Explore St. Johns County - The St. Augustine Record

EXPLORE ST. JOHNS COUNTY 

YOUR ANNUAL 

GUIDE 

FUN 

TO HAVING 

IN 

ST. JOHNS COUNTY 

A publication of the St. Augustine Record

Welcome to the best part 

of the Sunshine State, 

St. Johns County 

We are proud to present our 2011 edition of EXPLORE. This handy 

guide will inform you of the many wonderful 

attractions and events happening in St. 

Johns County. 

From Ponte Vedra Beach to Hastings, from our sandy 

beaches to the St. Johns River, from our historic downtown 

St. Augustine to the World Golf Village and Hall of Fame, 

there is always something happening here. And our great 

climate allows us to enjoy activities the year around! 

The area is rich with history. Settled in 1565 by the Spanish, 

the county seat of St. Augustine is the oldest permanently 

occupied city in the United States, nearly 450 years old! 

Whether you are new to the area or a longtime resident, 

EXPLORE is designed to help you know what is going on in 

the best part of the state. We hope the features, stories, maps 

and schedule of events will make this a publication you will 

use throughout the year. Don’t forget to visit staugustine. 


Ron Davidson 

com for new events and activities that are constantly added to the busy calendars of 

events in our county. 

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A supplement of the St. Augustine 

Record, P.O. Box 1630, St. Augustine 

FL 32085 

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Spring 2011 

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Parks and Recreation 

2175 Mizell Road 


(904) 209-0333 

jstark@sjcfl.us 

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www.FloridaStateParks.org 

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St. Johns County Parks 

1 Aberdeen Park 

2 Alpine Groves Park 

3 Armstrong Park 

4 Beach Walkover and Parking 

5 Beluthahatchee Park (UD*) 

6 Bird Island Park (UD*) 

7 BMX Track 

8 Boating Club Road Boat Ramp 

9 Calvin Peete Recreation Complex 

10 Canopy Shores Park (UD*) 

11 Chase Field 

12 Cornerstone Park 

13 Crescent Beach Park 

14 Cunningham Creek School Fields 

15 Davis Park 

16 Deep Creek Boat Landing 

17 DeLeon Shores Park 

18 Doug Crane Park 

20 Durbin Creek School Fields 

21 Durbin Crossing Park 

22 Equestrian Center 

23 Francis Field 

24 Frank Butler Park East 

25 Frank Butler Park West 

26 Fruit Cove School Fields 

27 Galimore Center, Pool and Vickers Park 

28 Gamble Rogers School Fields 

29 Green Road Boat Ramp 

30 Hastings Center, Al Wilkie Park 

31 Helen Mellon Schmidt Park 

32 Joe Pomar Jr Park 

33 Ketterlinus Gym 

34 Landrum School Fields 

35 Lighthouse Park 

36 Matanzas Inlet Fishing Park 

37 Mickler Beachfront Park 

38 Mill Creek School Fields 

39 Mills Field 

40 Nease Beachfront Park (UD*) 

41 Nocatee Preserve (UD*) 

42 North Beach Park 

43 North Shores Park 

44 Ocean Palms School Fields 

45 Old Shands Bridge Fishing Pier 

46 Oliver Park 

47 Osceola School Fields 

48 Palencia Park 

49 Palm Valley Boat Ramp Park 

50 Palmetto Road Boat Ramp 

51 Palmo Community Park 

52 Palmo Road Boat Ramp 

53 Parks and Recreation Administration Office 

54 Plantation Park 

55 Pope Road Park 

56 Rails to Trails Park, East 3.2 miles Portion 

57 RB Hunt School Fields 

58 Riverdale Park and Boat Ramp 

59 RiverTown Field 

60 Ron Parker Park 

61 Shore Drive Boat Ramp 

62 Shore Drive Moultrie Bluffs Park 

63 Shore Drive Waterfront Park 

64 South Ponte Vedra Park 

65 Southeast Intracoastal Waterway Park 

66 St. Augustine Amphitheatre 

67 St. Augustine Little League Park 

68 St. Augustine South Tot Lot 

69 St. Johns County Fairgrounds 

70 St. Johns County Ocean Pier Park 

71 St. Johns Golf Club 

72 Surfside Park 

73 Switzerland Point School Fields 

74 The Players Senior Community Center 

75 Treaty Park 

76 Trout Creek Park 

77 Usina Boat Ramp Park 

78 Vaill Point Park 

79 Vermont Heights Park 

80 Veterans Park 

81 Vilano Beach Fishing Pier and Pavilion 

82 Vilano Beach Fountain and Pavilion 

83 Vilano Beach Oceanfront Park (Not Open) 

84 Vilano Boat Ramp Park 

85 Vilano Nature Greenway 

86 Walter E. Harris Community Center 

87 West Augustine District Park 

88 Windswept Acres Park 

c1 Davenport Park 

c3 Events Field and Swing Park 

c4 J Edward Red Cox Recreation Facility 

f1 12 Mile Swamp Conservation Area 

f2 Anastasia State Park 

f3 Castillo de San Marcos National Monument 

f4 Deep Creek Conservation Area 

f5 Deep Creek State Forest 

f6 Faver-Dykes State Park 

f7 Fort Matanzas National Monument 

f8 Fort Mose State Park 

f9 Guana River - GTMNERR 

f10 Guana River Wildlife Management Area 

f11 Julington-Durbin Preserve 

f12 Matanzas State Forest 

f13 Moses Creek Conservation Area 

f14 Stokes Landing Conservation Area 

f15 Watson Island State Forest 

f16 Durbin Creek Canoe Launch 

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Ex p l o r E: St. Johns County 

Index 

County parks _________________________ page 6 

Coming events ________________________ page 8 

Golf directory ________________________ page 10 

Concert venues _______________________ page 11 

County beaches ______________________ page 12 

Fish pier ____________________________ page 15 

Beach access maps ________________ pages 16 -17 

Tours and attractions __________________ page 18 

Public lands _________________________ page 26 

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More information about St. Johns County 

can be found in The St. Augustine Record or 

on line at www.staugustine.com.

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Bird Island Park 

Located behind the Ponte 

Vedra Beach library, Bird Island 

Park, which took eight years to 

complete, was created from community 

groups and local Ponte 

Vedra leaders who saw a need for 

a children’s park in the area. 

The park features walking 

trails, a gazebo, a maze-like garden 

winding through benches 

and lots of native Florida flowers 

and plants blooming 

by sidewalks and 

sitting areas. 

Artistic touches 

are also found 

throughout the 

small park, including sculptures, 

such as a colorful and whimsical 

turtle, and a handcrafted mosaic 

bordering the storytelling area, 

all created by local artists. All the 

art in the park is “interactive,” so 

children are welcome to touch 

and climb aboard if they wish. 

Anastasia State Park 

1340-A A1A Hwy. S. 

904-461-2033 

www.floridastateparks.org/ 

anastasia 

Camping, day use, fishing, 

canoeing, kayaking, beach, nature 

trails and guided walks. 

Experience a secluded walk of 

more than one mile along an 

undeveloped beach leading to 

St. Augustine inlet. Great opportunities 

for bird watching 

and serenity. 

Davis Park 

2455 Palm Valley Road, Ponte 

Vedra Beach 

904-209-0333 

Davis Park is a fee-based facility 

where groups may rent fields 

to play a variety of sports and 

activities. Davis Park also features 

four stocked fishing ponds 

for children, two fenced-in dog 

parks, a playground, concession 

stand and rest rooms. 

Ron Parker Park 

607 Old Beach Road 

St. Augustine Beach 

Features a children’s playground, 

tennis courts, paddle 

tennis courts and a popular 

dog park. 

Treaty Park 

1595 Wildwood Drive 


Ex p l o r E: Co u n t y Parks 

New 

this 

year 

Solomon Calhoun Community Center 


Dog park, tennis courts, paddle 

tennis courts, multi-purpose 

fields, picnic pavilions, lake, 

catch-and-release fishing, bicycle 

jogging trail and racquetball 

courts. It also features a popular 

skate park. Skate park admission 

is $1 for county residents and $2 

for non county residents. 

Northwest 

Aberdeen Park 

1401 Shetland Drive, St. 

Johns 

2 multipurpose fields, 4 youth 

softball fields. 

Alpine Groves Park 

2060 S.R. 13, St. Johns 

Passive riverfront park, picnic 

pavilion. 

Durbin Crossing Park 

345 Islesbrook Parkway 

St. Johns 

2 multipurpose fields, 4 youth 

baseball fields. 

Julington Creek / 

Plantation Park 

3060 Racetrack Road 


Football field, multipurpose 

field, artificial turf field. 

Mills Field 

1805 Racetrack Road 


2 softball fields, 6 baseball 

fields. 

Rivertown Park 

200 Swamp Oak Trail 


4 baseball fields. 

Switzerland Point Park 

777 Greenbriar Road 


2 baseball fields. 

Trout Creek 

6795 Collier Road 


Community center, passive 

park, trail, picnic pavilion and 

picnic area. 

Turnbull Park 

4815 S.R. 16 


Veterans Park 

1332 Veterans Parkway 

St.Johns 

Multipurpose fields, basketball 

courts, playscape, skate area, 

dog park. 

Northeast 

Cornerstone Park 

1046 A1A North 

Ponte Vedra 

Baseball fields, multipurpose 

fields, tennis courts, community 

center. 

Davis Park 

210 Davis Park Road 

Ponte Vedra 

6 baseball fields, 4 softball 

fields, 3 football fields, 5 soccer 

fields, playscape, dog park. 

Deleon Shores Park 

9 Dolphin Blvd. E. 

Ponte Vedra 

Neighborhood park, skate 

area, pavilion, softball field, 

dog park. 

Palencia 

380 Palencia Village Drive 


Multipurpose field, 3 baseball 

fields, picnic pavilion, playscape, 

basketball 

Southwest 

Al Wilke Park 

6140 Main Street 

Hastings 

Community center, multipurpose 

field, baseball field, tennis 

courts, gymnasium, basketball 

courts, playscape, weight room, 

picnic area. 

Armstrong Park 

4950 Harvey Ave.

Elkton 

Picnic area, playscape. 

Riverdale Park 

980 C.R.. 13 South 

Riverfront park, picnic area 

Vermont Heights Park 

4235 Maine Ave. 

Elkton, FL 32033 

Playscape, picnic area 

Southeast 

Solomon Calhoun 

Community Center 

1300 Duval Street 


Community center, full-size 

gymnasium, swimming pool, 

splash park, community rooms, 

future sports fields. 

