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

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!

Was in St. Augustine for a wedding & ended up with a Jeep Gladiator. I automatically knew what had…read moreto be done: off-roading on the beach. The hubs & I first purchased our 4x4 vehicle permit at Vilano Beach, expecting miles & miles of sand to tear up.. we were met with less than a mile stretch of beach which was popular for fishing but not for off-roading or sun bathing. The attendant was nice enough to recommend we head to Anastasia Island which was a God send. The permit which cost $10 was good at any St. John's county beach access for the day. We stumbled upon Crescent Beach (on A Island) & conveniently found Barney's Beach Service 904-461-1422 and rented out an umbrella and 2 chairs ($50 from 10-4pm) The weather was perfect: a couple clouds spread across the sky, a cool 77 degree water temperature made it all the more easier to bask in the sun. And the sand was off white & powdery to the touch. I couldn't help but notice how peaceful the atmosphere was here. This trip ended up being just what the doctor ordered.

This beach is amazing. It's not busy or crowded. Showers are good and bathrooms are clean. On the…read morebeach you can find all sorts of shells

Food was delicious. Our choices were Coconut Shrimp and Fried Shrimp. We loved our Waitress,…read moreBritnie! So helpful. We were visiting and she jumped right on there with ideas of things to do. I was totally impressed when they took our plates when done eating. You don't get Service, smiles, good food and atmosphere all in one visit anymore. Thank you! Also we couldn't believe how fast our food was ready.

What a cute place! We stopped here after reading some reviews and it didn't disappoint. We chose…read morethe outdoor seating which is self seated, first come first served, because the inside was super loud (in a fun, vibrant way) but I wanted a quieter area. The deck is covered and there are fans and windows so it did not get hot. The food was great! Bang bang shrimp wasn't spicy at all, had a nice tangy flavor, and the shrimp was tasted super fresh. The crab bisque fries were crispy and the bisque tasty. The lobster ravioli was SO good. I usually do not like cheese with seafood but this worked perfectly. It was creamy, savory, slightly sweet from the crab and shrimp cheese sauce it comes in which perfectly complemented the very stuffed lobster ravioli. The fish and wedges were really good too. Fish was meaty and crispy, wedges tasted roasted instead of fried and the coleslaw was creamy, crunchy and sweet. As a bonus, the tartar sauce was good too. Our server (Josh?) was very attentive, polite, friendly and quick. The menu isn't huge but I would come back if I'm in the area again. There are some coupons available as well for lunch in those travel pamphlets at the hotels.

The food is on point here. I recommend the Smoked Fish Dip as a starter if you want to try…read moresomething on the lighter side. Mary was our server and she gave outstanding customer service. Friendly, attentive, efficient and professional. She made our experience here seamless and very enjoyable! You couldn't ask for better service. She gave great food recommendations. Also, Jeff (the manager) stopped by our table, took the time to chat with us and made us feel right at home. We appreciated the old-school St. Augustine Southern hospitality that has been lost since the inevitable growth of the area. You definitely can't go wrong with their Fried Shrimp and Chicken Wings (loved the flavors of that buttery Garlic Parm)! Both seasoned and cooked to perfection. The ample outside seating steps away from the beach, feeling the breeze off of the Atlantic Ocean, a truly laid-back atmosphere, sunburnt tourist watching and counting all the Jeeps heading out to brave the soft sand while enjoying an ice cold beer or sweet tea...so priceless.

Our server Ashley made our experience here extra special! We came late Saturday afternoon for a…read morebirthday and she was great! She started us out with baked oysters and they were good, but it was too much bacon and cheese for me personally. It overwhelmed the oyster flavor, but if you're trying oysters for the first time or wanna please a picky group then these are good. My daughter got the stuffed flounder with corn casserole as we called it, as her side. It was delicious! Probably the best thing ordered! Tacos and kids grilled fish was great too! Definitely a solid amount of fish nuggets in the taco. The fries were some of the best ive ever had. For the seafood feast, we ordered scampi style and it was good, but it reminded me of a clam sauce style, not really buttery and garlicky. It was still good, but what disappointed me was the melted plastic bag served at the table. It was difficult to open, even our server had trouble opening. Idk why everyone loves serving food in plastic bags. It's sooo hot from the steam that plastic leaches into the food. I don't get the infatuation with this, unless you're ordering to go. The fans upstairs are a nice and necessary touch and not too hot up there, despite being summer in July. I would go back and order the stuffed flounder again! Seriously, that was the best thing we ordered. Ashley was johnny on the spot too!

