I had an amazing time at Vilano beach with my two dogs. The hotel we stayed in accepted dogs and…read morethe beach allows dogs too! It made for the perfect get away. The dogs enjoyed walking the beach. We were able to take walks for sunrise and sunset. I highly recommend staying here.

An absolutely gorgeous beach!…read more Me and my gf stopped down early one morning to watch the sunrise and we were definitely not disappointed. It wasn't too packed but everyone that was there was enjoying the sunrise. There is plenty of parking. It's a great area to come relax anytime of the day. Enjoy :D

Beautiful. Clean well maintained beaches with bathroom facilities, and plenty of parking…read more Not a drop of dirt or trash anywhere.

We came here as we're still exploring dog friendly beaches and ensuring that beach only allows…read moreleashed dogs. My dog doesn't like being approached randomly by dogs so being around off leashed dogs is always a risk. We do extensive research when going to beaches for her since she loves digging and swimming. Overall it was a very clean beach and we love how spread out it was for our reactive dog. It is on the the top list of dog beaches for us to visit!

Came here for Father's Day with family and friends where we rented a pavilion. It was a long wait…read moreto get inside the park, but that could have been because it was a holiday. The pavilion was nice and covered perfect for our big picnic! Right next to us was the bathrooms, shop, and little restaurant. We were able to change easily into our bathing suits to go swim at the beach and my friend was even able to buy a bikini from the store since she forgot one - so convenient! The beach is beautiful and the water is stunning, be prepared to walk across a lot of sand to get to the water part. After swimming, we went to get some ice cream from the shop, and I got a root beer float, which was good. Overall, such a nice time!

Spent the day at Anastasia State Park and it really delivered. The beach was beautiful with soft…read moresand and plenty of space to spread out. It was definitely windy, but honestly it didn't take away from the experience at all. If anything it made the waves more fun to watch and kept things from getting too hot. The playground was a big hit with the kids. They had a great time running around and burning off energy while we relaxed nearby. It's one of those spots where both adults and kids can enjoy themselves without feeling cramped or bored. Between the scenery, the clean beach, and the family friendly setup, this is an easy five star stop. Would come back again without thinking twice.

If you love fishing, this is easily one of the best spots in St. Augustine! I visited this week…read morewhile on vacation, and since the weather was a bit cold the first few days, I decided to try fishing off the pier. I ended up loving it so much that I came back every single day. The staff in the shop are incredibly kind and welcoming--they really make the whole experience even more enjoyable and get you excited about fishing. One of the best parts is that you can rent fishing poles for the day, which is perfect if you're traveling and didn't bring your own gear. They also sell bait in the shop, so you don't have to worry if you run out.

A little confusing that this is listed both on Yelp and on Apple Maps as "Saint Augustine Beach…read morePier" because the sign at the location says "The St. John's County Ocean & Fishing Pier." It's $2 to walk out on the pier ("Sightseeing", per the sign) but it's worth it. It's a beautiful view! Today was incredibly windy - so bad that I had trouble holding my binoculars in place while looking for birds. But I was able to log 9 bird species while there, just watching them fly by and/or on the beach. There are benches for sitting, but they did have the end of the pier blocked off. See other reviewers for speculation on why. There's also a pretty popular Farmer's Market that sets up every Wednesday in the parking lot in front of the pier. It's popular enough that we witnessed traffic bottleneck there, so be mindful of that.

St. Augustine Beach is absolutely stunning! It is so much different from our beaches on the gulf…read morecoast. The sand has a better surface for running on (and I did run on the beach! It was glorious). The water was nice and cool. The beach was clean. It had some small shells, but not many. It was mostly free of seaweed and great for swimming. There are also more waves on the east coast of Florida than on the west coast. I expected them to be bigger than they were. However, once I was in the water I realized that they were mightier than they appeared. Some of those waves can knock you over! I may have swallowed a lot of salt on the day I was here. The waves were a lot of fun. We did get attacked by some bugs floating in the ocean as the sun set. I would recommend watching that from somewhere else. On this coast, the sunrise is more predominant anyhow. There is a pier on the beach that has some incredible views. It also is popular with fisherman. We came back and watched the sunrise on the pier the next day. It looks like there is normally a charge, but not if you are there early enough. It was no charge at 6am on the day we used it. The view was incredible. You can see the Lighthouse lit up from the pier too. We loved the beach in St. Augustine and we will definitely visit it the next time we are in town.