Collier-Blocker-Puryear 

10 North Holmes Blvd. 


Community center, picnic pavilion, 

playscape, softball field, 

tennis courts. 

Eddie Vickers Park 

399 Riberia St. 


Baseball field, picnic pavilion, 


playscape, basket ball courts. 

Joe Pomar Park 

1600 Masters Drive 


Picnic pavilion, multipurpose 

fields, dog park, baseball field. 

SPECIALTY 

PARKS 

Skate Parks 

Treaty Park 

Hamilton Upchurch 

Dog Parks 

Treaty, 

Davis, 

Veterans, 

Ron Parker, 

DeLeon Shores 

Pomar Park 

Shore Drive Park 

Shore Drive 


Picnic area. 

Butler Park West 

399 Riverside Blvd. 


Chase Field 

545 King 

Street 


Vail Point 

Park 

630 Vail Point 

Road 

St. Augustine, 

Picnic pavilions, 

playscape, 

nature trails, 

dock. 

Boat ramp, picnic pavilions. 

Butler Park East 

5860 A1A South 


Crescent Beach Park 

6930 A1A South / Cubbedge 

Road 


SE Intracoastal 

Waterway Park 

8295 A1A South 


Passive park along Intracoastal 

waterway, trails. 

City of St. Augustine 

Davenport Park 

Located at the corner of San 

Carlos and San Marco Ave., 

the park has a restored antique 

carousel which operates seven 

days a week. The playground 

area, Kourtney’s Korner, is fully 

handicap-accessible with both 

open and closed slides, monkey 

bars and other exercise and fun 

equipment. The entire park is 

fully enclosed and picnic tables 

are available. 

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Hamilton Upchurch 

Neighborhood Park 

Located on Red Cox Dr. 

and Anastasia Blvd., Hamilton 

Upchurch Neighborhood Park 

has a picnic area, a fitness trail, 

playground equipment, nature 

overlook and a beginner 

inline and skateboarding area. 

Parents of children under the 

age of 17 must sign a consent 

waiver which can be found at 

the city’s web site under Forms 

and Application. The forms can 

also be obtained by visiting the 

city’s Financial Services Center 

at 50 Bridge St. during business 

hours or the Surf Station, 1020 

Anastasia Blvd. 

Fullerwood 

Neighborhood Park 

Located at the corner of 

Bannan St. and Hildreth Drive, 

Fullerwood Park was completed 

in the summer of 2007. The park 

has a basketball court, swings, a 

slide, monkey bars, teeter-totter 

or see-saw, a merry-go-round 

and bike rack. 

The Eddie Vickers Park 

Located at 399 S. Riberia St. 

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Ex p l o r E: Coming Ev E n t s 

Hastings Potato 

And Cabbage Festival 

May 7 

Hastings 

904-471-0909 

Come help celebrate this year’s 

harvest season as this annual event 

returns to St.Johns County. Known 

as the Potato Capitol of Florida, the 

town of Hastings will host a funfilled 

day with entertainment of all 

kinds, kids’ activities, art and history 

exhibits and a Farmer’s Market. 

Location: Hastings Recreational 

Field 

Directions: Off of SR 207, west of 


Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Admission: Free 

The Players 

Championship 

May 9 to May 15 

Ponte Vedra Beach 

904-285-PUTT 

1.800.741.3161 

http://www.pgatour.com 

Follow your favorite player in his 

quest for fame and fortune at The 

Players Championship held on one 

of the world’s greatest courses 

-- the Stadium Course at TPC 

Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach. The 

Players Championship is recognized 

by PGA TOUR members as “their” 

championship tournament. It features 

one of the most coveted titles 

in professional golf, the strongest 

field of competitors and the richest 

purse. 

Location: TPC Sawgrass 

Hours: The tournament takes place 

Thursday through Sunday, and is 

televised live. 

World Golf Hall Of Fame 

Induction Ceremony 

May 9 


www.WGV.com 

Experience one of the most important 

events for golf when the World 

Golf Foundations recognizes some 

of the sport’s greatest achievers. 

After 12 years, the ceremony will 

make the move to the Monday 

of The Players Championship 

heightening the ceremony’s exposure 

during the heart of the golf 

season. The class of 2011 inductees 

4th of July fireworks over the Castillo. 

includes Ernie Els, Doug Ford, Jock 

Hutchison and President George 

H.W. Bush. Location: World Golf 

Village 

Directions: I-95 Exit 323 in St. 

Augustine. 

Hours: The ceremony takes place at 

6 p.m. 

Jefferson Starship At 

Ponte Vedra Concert Hall 

May. 13 



904-209-0367 

www.pvconcerthall.com 

Experience a performance by 

Jefferson Starship at the Ponte 

Vedra Concert, a stop on their 40th 

Anniversary Tour. Original members 

Paul Kantner & David Freiberg, 

along with other band members 

will perform “Somebody to Love, 

Wooden Ships, White Rabbit” and 

many other favorites. 

Location: Ponte Vedra Concert Hall 

Hours: The show starts at 7 p.m. 

Admission: VIP tickets are $55 per 

person, regular admission is $40 

per person 

40th Annual Bluewater 

Tournament 



904-674-4552 

http://WWW.NEFMA.com 

Come see the excitement of big 

game fishing during this annual 

tournament sponsored by the 

Northeast Florida Marlin Association. 

Boats from all over the 

Southeast come to participate. Big 

prizes for the biggest catches are 

awarded. Registration is $901 per 

vessel. 

Location: Camachee Cove Marina 

Admission: There is free admission 

to observe. 

St. Augustine Air Show 


St. Augustine airport 

www.staugustineairshow.net 

The event will honor our military 

with a special “Salute to Veterans,” 

past and present, and will feature 

performances by world-renowned 

acrobatic pilots as well as many 

outstanding military exhibits and 

static displays. Watch the spectacular 

daredevil Location: Northeast 

Florida Regional Airport 

Admission: $10 per day for adults 

and $5 a day for children over 5. 

Memorial Day Summer 

Concerts In The Plaza 

May. 30 


904-825-1004 

www.plazaconcerts.com 

Enjoy a return to those warm summer 

evenings of yesteryear when 

the bandstand in the plaza was 

where everyone gathered to enjoy 

music. This exciting performance by 

the St. Augustine Jazz Society takes 

place in St. Augustine’s historic 

Plaza de la Constitucion. Get comfortable 

by bringing a lawn chair or 

blanket. 

Location: Plaza de la Constitucion 

Hours: 1 to 5 p.m 

Drake’s Raid 

June 4 

St. Augustine, 

www.DrakesRaid.com 

Relive history as the English corsair, 

Sir Francis Drake, and his raiders 

return to St. Augustine in an 

authentic re-creation of the 1586 

sack of the city. Open to the public, 

the raiders’ camp at the Fountain 

of Youth Park features displays of 

the arms and armor, craft skills, and 

lifestyles of the period explained 

by costumed interpreters. In the 

late afternoon, “Drake” and his 

followers will descend on the city’s 

historic district. 

245th Annual Greek 

Landing Day Celebration 

June 25 to June 26 

41 St. George St. 


904.829.8205 

www.StPhotios.com 

Celebrate the 245th anniversary 

of the arrival of the first colony of 

Greeks in North America. Hundreds 

of Greeks, Menorcans and 

Corsicans arrived in St. Augustine

on June 26, 1768 and went on to 

establish the New Smyrna Colony. 

St. Photios Shrine serves as a memorial 

to those Greek colonists by 

witnessing the Orthodox Faith and 

promoting the Hellenic culture. 

Location: The St. Photios National 

Greek Orthodox Shrine 

Admission: Free 

St. Augustine’s Fourth 

of July Celebration 

July 4 


904-825-1004 

One of the East Coast’s largest 

fireworks shows. The spectacular 

fireworks burst above the Castillo 

de San Marcos. The 20-minute 

show includes a stirring sound track 

of great patriotic music. 

Location: Along the bayfront 

between the Castillo and the Bridge 

of Lions. 

Hours: The fireworks blast off at 

9:30 p.m. 

Kingfish Challenge 

July 


904-824-8322 


Hundreds of anglers compete in 

this competition. 

Location: St. Augustine City Marina 

Selena Gomez at the St. 

Augustine Amphitheatre 

July 31 


904-824-1565 

www.staugamphitheatre.com 

A performance by Platinum-selling 

artist Selena Gomez & The Scene 

at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. 

Selena Gomez, one of the stars 

of Disney Channel’s “Wizards of 

Waverly Place”, will be performing 

her most recent Top 10 hit “Who 

Says” and other songs from her 

third album. Allstar Weekend will be 

the opening act of the concert. 

Location: St. Augustine Amphitheatre 

Admission: $75, $45, $35, and $25 

Alison Krauss at St. Augustine 

Amphitheatre 

Aug.. 19 


904-471-1965 

www.staugamphitheatre.com 

Experience a live performance 

when Alison Krauss & Union Station 

featuring Jerry Douglas brings their 

Paper Airplane Summer Tour 2011 

to the St. Augustine Amphitheatre 

Location: St. Augustine Amphitheatre 

Directions: located on Anastasia 

Island 

Hours: Show starts at 8 p.m. 

Florida Heritage Book 

Festival 

Sept. 23 to Sept. 24 


904-940-0194 

www.fhbookfest.com 

A celebration of the authors and 

books that chronicle the ethnic, 

social, and historical heritage of 

the Sunshine State.. On Friday, 

writer’s workshops take place at 

the Casa Monica Hotel in historic 

St. Augustine. Then, the Literary 

Legends Awards Banquet takes 

place at the Renaissance Resort at 

World Golf Village. On Saturday, 

panel discussions take place from 

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ringhaver 

Student Center at Flagler College in 

downtown St. Augustine. 

Location: Casa Monica Hotel/ 

Renaissance Resort at World Golf 

Village 

St. Johns County Fair 

October 18-23 

Elkton 

www.stjohnsfair.com 

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St. Johns County celebrates its rich 

agricultural heritage at the county 

fair. Featuring livestock exhibits 

and midway rides. 

Annual Christmas Parade 

December 

One of the largest parades in North 

Florida. Floats, marching bands, 

cars, horses and Santa. Starts on 

San Marco Ave and travels through 

St. Augustine. 

British encampment and 

Grand Illumination 

December 

904-819-2629 

Experience St. Augustine under 

British occupation of the city from 

1763 to 1784. Features a torchlight 

parade.