My family of 14, ranging in age from 1 to 68, took our first beach vacation together in nearly 30…read moreyears. While the beach itself was wonderful, one of the absolute highlights of the trip was our seafood boil from Outer Banks Boil Company. Our cook was friendly, personable, and did an outstanding job preparing the meal. Best of all, we didn't have to lift a finger. They brought everything we needed--tablecloths, utensils, seasonings, and all the supplies--so we could simply relax and enjoy time together. It was all the fun and flavor of a classic seafood boil without any of the daunting prep or cleanup, especially for a group our size. The food was fantastic, the experience was memorable, and we'd recommend it to anyone looking for a special meal during their coastal vacation.

George cooked for our family of 11 this evening and the experience was exceptional. We booked Outer…read moreBanks on Tuesday and the turn around time for a Friday reservation was great. The food was exceptional and the service was superior. George was punctual, kind, and welcoming. He was so kind and a pleasure. Thank you for a great evening!

I love the Oasis! It has great vibes and serves breakfast until 2pm, which is great for a late…read moreriser like myself. The bartenders are consistently affable and helpful. I usually sit in the upstairs bar. There are plenty of TVs to enjoy whatever game you'd like to watch. But remember, it's Florida... so it does get a little warm in there. They don't seem to open the windows even though it's located across the street from the beach. Not sure why they don't. Overall, drinks are stiff and the food is good. I ordered the half size Florentine Benedict and it was the perfect portion and so delicious. See y'all again soon!

5 stars for Friendly staff at the bar. Ordered the patty melt and grilled mahi sandwich. Food was…read morejust ok. 3.5 stars. Lots of TV (at least 17 upstairs), 80's 90's music and average noise with decent amount of folks. Seems like a good local hangout. Parking available onsite.

Old and rustic restaurant. Miss the cracker chairs of yore. Open at four on a Saturday. The service…read morewas great. The waitress was so accommodating. She timed everything perfectly. The food was not as good as last time. The spareribs were dry, and the cheese bread for an appetizer was dry too.! The peeled shrimp were delicious, and the bartender made a good red Sangria. I had the Red Fish which was not moist. Will check it out again.

This can be good, and it can be middling, but it's never bad outright. I haven't been there in…read moreseveral years, but we went recently as it's convenient, large, and has been around forever. It's still a great location with a varied menu for many appetites. The sweet tea is really way too sweet. I don't know if we got a bad batch or what. The fried chicken was really, really fried. Without asking, the server discounted it for us which was nice. The coconut shrimp were big, as expected, and pretty tasty. The shrimp in the shrimp n grits were good, but the grits were very soupy and seemed like they were quick cooked instead of letting them really stew. The sides that weren't fried were a bit of a disappointment. The kids enjoyed their fries and burgers-- no complaints they. They were given coloring pages but no actual crayons... when we asked, they said they didn't have any. Service was very kind but very slow. Once we finished eating, it took quite some time to get our check. Not bad for a leisurely dinner, and we didn't mind.

We went on a sunset cruise. It is so beautiful on the river and heading to downtown area. We saw…read moredolphins playing on the way. I will definitely book with Captain Jen to see the St Augustine night of lights.

From the owner: We offer private Saint Augustine, FL Boat tours in our 22' Hurricane Deck Boat. Call to book a…read moreprivate tour of Saint Augustine by water with Captain Jen and her crew today! We're happy to bring aboard up to 6 family members or friends to enjoy a private relaxing day on the water! Call to discuss what you want to see or do on your vacation here in the nations oldest city. Perfect for Birthday, engagement, bachelorette, retiring, sight seeing water tours of 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.