It's impossible not to be captivated by the sheer beauty of this unspoiled and scenic shoreline…read morethat invigorates the senses. The sight of the frothy, salty blue-green waves gently lapping at the shoreline is mesmerizing, creating a soothing soundtrack that relaxes your mind, body and soul. Seagulls swoop and dive, calling out to each other as they ride the azure air currents above. The salty sea breeze carries the smell of adventure and relaxation, mingling with the sweet scent of the flower grapes and coconut oil. Seashells of all shapes and sizes dot the white glistening sand, treasures waiting to be discovered by curious beachcombers...from delicate sand dollars to spiral conch shells, each one tells a story of the alluring Atlantic ocean. St. Augustine Beach truly provided a picturesque & idyllic escape. Sea you soon!

This is my first time going to this beach and I had a great experience. As soon as you go to this…read morelocation the parking was free. To walk to the beach you can walk through the small pathway or through the boardwalk. I walked through the pathway and I saw a turtle. I noticed this beach allows you to park on the sand with a car pathway only. I noticed soo many beautiful jeeps on the beach. This beach also allows you to bring your dogs. I found this beach super clean but the water was choppy today so I stayed in the shore. I saw a couple of people surfing as well. I should have checked the flag of the beach before coming to this beach. I definitely loved this beach.

St Augustine Beach city is just about 20 minutes outside of St Augustine city…read more We stayed at a nice beach hotel with a great view of the ocean and their own private beach on St Augustine beach. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets. The beach is soft sand and easy to walk on. There are many people walking on the beach in the morning. Some are also on bicycles. The view is great. Thete are many restaurants, shops, gas stations, hotels, drug stores, and bars. It's a mini-city. It's a lot more quiet than St. Augustine.

Vilano Beach Pier is so cute and clean. I've taken a few boat cruises from this pier as well as…read morejust hung out with friends! There's a clean bathroom available, which was much appreciated! There were also many covered benches available all along the pier. Plus, lots of fishermen. There's a drive up circle at the beginning of the pier, convenient for dropping off and picking up someone. There was street parking, but depending on the time is day, you may have to drive around a bit to find a spot. There were several restaurants close by for dining. And the beach is pretty close.

This is a pretty spot to fish or stroll. This FREE pier is an excellent place to people watch or…read morebird watch. We came after eating at Beaches, so our parking was easy. I'm not sure if it is accessible all the time.

Great soft sand that you can drive right on to. For $10 you can drive right onto the beach (4WD…read morerequired) for a nice day. The beach was great. It was very fine, soft sand, very clean and not too crowded. Will definitely go back! Highly recommended.

Great beach. Whenever I visit family, this is the beach we like to go to! I would recommend itread more

We explored the inlet side across A1A from the beach. it is quiet due to the small parking lot. The…read moresand is powdery white (although you have to be careful of the ants). There are artistic-looking dead trees lining the beach that kids enjoy climbing. You can bring your paddle board or float and enjoy a relaxing time on the river. As we were walking along the shore, 4 sea turtles came right up to the edge. Just be careful. A person who had been swimming away from the crowd away from the shore said he was bitten by a shark, and we saw a jagged cut with blood running down his foot.

This beach was kid friendly, clean, relaxing. Parking was a pain but other than that loved it!read more

I loved it here. St. Augustine beaches are always so beautiful, and Butler Beach is one of their…read morebest. As a person who has travelled extensively and been coming to this area since I was a child, I have to say you can't find a better beach in the US. Big waves, cool shells, plenty of sea life and land animals, not crowded, the smell of salty sea air, the cool breeze, and that sunrise....you can't go wrong here. Love it and always hate leaving it. But I will always return.

Beautiful beach. Plenty of parking. Clean bathrooms. Plus…read morethis is the home of the deceased Butler, famous in this area as a self-made man who bought real estate that increased his standard of living and enabled him to eventually by beach side real estate. Google him. It's a nice read.