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Ex p l o r E: Golf 


The Golf Club at South Hampton 

Semi-private 18 holes/ par 72 

904-287-7529 hamptongolfclubs.com 

Designed to offer challenges to every level of experience 

King and the Bear 


904-940-6088 golfwgv.com 

A collaboration between Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus 

St. Augustine Shores 


904-794-0303 capstonegolf.net 

Ideal for beginners and intermediate golfers 

Royal St. Augustine 

Public 18 holes/ par 72 

904-824-4652 royalstaugustine.com 

Course boasts five par-3s 

Slammer and Squire 


904-209-0350 golfwgv.com 

Course designed by Bobby Weed, Sam Snead and Gene Sarazen. 

St. Johns County Golf Club 

Public 27 holes 

904-209-0350 sjgc.com 

County-owned course has three different nine-hole sections 


Ponte Vedra 

Palm Valley Golf Club 


904-824-9279 

Features 1,425 yards of golf 

Ponte Vedra Golf Club 


904-285-0204 pontevedragolfandcc.com 

Only regulation golf course in the area to have six par 3s to play 

TPC Sawgrass, Stadium and Valley Courses 


904-273-3235 tpc.com 

Home of The Players Championship 

Julington Creek 

Champion’s Club at Julington Creek 18 holes/ par 72 

904-287-4653 www.championsclubgolf.com


Ex p l o r E: Entertainment venues 

Ponte Vedra Concert Hall 



904-209-0367 

www.pvconcerthall.com 

This brand new hall, located 

between St. Augustine and Jacksonville, 

opened in February after 

a year of renovation turned it 

from a church to a live venue. 

The concert hall seats 450 

and has enough room for 875 in 

a standing-room audience. 

The hall’s first season includes 

acts such as The B-52’s, 

Sister Hazel and comedy troupe 

The Upright Citizens Brigade. 

Aside from concerts, the hall 

plans on hosting movie screenings 

and lectures. 


Amphitheater 

Anastasia Boulevard 

www.staugamphitheatre.com/ 

Total Number of Seats: 

4092 

A new conference 

room, 4 concession 

stands, a merchandise 

area, a large plaza, and 

an arboretum of walking 

trails. 

Hosts concerts, winter 

wonderland, farmers 

market, high school 

graduations, free movies 

Limelight Theatre 

11 Old Mission Ave. 


904-825-1164 or 866-682-6400 

www.limelight-theatre.org 

“Live theater at its intimate 

best.” This 110-seat house gives 

a superlative up-close and 

personal theater experience 

yearround. Comedies, dramas, 

musicals and theater workshops 

for youngsters and adults. Call 

for current information, ticket 

prices and schedule. 

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Ringo Starr 

performs at the 


Amphitheater 

in 2010

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Beach Access 


Location: On Anastasia Island, 

at St. Augustine Inlet, 1 mile 

east of downtown St. Augustine 

and directly north of St. Augustine 

Beach at 340-A A1A South, 

St. Augustine. 

Facilities: Offers windsurfing, 

kayaking, snack bar, hiking ⁄ 

biking ⁄ nature trails, dune walkover, 

campground, rest rooms, 

picnic tables, and showers. Lifeguards 

staffed seasonally. 

Other information: Driving 

is prohibited on Anastasia State 

Park beaches. . 

Crescent Beach 

Location: On Anastasia Island 

just three miles south of St. 

Augustine Beach at 6930 A1A 

South, St. Augustine. 

Facilities: Rest rooms, dune 

walkover, covered picnic tables, 

and showers. Pavilions on a first 

come first serve basis. Lifeguards 

are staffed seasonally. 


Ex p l o r E: Co u n t y BE a C h E s 

Beach Driving / Parking 

Motor vehicles are permitted 

to park on several stretches of 

beaches for a fee. Passes are 

required for vehicular access 

from March 1 through Sept 30 

each year. Traffic is regulated and 

the ten-mile per hour speed limit 

is strictly enforced. Pedestrians 

are urged to stay alert and use 

caution. Soft sand and high 

tides may prevent access and 

drive-ability on the beaches. Call 

the beaches information line 

at 904-209-0331 for updated 

beach conditions. 

Annual Pass Fee – on sale 

March 2 through Sept. 30: 

Sold only at beach toll booths 

County Resident – $40 

Non-resident – $50 

Daily fees – March 1 through 

September 30: Sold only at 

beach toll booths 

County Resident – $6 

Non-Resident – $7 

Source: County web site 

Minimal vehicle beach driving 

⁄ parking. Access fee from 

March 1st through end of Sept. 

Horseback riding during designated 

times only with special 

permit. 

Frank B. Butler Park 

Location: On Anastasia 

Island two miles south of St. 

Augustine Beach at 5860 A1A 

South, St. Augustine. 

Park Hours: Open sunrise 

to sunset daily. 

Facilities: Rest rooms, offbeach 

parking, dune walkover, 

picnic tables and showers. For 

information about reserving the 

picnic pavilion call 209-0333. 

Lifeguards staffed seasonally. 

Other information: Frank 

B. Butler hosted Martin Luther 

King, Jr. and associates in his 

motel in 1964 during a widely 

publicized civil rights visit to St. 

Augustine. Environmentally sensitive 

dune system home to the 

native Anastasia Island Beach 

Mice and gopher tortoises. 

Guana Tolomato Matanzas 

National Estuarine 

Research Reserve (GTM- 

NERR) 

Location: Between Ponte 

Vedra Beach and St. Augustine 

at 505 Guana River Road 

Ponte Vedra Beach. 

Facilities: The research 

reserve offers excellent educational 

opportunities, dune 

walkover, hiking, biking, and 

horseback riding trails. 

Other information: The 

GTMNERR education center is a 

perfect place to stop for the day 

and visit. Just across A1A from 

the education center are beautiful 

coquina beaches where the 

occasional right whale sighting 

may take place. 

These beaches are also a 

popular spot for some quiet time 

while beachcombing. 

For more information: 823- 

4500. http://www.dep.state.fl.us/ 

coastal/sites/gtm

Fort Matanzas National 

Monument Beach 

Location: At the southern 

tip of Anastasia Island, at the 

Matanzas Inlet, 7.5 miles south 

of St. Augustine Beach on Highway 

A1A. 

Facilities: Rest rooms, offbeach 

parking, dune walkover, 

rest rooms. Lifeguards are seasonal. 

Other information: Fort 

Matanzas National Monument 

Visitor Center is located across 

the street. Minimal vehicle beach 

driving ⁄ parking. Access fee 

from March 1 through end of 

September. Horseback Riding 

is not permitted within park 

boundaries. Area hosts an assortment 

of protected species, such 

as least tern, Anastasia Island 

Beach Mice, gopher tortoises, 

and sea turtles. For more information 

www.nps.gov/foma 

Mickler’s Beachfront Park 

Location: South end of Ponte 

Vedra Beach on Highway A1A. 

1109 1/2 Ponte Vedra Blvd., 

Ponte Vedra. 

Facilities: Rest rooms, showers, 

handicapped accessible 

dune walkover, grills, and 



horseback riding. Lifeguards 

staffed seasonally. 

Other Information: Sunbathing, 

and fishing are 

popular activities on this 

coquina type beach. Off beach 

parking is available as well as 

designated parking for horse 

trailers. Horseback riding 

permitted year round with 

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special beach use permit. 

For more information and 

to obtain a permit for horseback 

riding contact St. Johns 

County Beach Services at 

904-209-3740. 

North Beach 

Location: Take Vilano bridge 

over Intracoastal Waterway, go 

north on A1A, at second highway 

walkover make left into park. 

3721 Coastal Highway. 

Facilities: Rest rooms, showers, 

highway walkover, off beach 

parking grills, playground, and 

picnic pavilion. Pavilion use is on 

a first, come, first serve basis. 

River to Sea Preserve 

Location: At the south end of 

St. Johns County before entering 

the town of Marineland. Small 

parking area on Intracoastal side. 

Facilities: Very limited off beach 

parking, just steps away from famous 

Marineland. 

Other information: Very 

quite beach with coquina shell 

and plenty of opportunities for 

wildlife viewing. 


Prohibited Items / Activities 

n No loud music. Music may not 

be heard more than 25 feet from 

its source. 

n Alcoholic beverages and glass 

containers prohibited. 

n Open fires prohibited. Heated 

objects (coals, etc.) must be 

disposed of properly. 

n Fireworks prohibited. 

n Unleashed animals prohibited. 

Please clean up after your 

animals. Owner must remove 

defecated material from beach. 

n No soliciting, canvasing, or 

commercial activities. 

n Motorized boats may not 

launch from the Atlantic Ocean 

Beach. 

South Ponte Vedra Beach 

Recreation Area 

Location: 2.25 miles south of 

the Guana Tolomato Matanzas 

National Estuarine Research 

Reserve on Highway A1A. 

Facilities: Limited off-beach 

parking, rest rooms, covered picnic 

tables, grills, stairs to beach. 

Pavilions are available on a first, 

come, first serve basis. 


Location: On Anastasia Island 

4 miles south of downtown 

St. Augustine on Highway A1A 

Beach Blvd in the City of St. Augustine 

Beach. 

Facilities: Offers fishing, picnicking, 

a splash park, a pavilion 

that can be rented out for special 

events, rest rooms, picnic tables, 

showers, and a visitor center. 


Other information: The SJC 

Ocean Fishing Pier is the first 

of the pedestrian access points 

within the city of St. Augustine 

Beach. For more information 

about the City of St. Augustine 

Beach goto www.staugbch. 

com. 

Surfside 

Location: One half mile 

north of the Vilano vehicle access 

ramp on Highway A1A. 3070 

Coastal Highway. 

Facilities: Offers newly 

renovated rest rooms, dune 

walkover, showers, and picnic 

tables. Pavilion is available on 

a first, come, first serve. 

Other information: This 

beach is a popular spot for 

sunbathing, fishing, horseback 

riding and 4x4 driving. Horseback 

riding is allowed north of 

the Surfside access ramp year 

round with special beach use 

permit. Beach driving ⁄ parking 

is permissible with special beach 

use permit. 

To obtain a permit go to 

http://www.sjcfl.us/HCP/Permits.aspx 

Usina Beach 

Location: 4 miles north of 

Vilano Beach on Highway A1A. 

4100 Coastal Highway, St. Augustine. 

Facilities: No facilities. 

Other information: Beach 

offers endless recreational uses, 

including fishing, sunbathing, 

beachcombing, surfing and vehicle 

access ramp. Beach driving

⁄ parking is permissible with special 

beach use permit only. 

Vilano Beach 

Location: 2 miles north of 

downtown St. Augustine, on 

Highway A1A just over the Vilano 

Bridge at the end of Vilano 

Road. 2725 Anahma Drive. 

