beach is covered with orange coquina rock reefs, while across the river lie orderly gardens shaded by ancient oaks.
The park straddles the A1A highway. On the ocean side is a beach of coquina limestone reefs, a rare sight in Florida, where tide pools appear at low tide. On the river side is a garden converted from a 20th-century tycoon's estate, with a rose garden, camellias, azaleas, and ancient live oaks. Admission is about $5 per car, and the park is about 40 km from the old town.
Opening hours
08:00 to sunset
Nearby sights
- Marineland Dolphin Adventure
- Fort Matanzas National Monument
- St. Augustine Beach
- Anastasia State Park
- St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
- St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
- González–Alvarez House
- Bridge of Lions