Facilities: Rest rooms, dune 

walkover, covered picnic tables, 

and showers. Pavilion may be 

reserved; contact Parks and 

Recreation at (904) 209-0333. 


Access Information: Minimal 

vehicle beach driving ⁄ parking 

access fee from March 1 – end 

of September at Vilano and Porpoise 

Point vehicle access ramps. 

Other information: Vilano 

beach is a popular spot for fishing, 

sunbathing, beach parking/ 

driving, and surfing (when the 

tide is coming in). As you enter at 

Vilano and drive south towards 

the St. Augustine Inlet past the 

jetties you enter Porpoise Point. 

This is a popular spot for fishing 

and launching jet skis. 

Fishing Pier 


904-461-0119 


St. Johns County Ocean 

Pier is a 4 acre beachfront 

park with a variety of amenities 

including: 

n 4 Acre beachfront park 

n Free Parking 

n Playground 

n Picnic tables 

n Restroom facilities 

n Outdoor showers 

n Covered pavilion (Click 

here for more information) 

n Bait, ice, tackle, refreshments 

n Lighted beach volleyball 

Courts 

n Tide charts 

Swimming and surfing are 

not permitted within 400 

feet of the pier. 

Hour: Daily from 6 a.m.- 10 

p.m. 

Fee: Daily sightseeing tickets 

$1 

Daily Fishing Passes 

Children and people 

with disability 

Resident $1 

Non-resident $1.50 

Adult Fishing Pass 

Resident $2 

Non-resident $3 

Season Fishing Passes 

Resident $20 

Non-resident $30 

Also Visit 

Shands Pier 

State Rd. 13 

Vilano Fishing Pier 

260 Vilano Rd. 

Vilano Beach 

Free to the public 

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St. Augustine Beach & Tennis Townhouse 

Spanish Trace 

Ocean Village Club 

Ocean Sunrise 

Anastasia 

Captains Quarters 

Ocean Club 

Sea Place 

Ocean Gallery Pacifica Vista 

Ocean Gallery Aegean Vista 

Ocean Gallery Caribe Vista 

Ocean Gallery Premiere Vista 

Colony Reef 

Hibiscus 

Ocean Gate Time Share 

Third St 

3rd St 

A St 

Pope Rd 

15th St 


2nd Av 

E St 





Versaggi Dr 

Ocean Dr 

Surf Dr 

Weff Rd 

Second St 

Ocean Hammock Walkover Walkover 

First St 

Micklers Rd 

1st St 

2nd St 

Palmetto Rd 

Salado Rd 

Brigantine Ct 

Gomez Rd 

Clipper Ct 

Deanna Dr 



1st St 

Schooner Ct 

Maka rios Dr 

Linda Mar Dr 

A1A Beach Blvd 

Sandpiper Dr 

Owens Av 

Medoras Av 

Alta Vista Av 

Island House 

Majorca Rd 

Oce an Palm Way 

B St 

C St 

D St 

F St 

Orange Av 

Alta Vista Av 

Alo ha C ir 

Riverside Blvd 

A1A S 

Creston House 

Dune Walk 







3rd St 


A St 

Matanzas Av 

Sea Haven 

Atlantic East 

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OP 

OP 

Barefoot Trace 

Quail Hollow 

Putnam St 

Pelican Way 

Costanero Rd 

Anastasia SP Walkover (Parking: 200) 

Anastasia SP Foot Path (Parking: 100) 

Ocean Trace Rd Vehicle Access 

Dondanville Rd Vehicle Access 

E Magnolia Av Walkover 

Orange Av Walkover 

North of Matan. Av Foot Path 

Matanzas Av Vehicle Access 

234 

Beachers Lodge 

SJC Pier Walkover, Pier (Parking: 112) 

Versaggi Dr Foot Path 

Rudolph Av 

Frank Butler Park West 

Pope Rd Foot Path (Parking: 65) 

Ocean Dr & Surf Dr Non Accessible Ramp 

E Palmetto Av Foot Path 

Satsuma Av Foot Path 

Redick Ln Foot Path 

Skipper Ln Foot Path 

Sea Oats Lane N Foot Path 

Escambia St 

Jellison Rd 

State Road 206 E 

Sea Oats Lane Foot Path 

Atlantic View Foot Path 

Broward St 

Avenue D 

234 

Mary St Vehicle Access (Parking: 15) 

Minnie St Walkover (Parking: 15) 

Butler Park East Walkover (Parking: 56) 

A Av 

Cubbedge Rd 

o 

# 

# 

OP 

« 

« 

OP 

North Anastasia 

Island Beaches 

" 

0 0.125 0.25 

Miles 

1 " = 0.5 miles 

Crescent Beach Ramp Vehicle Access 

Crescent Beach Park Walkover (Parking: 112) 

Anastasia State Park This State Park offers 

windsurfing, kayaking, a snack bar,hiking/biking 

nature trails, a campground, restrooms, picnic tables, 

and showers. Lifeguards are seasonal. Driving is 

prohibited on Anastasia State Park beaches. 

Phone: Anastasia State Park, (904) 461-2033. 

Pope Road Beach Parking Parking 

with access to Anastasia State Park. 

St. Johns County Ocean Pier Park 

provides fishing, picnicking, a splash park, 

an events pavilion, tables, showers, a 

visitor center, and a Farmer's Market. 

11th St Walkover 

9th St Walkover 


Villa Verda Rd 

Atlantic East 

Barco Rd 

Barefoot Trace 

Beachers Lodge 

234 

Tarpon Run 

Quail Hollow 


Pelican Inlet 

Pointe Mantanzas 

Sunset Harbor 

Costanero Rd 

DeSoto Rd 

Jellison Rd 

Espanita Blvd 

Coastal Dr 

Pomar Rd 

Charles St 

Middleton Av 

Ocean Eight 

Tradewinds 

Windjammer 

Ocean House 

Coquina Condo 

Sand Dollar 

Four Winds 

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« 

OP 

Cresent Sandpiper 

Spyglass 

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OP 


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Þ 

0.9 miles 

Þ 

A St Vehicle Access The City of St. 

Augustine Beach has two vehicular 

access points. Businesses and parks along 

A1A BeachBlvd provide off-beach parking. 

Lifeguards are stationed seasonally. 

Þ 

1.6 miles 

Þ 

Ocean Trace Rd Vehicle Access 

0.4 miles 

Dondanville Rd Vehicle Access 

Þ 

1.4 miles 

Þ 

Matanzas Av Vehicle Access 

0.5 miles 

Mary St Vehicle Access Parking. 

Frank Butler Park East Restrooms, 

picnic tables and showers. Lifeguards 

are seasonal. Habitat of the endangered 

Anastasia Island Beach Mouse. 

Þ 

1.3 miles 

Þ 

Crescent Beach The natural 

profile of the coastline gives this 

beach its name. Covered picnic 

tables, restrooms and showers 

available. Lifeguards are seasonal. 

Þ Þ 

Þ Þ 

Þ Þ 

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OP 

OP 

Summer House 

Sea Mantazas 

Summer Island Dr 

Avenue D 

June Ln 

A1A S 

July Ln 

Broward St 

Lancaster Pl 

A Av 

Cubbedge Rd 

Barrataria Dr 

2nd St 

Milliken Ln 

Jessica Lynn Pl 

Jimmy Mark Pl 

A1A S 

Matanzas Bridge S 

o 

OP 

Ge n e Johnson Rd 

Ocean Shore Blvd 

Crescent Beach Ramp Vehicle Access 

Crescent Beach Park Walkover (Parking: 112) 

Green Rd Walkover 

Old A1A 

Spyglass Walkover (Parking: 23) 

% 

# 

Old A1A 

# 

Crescent and 

Matanzas Beaches 

Fort Matanzas NM Vehicle Access (Parking: 36) 

Fort Matanzas NM Walkover (Parking: 40/18) 

River to Sea Preserve Foot Path 

" 

0 0.125 0.25 

Miles 

1 " = 0.5 miles 

Crescent Beach The natural profile of the coastline gives this beach its name. 

Covered picnic tables, restrooms and showers available. Lifeguards are seasonal. 

Þ 

2.7 miles 

Þ 

Spyglass Walkover Parking and beach access south of Spyglass Condo. 

Þ 

1.1 miles 

Þ 

Fort Matanzas NM This area offers vehicle access, off-beach 

parking, restrooms, fishing, wind surfing, and the Fort Matanzas 

National Monument Visitor Center. Lifeguards are seasonal. 

Sea Turtles: St. Johns County beaches are 

home to several federally protected sea 

turtles that return every year to nest from 

May 1 to October 31. All pedestrian 

activities are prohibited within the 

Conservation Zone, 15 feet seaward of 

the dune line. Do not leave beach chairs, 

canopies, or other beach gear overnight. 

Beach Driving: Beach gates are closed from 

7:30 pm to 8:00 am during sea turtle nesting 

season May 1 through October 31. Vehicles 

must be cleared from beaches to avoid 

receiving a citation. There is a fee to park 

on beaches from March 1 – Labor Day. 

Horseback Riding and 4x4 Permits: A special 

permit is required from Beach Services for 

horseback riding and 4x4 vehicle access. 

Legend 

Map Panel Index 

Beach Access 

oVehicle Access 

OPWalkover 

% Foot Path 

Beach Driving 

Allowed 

Permit Required 

« 

North 

Beaches 

Map 

South 

Beaches 

Map 

Horseback Riding 

Park 


Public Park 

Boat Ramp 

Public Boat Ramp 234 

Lifeguard Tower 

# Lifeguard Tower 


Recreation & Parks 

Where everybody plays! 

St. Johns County Beaches 

2175 Mizell Rd 


(904) 209-0333 

www.sjcfl.us/BCC/Parks_1_Recreation/Beaches 

DISCLAIMER 

This map is for reference use only. Data provided 

are derived from multiple sources with varying 

levels of accuracy. The St. Johns County GIS 

Division disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy 

or completeness of the data shown hereon. 

Map Prepared: May 7, 2010. 

www.SJCFL.us

Fountains 

A1A N 

Pointe @ Ponte Vedra 

Jackson Av 

Sunset Dr 

OP 

OP 

% PVB#3 Foot Path 


OP San Diego Rd Walkover 

OP Solano Rd Walkover 



OP 

The Lodge at Ponte Vedra 

Ponte Vedra Carlyle 

Las Mirandas 

Beach House 

Ponte Vedra Breakers 

Marsh Point 

Mier Rd 

Fishermans Cove 

Ponte Vedra Retreat 

Whitehall 

Ocean Manor 

Fairways 

Rough Creek 

Solana Rd 

Corona Rd 

Windemere 

Hallmark II 

Quail Pointe 

Spinnakers Reach 

Deer Run Villas Beach Club Villas 

Surf Villas 

Mick ler Rd 

Neck Rd 

Lemaster Dr 

A1A N 

« 

Old Ponte Vedra Beach 

234 

OP 

# 

OP 

% 

OP 

OP 

San Juan Dr Walkover 

PVB#1A Walkover 

PVB#14 Walkover 

Guana River Wildlife Management Area 

Ponte Vedra Blvd 

Guana River - GTMNERR 

S Ponte Vedra Blvd 

Ponte Vedra 

Beaches 

Micklers Landing Walkover (Parking: 248) 

GTMNERR North Walkover (Parking: 68) 

GTMNERR North Boat Ramp Foot Path (Parking: 25) 

GTMNERR Middle Walkover (Parking: 80) 

GTMNERR South Walkover (Parking: 100) 

" 

0 0.2 0.4 

Miles 

1 " = 0.8 miles 

234 

234 

234 

234 

Sand Isles Cir 

North Beach 

OP 

S Ponte Vedra Blvd 

OP 

Turtle Cove Ct 

Turtle B ay Ln 

Gull Cir 

N Serenata Dr 

Eden Bay Dr 

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Seawatch 

234 

OP 


Sea Turtles: St. Johns County beaches are 

home to several federally protected sea 

turtles that return every year to nest from 

May 1 to October 31. All pedestrian 

activities are prohibited within the 

Conservation Zone, 15 feet seaward of 

the dune line. Do not leave beach chairs, 

canopies, or other beach gear overnight. 

Beach Driving: Beach gates are closed from 

7:30 pm to 8:00 am during sea turtle nesting 

season May 1 through October 31. Vehicles 

must be cleared from beaches to avoid 

receiving a citation. There is a fee to park 

on beaches from March 1 – Labor Day. 

Horseback Riding and 4x4 Permits: A special 

permit is required from Beach Services for 

horseback riding and 4x4 vehicle access. 

Legend 

Micklers Landing Horseback riding, fishing, 

and sunbathing are popular activities on this 

coquina beach. Vehicle and horse trailer 

parking is available. Horseback riding 

requires a special permit from Beach Services. 

Lifeguards are staffed seasonally. 

Þ 

GTMNERR North Walkover GTMNERR 

managed parking and access to natural beaches. 

Þ 

Map Panel Index 

Beach Access 

oVehicle Access 

OPWalkover 

% Foot Path 

Beach Driving 

Allowed 


3.2 miles 

Þ 

2.3 miles 

Þ 

GTMNERR Middle Walkover GTMNERR 


0.7 miles 

GTMNERR South Walkover GTMNERR 


« 

North 

Beaches 

Map 

South 

Beaches 

Map 

Horseback Riding 

Þ Þ 

Park 


Public Park 

Boat Ramp 

Public Boat Ramp 234 

Lifeguard Tower 

# Lifeguard Tower 

OP 

Beach Homes @ Village of Vilano 

Mariners Watch 

Coastal Hwy 

Fifth St 

Euclid Av 

Twelvth St 

Palm St 

S Serenata Dr 

Kin gston Dr 

Oak St 

Carcaba Rd 

Meadow Av 

Surfside Av 

Oak Av 

Ocean Condo 

Ocean Harbor 

First St 

% 

F errol Rd 

Manresa Rd 

Genoa Rd 

o% 

o 

GTMNERR Store Walkover (Parking: 15) 

SPV Park Walkover (Parking: 22) 

Third St Walkover 

Usina Ramp Vehicle Access (Parking: 10) 

Euclid St Foot Path (Parking: 3) 

23rd St Walkover 

North Beach Park Walkover (Parking: 74) 

% 

% 

# 

# 

« 

« 

GTMNERR South Walkover (Parking: 100) 

FIfth St Foot Path 



Palm St 

Myrtle St 


Jerez Ct 

Second St 

Sea Turtle Way 

Guana River - GTMNERR 

Carcaba Rd Foot Path 

NB#26 Foot Path 

NB#27 Foot Path 

Parkins Foot Path 

Surfside Park A popular spot for 

Surfside Av Walkover & Vehicle Access (Parking: 55) sunbathing, picnicing and fishing with 

a gazebo and bathrooms. Driving for 

Palmetto Av Foot Path 

properly permited 4x4 vehicles only. 

Beachcomber Way Foot Path 

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o% 

Vilano Rd Walkover & Vehicle Access (Parking: 61) 

North Jetty Foot Path 

Vilano Beach Vilano beach is a popular spot for beach 

Porpoise Point Vehicle Access driving, sunbathing, surfing, and fishing. Wildlife can include 

bottlenose dolphins, least tern, and an occasional manatee. 

Lifeguards are staffed on a seasonal basis. 

Porpoise Point A popular beach launch for kayaks and 

personal watercraft. 

Corunna St 

Viejo St 

Vilano 

and 

Usina 

Beaches 

" 

0 0.2 0.4 

Miles 

1 " = 0.8 miles 

GTMNERR 

Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine 

Research ReserveEnvironmental Education Center 

The research reserve offers excellent educational 

opportunities, hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails. 

Just across A1A from the education center are beautiful 

coquina beaches where the occasional Right Whale 

sighting may take place. These beaches are also a 

popular spot for some quiet time while beachcombing. 

Phone: (904) 823-4500 

Website: www.dep.state.fl.us/coastal/sites/gtm 

South Ponte Vedra Park Covered picnic areas overlook 

the beautiful coquina landscape while the beach provides 

sunbathing, fishing, beachcombing, and many wonders 

to enjoy. Parking is available as well as restrooms. 


Recreation & Parks 

Where everybody plays! 

St. Johns County Beaches 

2175 Mizell Rd 


(904) 209-0333 

www.sjcfl.us/BCC/Parks_1_Recreation/Beaches 

GTMNERR South Walkover 

GTMNERR managed parking 

and access to natural beaches. 

Þ 

3.6 miles 

Þ 

Þ 

2.2 miles 

Þ 

Þ 

2.7 miles 

Þ 

Usina Beach Access Parking is available. 

Driving for properly permited 4x4 vehicles only. 

Þ 

0.8 miles 

Þ 

North Beach Park This popular park has a 

pedestrian bridge to the beach, picnic pavillion, 

playground, parking and bathrooms. 

Þ 

1.2 miles 

Þ 

0.5 miles 

Þ Þ 

DISCLAIMER 

This map is for reference use only. Data provided 

are derived from multiple sources with varying 

levels of accuracy. The St. Johns County GIS 

Division disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy 

or completeness of the data shown hereon. 

Map Prepared: December 21, 2009. 

www.SJCFL.us

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St. Augustine Pirate 

& Treasure Museum 

12 Castillo Drive 

877-467-5863 

www.thepiratemuseum.com 

The St. Augustine Pirate and Treasure 

Museum, located in Historic 

Downtown St. Augus- 

tine across from the 

Castillo de San Marco, 

opened in December 

2010 after pirate 

enthusiast and former 

Philadelphia 76ers owner Pat Croce 

moved his Pirate Soul Museum 

from Key West to the Ancient City 

in search of a more family-friendly 

audience. 

The museum features the 

400-year-old Captain Thomas Tew’s 

treasure chest, the world’s only 

authentic pirate treasure chest; 

one of the world’s two surviving 

Jolly Roger flags; a wanted poster 

from 1696; and actual shipwreck 

treasures from the 18th century. 

-The museum has several walkthrough 

exhibit areas of a tavern, 

the cobblestone streets of a port in 

Jamaica, the main deck of a pirate 


Ex p l o r E: To u r s a n d attraCtions 

New 

this 

year 

Marineland 

ship, the execution dock, the captain’s 

quarters and a gun deck. 

The Below Deck attraction, created 

by the Disney Imagineers allows 

those interested in experiencing 

Captain Blackbeard’s final battle 

to step inside a dark cell and hear, 

smell and feel how life was on a 

pirate ship. 

Memorabilia from Hollywood 

pirate movies, including the pistol 

of Captain Barbossa and Jack 

Sparrow’s sword from Disney’s 

“Pirates of the Caribbean” are also 

on display. 

Marineland 

Marineland Dolphin Adventure 

9600 Oceanshore Blvd. 

904-471-1111 

877-425-6504 

www.marineland.net 

Experience the thrill of swimming 

with dolphins at Marineland’s 

Dolphin Conservation Center. Enjoy 

these amazing animals through 

hands on opportunities. Learn 

about dolphin anatomy, behavior 

and the challenges they face in the 

wild. For those who prefer a little 

distance, watch dolphins swim, 

play and interact with guests in 

programs. Available after hours for 

one of a kind dolphin weddings 

and private events Located on 

A1A, south of the county line. 

Potter’s Wax Museum 

17 King St. 

904-829-9056 

800-584-4781 

www.potterswax.com 

Potter’s Wax Museum was the 

first wax museum in the United 

States. Inside you’ll be up close and 

personal with more than 160 of the 

world’s most famous personalities 

sculpted in lifelike wax. Potter’s also 

features an all-new gift shop. 

Ripley’s Believe It or Not 

19 San Marco Ave. 

904-824-1606 

www.staugustine-ripleys.com 

Witness mystical treasures, international 

oddities and exotic art 

forms that inspired the hit TV show. 

Located in a beautifully restored, 

1887 historic landmark, it is fun for 

the whole family. Loaded with three 

floors of hundreds of fascinating 

and amazing oddities.

attractions co n t i n u e d 

St. Augustine Alligator Farm 

and Zoological Park 

999 Anastasia Blvd. 

904-824-3337 

www.alligatorfarm.com 

The only facility in the world housing 

every species of crocodilians, 

with more than 1,000 hungry 

reptiles as the main attraction. The 

23 species of crocodilians from 

around the world include rare white 

alligators. Shows every hour include 

the “Rainforest Review,” featuring 

macaws and cockatoos. Alligator 

feedings are twice daily. 

New 

this 

year 

Crocodile Crossing 

at the Alligator 

Farm 

-This aerial park, 

which features zip 

lines and obstacles, including tightropes, 

loose bridges and swinging 

logs, opened in March at the St. 

Augustine Alligator Farm. 

It’s the only aerial park of its kind 

on Earth, as adventure-seekers will 

be able to zip and walk over all 23 

species of crocodilians and near 

toucans, lemurs and other animals 

at the zoo. 


The new zip line at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm 

Participants can also choose 

between two courses, one of which 

will take them up to 60 feet in the 

air – nearly double the legal heightrestriction 

for buildings built on the 

shores of St. Augustine Beach. 

Crocodile Crossing is St. Augustine 

first major adventure tourism 

attraction, which aims to bring 

families together through thrilling 

experiences and hands-on activities 

that will make memories to share 

with others once the vacation has 

ended. 

Officials at the Alligator Farm said 

the course is physically challenging 

enough for participants of all ages 

to receive a good workout. 

The course also provides opportunities 

for organizations and corporations 

interested in team-building 

and bonding activities. 

-The park will cost $55 per participant, 

each of whom will receive 

safety instructions and gear from 

specialists who will monitor partici- 

pants throughout the course. 

Ripley’s St. Augustine 

Sightseeing Trains 


904-829-6545 

800-226-6545 

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Explore St. Augustine. Train tours 

operate daily from 8:30 a.m. - 5 

p.m. The scenic seven-mile tour 

stops at several of the city’s most 

popular attractions, historical sites, 

restaurants and shops. The entire 

tour takes approximately one hour, 

but you may step on and off the 

train at any of the 20 stops and 

your ticket is good for three consecutive 

days of travel. Also offering 

complimentary pick-up and return 

to all area hotels. Free parking. 

World Golf Hall of Fame/ 

IMAX Theater 

One World Golf Pl. 

904-940-4123 

800-WGV-GOLF 

www.wgv.com 

Golf fans and history buffs enjoy 

70,000 square feet of exhibits, 

video and artifacts celebrating golf 

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greats. The IMAX theater shows 

entertaining films for adults and 

students on a variety of subjects. 

Plus, resorts, golf courses, the PGA 

Tour Spa Laterra and the PGA Tour 

Golf Academy are all onsite. 

Castillo de San Marcos 

National Monument 

904-829-6506 

www.nps.gov/cas 

The fort is the oldest and largest 

stone fort in the continental United 

States, built by the Spanish during 

1672-1695 with 

Free 

for 

locals 

blocks of coquina. The 

fort was never conquered—it 

endures 

as the nation’s oldest 

and only remaining 

17th century stone 

fort. A drawbridge entrance allows 

entry to visitors over a 40-foot 

dry moat. Bombproof storerooms 

surrounding the central plaza house 

exhibits explain the history of the 

fort; tours take you to the vaulted 

powder magazine, a dank prison 

cell, the chapel and guard rooms. 

Open daily from 8:45 a.m. to 5:15 

p.m. Closed Dec. 25. 

Cathedral Basilica 

www.thefirstparish.org 


Castillo De San Marcos National Monument 

This Spanish Colonial Renaissancestyle 

structure was built in 1797 

and reconstructed in the late 

1880s. The roots can be traced back 

to the first Mass held in 1565 when 

Admiral Don Pedro Menendez de 

Aviles and his party first landed in 

St. Augustine and founded the oldest 

permanent European-founded 

city in the United States. The cathedral 

is open until 5 pm daily; guided 

tours are given Monday through 

Saturday from 1 to 3 pm and on 

Sunday from 1 to 5 pm. Donations 

are accepted. 

Colonial Spanish Quarter and 

Spanish Quarter Museum 



904-825-6830 

www.historicstaugustine.com 

This Spanish village recreates life in 

the 1700s with costumed characters 

demonstrating the skills of 

Free 

for 

locals 

blacksmiths, carpenters, 

leatherworkers 

and homemakers. 

The DeMesa-Sanchez 

House is the only 

authentic colonial-era structure in 

the compound. 

Father Miguel 

O’Reilly House Museum. 

32 Aviles Street 

826-0750 

www.oreillyhouse.org 

The structure now known as the 

O’Reilly House was built circa 1691 

during the First Spanish Period here 

in St. Augustine. Only 

Free 

for 

locals 

the fort, Castillo de 

San Marcos – built of 

the same tabby and 

coquina, and around 

the same time period 

– is older. You can take a virtual 

tour of the museum; study the 

house’s five architectural phases; 

learn more about St. Augustine’s 

rich and unbroken Catholic tradition 

dating back to 1565; glance at 

a comparative timeline of local and 

world history; and browse a photo 

gallery that shows the O’Reilly 

House and other local landmarks,


then and now. 

Florida Heritage Museum 

at the Old Jail 


904-829-3800 

800-397-4071 

Tour the authentic old jail and the 

museum, which documents 400 

years of Florida’s past, focusing 

on the life of Henry Flagler, the 

Civil War and the Seminole Wars. 

Highlights include an extraordinary 

collection of toys and dolls, mostly 

from the 1870s to the 1920s, and 

a replica of a Spanish galleon filled 

with weapons, pottery and treasures. 

A Timucuan Indian hut in a 

forest setting illustrates the lifestyle 

of the city’s first residents. 

Fort Matanzas 

Follow Highway A1A south for 

approximately 15 miles to the park 

Free 

for 

all 

entrance on the right 

side of the road. 

www.nps.gov/foma 

Built on an island in 

the 1740s, the fort 

once protected the islands from pirates 

and British vessels approach- 

The Lighthouse 


ing St. Augustine from the south. 

The park commemorates the killing 

of nearly 250 French Huguenots by 

the Spanish, an act that gave the 

river and inlet the name Matanzas, 

Spanish for “slaughters.” Open 

daily. Free 

Fort Mose Historic State Park 

15 Fort Mose Trail 

823-2232 

www.floridastateparks.org/fortmose 

Located about two miles north of 

the Castillo de San Marcos, just 

off US 1, Fort Mose is the first free 

African-American settlement to 

exist in the United States. Listed on 

the National Register of Historic 

Places, the site is open daily; visitors 

center is open Th-M, 9 am-5 

pm. Enjoy hiking and kayaking, or 

take a ranger guided tour Saturday 

11 am. Entry fee for vehicles is $4. 

Fountain of Youth 

11 Magnolia Ave. 

904-829-3168 

Free 

for 

locals 

800-356-8222 

www.fountainofyouthflorida.com 

It was here, on the 

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site of the ancient Indian village of 

Seloy, that on April 3, 1513, Ponce 

de Leon came ashore to landmark 

and record the first moment of our 

nation’s history: The discovery of 

the continent of North America. 

Come and explore 15 acres and 

500 years of history among the 

oaks and magnolias. Drink from 

the famous spring where Ponce de 

Leon reportedly landed. Open daily. 

Government House Museum 

48 King St 

825-5079 

www.staugustinegovernment.com 

Free 

for 

locals 

Located in the center 

of St. Augustine in 

the Historic Downtown 

Plaza, this museum 

explores St. Augustine’s 

history from 

early native settlement to Henry 

Flagler’s Golden Era. The house has 

served as the governor’s residence, 

courtroom, office building and post 

office before becoming the home 

of the museum and the Historic St. 

Augustine Preservation Board. 10 

a.m. to 4 p.m. 

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Mission of Nombre de Dios 

904-824-2809 

800-342-6529 

www.missionandshrine.org/ 

The first Easter Mass in the New 

World was held at the mission in 

1565. Masses are still held at the 

site along the bay. The walking tour 

of the Mission grounds includes 

the Mission plaque, Father Lopez 

statue, Our Lady of La Leche Shrine 

and many more historical markers. 

Here, the Spanish settlers began the 

devotion to Our Lady of La Leche, 

which continues to this day. 

The Oldest House Museum 

71 Charlotte Street 

904-824-2872 

www.staugustinehistoricalsociety. 

org 

A must-see on your tour of the 

Free 

for 

locals 

nation’s oldest city. 

The museum complex, 

owned and operated 

by the St. Augustine 

Historical Society, includes 

Florida’s Oldest 

House, two museums, a changing 

exhibition gallery, an ornamental 

garden, and a museum store. Your 

admission ticket gives entry to all 

Schooner Freedom 


facilities. 

The Oldest House Museum Complex 

is open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Old Florida Museum 

904-824-8874 

259 San Marco Ave 

www.fortmenendez.com 

This hands-on history museum has 

games, weapons, foods and tools 

that convey how life has changed 

and how it has remained the same 

from Indian to pioneer times in Old 

Florida. Specialty hands-on student 

group programs are available upon 

request to school or scout groups. 

Dow Museum 

of Historic Houses 


904-823-9722 

www.moas.org/dowmuseum 

Old St. Augustine Village. On one 

city block, discover more than 400 

years of history. Hidden among 

beautiful courtyards are nine 

historic houses original to the site. 

Inside you’ll find exhibits reflecting 

St. Augustine history and a lifetime 

of collecting by museum benefactor, 

Kenneth W. Dow. Open Mon. - Sat. 

10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Sunday. 11 

a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

Lightner Museum 


904-824-2874 

www.lightnermuseum.org 

The former Alcazar Hotel, constructed 

in the late 1880s, is part 

Free 

for 

locals 

of Henry Flagler’s 

legacy of Florida 

hotels. Included in the 

museum’s collection 

are Victorian period 

memorabilia, stained- 

glass art by Louis Tiffany, paintings, 

sculpture, toys, porcelain and 

furniture. Located at 75 King St., in 

the City Hall building. Hours are 9 

a.m.-5 p.m. daily.


El Conquistador Speedboat 

Rides 

Municipal marina 

904-738-4695 

www.elconspeedboat.com 

Enjoy a 60-minute entertaining 

tour, featuring waterfront points of 

interest. This fun and exhilarating 

New 

this 

year 

ride is appropriate for 

children (with parents/ 

guardians), teenagers, 

individuals, couples, 

families, history buffs 

… and anyone who 

enjoys being on the water. 

Endless Summer Charters 

of St. Augustine, Inc. 

57 Comares Ave. 

904-501-7374 

www.endlesssummercharters.com 

Deep sea fishing charters. Choose 

one of five charter fishing boats to 

supply your private deep sea fishing 

adventure. Captains are local professionals 

very familiar with local 

fishing grounds. 

St. George Street 

GhoSt Augustine 

162 St. George St., Ste 19 

904-824-8840 

866-266-6641 

www.ghostaugustine.com 


A variety of tours – choose from 

Haunted Hearse Tour, Haunted Pub 

Tour, Pub Hearse Ride or the Total 

Paranormal St. Augustine Tour . Use 

EMF meters and temperature gauges 

in some of the most haunted 

places in the city. GhoSt Augustine’s 

ticket sales and tour departures 

are located inside Heritage Walk 

Mall at 162 St. George Street in 

the heart of historic downtown. 

The entrance to the mall is by the 

Cathedral Basilica at the south side 

of the pedestrian only part of St. 

George Street. 

Ghost Tours of St. Augustine 

2 St. George St., Ste. 101 

904-461-1009 

888-461-1009 

904-825-1938 

aghostlyexperience.com 

A guide in period dress will lead 

you by lantern light to see the 

most active sights and share the 

strange and unusual. “Ghosts of 

the Matanzas.” Set sail aboard the 

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72-foot Schooner Freedom for an 

entertaining cruise on Matanzas 

Bay. Beware, there be pirates here. 

“Ghosts and Legends” riding tour. 

Travel through the antiquated city 

to the Lighthouse as your host 

shares scandalous tales, unsolved 

mysteries, bizarre characters and 

ghostly sightings. 

The Ghosts 

& Gravestones Tour 

27 San Marco Avenue. 

904-826-3663 

Fax: 904-829-6678 

www.historictours.com 

Tour exploring the darker side of St. 

Augustine’s past. The tour guide, 

the town gravedigger, tells stories 

of spirits encountered from tales 

of murder, mayhem and ghostly 

apparitions. 

Old Town Trolley Tours 

of St. Augustine 


904-829-3800 

800-868-7482 

www.trolleytours.com/st-augustine/ 

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sights of interest and has 22 stops 

where you can hop on or off to 

sightsee, shop or dine. The tour 

includes a three-day pass on-board 

the trolley, free ticket to the Florida 

Heritage Museum and the St. 

Augustine Beach Bus. Board at the 

Old Jail complex located at 167 San 

Marco Ave. Free parking available. 

Discount attraction tickets and tour 

packages available. 

Oldest Wooden School House 

Historic Museum and Gardens 



904-824-0192 

800-653-7245 

Free 

for 

locals 

Let your first lesson 

in history start at The 

Oldest Wooden School 

House. Listen to the 

animated schoolmaster 

and his pupils as 

they depict what school life was 

like in the 1700s. Compare your 

school days with those of the old 

days! This original building is more 

than 200 years old and made of red 

cedar and cypress. A true historic 

treasure. Old school gifts featuring 

colonial toys. Teacher gifts and one- 

of-a-kind handmade souvenirs. 

Pena-Peck House 



904-829-5064 

www.staugustinewomans-exchange.com 

Free 

for 

locals 


Historic home, open 

for tours. Daily tours 

are available, donations 

are accepted for 

the preservation of 

this historical home. 

Tours run Mon. - Fri. 12:30 - 4 p.m. 

and Sat. 12:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Group tours are available. 

Gift shop with 51% handcrafted 

items. Smocked children’s clothing, 

lovely linens, gifts for the home, ladies 

and men and local cookbooks 

and food. k 

Raging Water Sports 

57 Comares Ave. 


904-829-5001 

www.ragingwatersports.com/ 

Jet ski motor boat, sail boat and 

kayak rentals available. 50 mile 

riding area! Explore the scenic 

intracoastal waterway either south 

to Fort Matanzas or north through 

Guana State Park. Cruise on the 

beautiful Matanzas Bay past St. 

Augustine’s historic bayfront and 

Castillo de San Marcos. Sail or 

kayak the calm waters of Salt Run, 

nestled between Anastasia Island 

and Anastasia State Park. 

San Sebastian Winery 



904-826-1594 

888-352-9463 

www.sansebastianwinery.com/ 

A short audiovisual presentation; 

enjoy a guided walking tour of the 

production facility. You pass over 

the bottling line, sparkling wine 

production area, on to the Port and 

Cream Sherry in the authentic Oak 

Barrel Room. Enjoy a wine tasting 

experience, showing all the interesting 

steps of how to taste and 

savor a selection of San Sebastian 

wines. Tours last approximately one 

hour. The Wine Shop offers a variety 

of gift items, glassware, wine accessories, 

gourmet foods and specialty 

gift baskets. 

Schooner Freedom 

St. Augustine Marina 


904-810-1010 

www.schoonerfreedom.com/ 

Freedom is an authentic replica of 

a 19th century blockade runner. 

She is a 72’, double masted, 

gaff-rigged, topsail schooner. She 

was built in Norfolk, Va. in 1982 

by famed Naval architect Merritt 

Walters, the first of his many Rover 

schooners. The Freedom was the 

first sailing tour boat to be certified 

under the Coast Guard sub-chapter 

‘T’ to carry passengers to hire. 

Freedom is frequently inspected 

by the USCG and carries all of the 

equipment necessary to ensure a 

safe and fun outing. 

St. Augustine Eco Tours 

111 Avenida Menendez 


904-377-7245 

www.staugustineecotours.com 

Best chance of seeing dolphins and 

a large variety of wildlife in St. Augustine. 

An interpretive Naturalist 

will explain dolphin behavior, birdlife, 

and elements of the estuary.


Join Captain Zach & expert guides 

for private tours of the waters 

surrounding the Ancient City. Bring 

a camera to capture the amazing 

wildlife and great views. Call for 

trip times and rates. Located at City 

Marina next to the Bridge of Lions. 

Boating or kayaking this will be 

your most memorable adventure in 


St. Augustine Lighthouse 

and Museum 

81 Lighthouse Ave. 


904-829-0745 

www.staugustinelighthouse.com 

Climb 219 steps to the top of the 

165-foot tower for a breathtaking 

view of historic downtown St. 

Augustine, the beaches, and the 

nation’s oldest port. Discover St. 

Augustine’s rich maritime history 

at the site of Florida’s first 

lighthouse. Explore exhibits in the 

restored keepers’ house about the 

Coast Guard in WWII St. Augustine, 

shipwrecks, and the lives of the 

keepers and their families. Don’t 

forget to shop in the museum store 

for unique lighthouse and maritime 

giftsSt. Augustine Scenic Cruise 

DID YOU KNOW? 

St. Augustine Municipal Marina 


904-824-1806 

800-542-8316 

www.scenic-cruise.com/ 


n Visitors s p e n t a l m o s t $6,000 f o r 

eVery m a n, w o m a n a n d child liVing in 

st. Jo h n s co u n t y. 

n the $711 million s p e n t by them 

w h i l e they are here supports m o r e 

than 12,000 J o b s f o r c o u n t y 

residents, w h o, in t u r n s p e n d their 

m o n e y here supporting another 

22,000 J o b s, according to a recent 

study performed by the uniVersity o f 

fl o r i d a. 

n last year, the c o u n t y collected 

$42.7 million in sales tax reVenue 

f r o m Visitors! sales tax is o n e o f the 

primary s o u r c e s o f reVenue f o r state 

a n d l o c a l g o V e r n m e n t s. 

so u r c e: st. au g u s t i n e, po n t e Ve d ra, 

& the beaches Visitors a n d co n V e nt 

i o n bu r e a u 

Take a boat ride aboard Victory III. 

Departs daily from the St. Augustine 

Municipal Marina for a one-hourand-fifteen-minute-narrated 

tours. 

See numerous historic and natural 

sights along the St. Augustine 

waterfront and beautiful Matanzas 

Bay. Hosted by the Usina family for 

four generations. 

Tour Saint Augustine, Inc. 

4 Granada St. 


904-825-0087 

800-797-3778 

www.staugustinetours.com 

Offering you one-stop shopping 

for Northeast Florida. Pre-set or 

customize creative tour packages 

and entertainment from one 

hour to one week for groups and 

individuals of all ages and interests 

making it easy to book. As a fullservice 

receptive operator, they can 

provide a wide variety of group and 

individual tour packages including 

accommodations, tours, meals, 

attractions and entertainment. They 

believe in providing guests with the 

finest hospitality. 

Villa Zorayda Museum 



904-829-9887 

www.villazorayda.com/ 

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Explore a 19th century architectural 

masterpiece and its astounding art 

and antique collection while learning 

of the Villa’s 127 year history. 

Originally built as a private home 

by Franklin Smith in 1883, it is a 

1/10th scale replica of a portion of 

the Alhambra Palace in Granada, 

Spain. Free parking. 

Ximenez-Fatio House Museum 

20 Aviles St. 


904-829-3575 

www.ximenezfatiohouse.org/ 

Free 

for 

locals 

Recognized as one 

of the best preserved 

historic buildings in 

the city, this dwelling 

was renowned as an 

inn throughout the 

19th century (c. 1798). The site 

features the area’s only original 

detached kitchen structure and a 

19th- century garden. 

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St. Johns River Water 

Management District lands 

Deep Creek 

Conservation Area 

Size: 4,483 acres. 

Location: Entrance 

on State Road 13, north 

of State Road 207. 

Description: Deep 

Creek, the most prominent 

natural feature, runs 

through the area after draining 

the agricultural area around 

Hastings. The conservation area 

is almost entirely floodplain, bottomland 

hardwood and cypress 

swamp, with minimal high land. 

The state of Florida owns the 

northern 725 acres, which were 

purchased as part of the St. Johns 

River Blueway, a Florida Forever 

project. 

Wildlife viewing: 

Black bears and bald eagles 


Ex p l o r E: Public Lands 

There are more than 30,000 acres of public land 

available for recreation in St. Johns County 

Fo r m o r e 

are found in this area, as well as 

osprey and other water-dependent 

bird species. 

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Restrictions: No 

vehicles 

Twelve Mile 

Swamp 

Recreation Area 

Size: 378 acres. 

Location: International 

Golf Parkway, just west 

of U.S. 1. 

Description: Area is composed 

mostly of planted pine 

forest with several small cypress 

domes throughout. This 

378-acre recreation area is part of 

a 21,898-acre tract that is under 

a long term timber reservation. 

The larger tract -- Twelve Mile 

Swamp Wildlife Management 

Area -- is managed by the Florida 

Fish and Wildlife Conservation 

Commission. This tract is of a 

series of large swamps. 

Wildlife viewing: Wildlife 

sightings include white-tailed 

deer, foxes, songbirds and 

snakes. 

Restrictions: No vehicles 

Stokes Landing 


Size: 274 acres. 

Location: From U.S. 1 north 

of the St. Augustine airport, take 

Venetian Boulevard to Old Dixie 

Road and turn left on Lakeshore 

Drive. The entrance is on the 

right. 

Description: The water 

management district’s first acquisition 

in the coastal basin of 

the Tolomato River. This conservation 

area was purchased 

to protect water resources, wetlands 

and wildlife habitat. 

Wildlife viewing: The area 

is home to wood storks, redtailed 

hawks, wading birds and 

otters. 


Moses Creek 



Location: Take U.S. 1 south 

from St. Augustine to Dupont 

Center. Head east about one mile 

on S.R. 206. Two entrances with 

parking areas are on the north 

side of S.R. 206; the western 

parking area is equipped for 

horseback riders. 

Description: The area preserves 

one of the few remaining 

undeveloped tidal creeks in the 

region. Seven natural communities 

-- scrub, upland mixed forest, 

freshwater tidal swamp, mesic 

flatwood, depression marsh, 

dome swamp and estuarine 

tidal marsh -- can be found on 

the land. Canopied dirt roads 

serve as trails beneath grand 

old live oaks, through scrub, to 

sandy bluffs overlooking Moses 

Creek. 

Wildlife viewing: The area 

is home to wading birds, including 

great blue heron and egrets, 

and osprey, hawks, gopher tor-

toise, deer, otter and fox. 

Boating and canoeing are 

available on Moses Creek and 

the Matanzas River, and the 

property is accessible by water. 

There are no launches located 

on the property. 


For more information on 

the water district’s lands go to 

www.sjrwmd.com or (386) 329- 

4404. 

State forests 

Matanzas State Forest 


Location: Parking for trails is 

on U.S. 1, south of S.R. 206. 

Description: The area contain 

extensive pine plantations 

but also have quality upland 

and wetland habitats. Wildlife 

viewing: 

Gopher tortoise and Florida 

black bear have been documented, 

as well as the wood stork, 

American eagle, roseate spoonbill 

and American swallow-tailed 

kite. 


More Information: www.fldof.com/ 

Fort Mose State Park 

State Parks 

Faver-Dykes State Park 

Size: 5,920 acres 


Location: The park is on 

Faver-Dykes Road, off U.S. 1, 

300 yards north of I-95. 

Description: The park 

border Pellicer Creek and the 

Matanzas River. Pellicer Creek 

is a popular site for birding with 

more than 100 bird species seen 

during spring and fall migrations. 

Songbirds, including the 

colorful wood warblers, along 

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with eagles and falcons, return 

to nest at the park each year. 

Wading birds, such as egrets, 

wood storks, white ibis, and herons, 

feed in the tidal marshes 

and creeks. This peaceful park 

is also home to deer, turkeys, 

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hawks, bobcats, and river otters. 

Fishing, picnicking, and nature 

walks are popular activities. 

Pellicer Creek is a designated 

state canoe trail and visitors 

can rent canoes at the park. 

A full-facility campground is 

available. 

Admission Fee: $5 per 

vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per 

vehicle. $4 single occupant vehicle. 

$2 pedestrians, bicyclists, 

extra passengers, passengers in 

vehicle with holder of Annual 

Individual Entrance Pass. 

Camping Fee: $18 per night, 

plus tax. Includes water and 

electricity. Florida residents 

who are 65 years of age or older 

or who hold a Social Security 

disability award certificate or 

a 100 percent disability award 

certificate from the federal 

government are permitted to 

receive a 50 percent discount 

on current base campsite fees. 

Proof of eligibility required. 

Canoe Rentals 

Canoes can be reserved by 

calling the park. 

The park has a boat ramp. 

More Information: 


www.floridastateparks. 

org/faverdykes/ or (904) 794- 

0997 

Fort Mose State Park 

Location: Off U.S. south 

just north of the St. Augustine 

city limits. 

Description: The site that 

once was home to the first free 

black settlement in what is now 

the United States. A 1-mile 

boardwalk provides an easy 

walk to a beautiful marsh overlook. 

Has a visitor’s center. 

Admission Fee: $2 per 

person 



Description: Anastasia 

State Park includes more than 

1,600 acres featuring four miles 

of beach, a tidal salt marsh, and 

a maritime and upland hammock. 

A designated swimming 

area is lifeguarded from Memorial 

Day through Labor Day. 

The park has 139 camping 

sites for RVs and tents. Sites are 

located in the hammock forest, 

away from blowing sand and 

salt spray. 

The fishing area on Salt Run 

features a fish identification 

kiosk. Admission Fee: $8 per 

vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per 

vehicle. $4 single occupant vehicle. 

$2 pedestrians, bicyclists, 

extra passengers, passengers in 

vehicle with holder of Annual 

Individual Entrance Pass. 

Camping Fee: $28 per night, 

plus tax. Includes water and 

electricity. 

Reservations: Reservations 

may be made up to 11 months 

in advance on line or call 800- 

-326-3521. 

GTM Research Reserve 


Location: The Guana Tolomato 

Matanzas National 

Estuarine Research Reserve 

is located off A1A, seven miles 

north of Vilano Beach and 10 

miles south of Micklers Road 

in Ponte Vedra. The beach 

access points are a few miles 

north of the Environmental 

Education Center on the west 

side of A1A. 

Wildlife viewing: Guana 

River Marsh Aquatic Preserve 

has salt marshes, a large artificial 

freshwater-to-brackish 

water lagoon, open ocean and 

a cross-section of a barrier island. 

This diversity provides habitat 

for a variety of resident and 

migratory wildlife. Bird rookeries, 

including a sizable breeding 

population of the endangered 

wood stork, are found within 

the preserve. 

The preserve also contains 

13 miles of beach. 

Recreational activities at the 

reserve include hiking, biking, 

fishing, kayaking or canoeing, 

bird watching. Horseback riding 

is allowed on the trails 

weekdays excluding holidays. 

There are two small boat ramps 

at Guana Dam. 

There are three beach parking 

lots on the west side of A1A. 

There are no lifeguards at the 

beach.

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The Eddie Vickers Park has a 

basketball court, baseball diamond 

and picnic area. Meeting 

rooms are available at the center 

by calling 209-0393. The park 

also has a fully equipped playground 

area with swings, a slide 

and monkey bars. 

Lighthouse Park and 

“Red” Cox Recreation 

Facility 

Lighthouse Park is located 

adjacent to Salt Run with the 

St. Augustine Lighthouse standing 

as the landmark for the area. 

The park has picnic tables under 

shaded scrub oaks. The J. 

Edward “Red” Cox Recreational 

Facility area has an eagle’s nest 

dome, swings, monkey bars, and 

tennis courts. Boat ramp and 

public parking. 

Oglethorpe Park 

Dedicated in 1938, Oglethorpe 

Park which is located at 

the intersection of Oglethorpe, 

Arredondo and Alcazar streets 

is a passive oak shaded park with 

benches and a bike rack. 


Equestrian Center 

The St. Johns County Equestrian Center located at 8200 Smith Road, 

Hastings is a 20-acre equestrian facility with 48 concrete block stalls, 

a riding arena and community Center. A playscape and picnic shelter 

are also available to enjoy while watching horse activities or just for 

an afternoon out. The community center has a warming kitchen and 

banquet area available for rent for activities such as birthday parties, 

family reunions and meetings. This facility is managed by the St. Johns 

County Horse Council under an agreement with St. Johns County. 

Pomar Park 

Located at 1600 Masters 

Drive, Joe Pomar, Jr. Park has 

a baseball diamond, football 

field, soccer field, a dog park 

and kayak launch. This is the 

only park in the city limits with 

a dog park and a kayak launch. 

The launch is located at a small 

creek which enters into the San 

Sebastian River, just south of the 

State Road 16 bridge. A pavilion 

is located at the entrance to the 

launching site. Improvements 

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added in 2009 are rest rooms, a 

concession stand for the baseball 

and football field, a picnic area 

and a road which winds close 

to the river which ends in a culde-sac. 

Project SWING 

Located at Francis Field, 

immediately across from the 

Historic Downtown Parking 

Facility, SWING is an acronym 

for St. Augustine’s Wish for Its 

Next Generation and was a community 

project built in 1997. The 

23,000 square foot playground 

area has slides, swings, parallel 

bar, wooden forts and towers, 

tire swings and various interactive 

play/exercise equipment. A 

pavilion is located at SWING 

within the enclosed area. 

Twine Park 

Dedicated in honor of Henry 

and Kat Twine, the passive park 

is located at the corner of Riberia 

and Lovett streets. The park offers 

benches and shade for the 

Lincolnville neighborhood.

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BOAT RAMPS 

FRUIT COVE 

Moody Canal Road 

Pacettis Campground 

Trout Creek Park 

Palmo Boat Ramp 

Six Mile Marina Ramp 

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Boating Club Road 

Boating Club Road in Vilano 

GPS Lat: 29°56’34.59” | Long: 

81°18’30.99” 

Frank Butler West 

399 Riverside Blvd 

GPS Lat: 29°47’15.23” | Long: 

81°16’03.91” 

Green Road Boat Ramp 

End of Green Rd. in Crescent Beach 

GPS Lat: 29°45’44.78” | Long: 

81°15’13.71” 

Guana State Park 

North of Vilano on A1A 

GPS Lat: 30°01’24.13” | Long: 

81°19’40.39” 

Lighthouse Park 

Old Beach Rd and Lew Blvd. 

GPS Lat: 29°53’08.84” | Long: 

81°17’08.53” 

Palmetto Road 

South of St. Aug. Beach on 

A1AGPS Lat: 29°47’27.02” | Long: 

81°16’06.93” 

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Roscoe Rd. under P. Valley Bridge 

GPS Lat: 30 7’57.88” | Long: 81 

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Six Mile Ramp - Guana 

Pine Island Fish Camp 

Guana Research Reserve (2 ramps) 

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Boating Club 

Villages of Vilano 

Vilano Boat Basin 

Lighthouse Park 

Doug Crane Park 

Shore Drive Boat Ramp 

Ocean Grove Camp Resort 

Palmetto Road 

Frank Butler Park W 

Green Road 

Devils Elbow 

Fish Camp 

Tradewinds 

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Faver Dykes 

State Park 

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Usina Boat Ramp 

611 Euclid Avenue in Vilano Beach 

GPS Lat: 29 56’56.42” | Long: 

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West Intracoastal Boat Ramps 

Vilano Boat Ramp 

West of Vilano Bridge on A1AGPS 

Lat: 29°54’42.37” | Long: 

81°18’30.56” 

Doug Crane Boat Ramp 

Shore Drive in St. Augustine South- 

GPS Lat: 29°51’18.48” | Long: 

81°18’43.77” 

Shore Drive Boat Ramp 

Shore Drive in St. Augustine Shores 

GPS Lat: 29°49’44.38” | Long: 

81°18’49.59” 

St. Johns River Boat Ramps 

Palmo Road Boat Ramp 

CR 13 South of SR 16 1 Boat Ramp 

GPS Lat: 29°58’01.66” | Long: 

81°34’02.48” 

Riverdale Park Boat Ramp 

C.R. 13 South of S.R. 214 

GPS Lat: 29°49’28.89” | Long: 

81°33’11.40” 

Trout Creek Park Ramp 

6795 Collier Rd, Orangedale 

GPS Lat: 29°59’04.70” | Long: 

81°33’48.37”


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