St. Augustine Beach is absolutely stunning! It is so much different from our beaches on the gulf coast. 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. read more

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It's impossible not to be captivated by the sheer beauty of this unspoiled and scenic shoreline that 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! read more

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It was very clean the only downside is wave were really strong so kids couldn't go far but we went seashell collecting and they had a blast after that read more

Saint Augustine Beach - Shells - Beaches Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

What a gorgeous beach! We visited twice on my birthday weekend: late afternoon on Saturday and after dark on Sunday - the last weekend of September 2021. The parking lot is big but not huge; we were able to find a spot on each visit. In spite of a pristine sandy beach with a long fishing pier, a splash park, free parking with restroom facilities, this quiet beach is not very crowded. Saturday late afternoon, we enjoyed a beach that was nearly empty & very tranquil. However, our Sunday night visit was quite eventful. We saw crabs wriggling in the surf and a shooting star over the ocean. As a central Gulf coast native, I was delighted to enjoy this beach as much as the beaches near my home. read more

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This might be one of my favorite beaches in FL! I live in Fort Lauderdale where the beaches are pretty, but way too crowded. We stayed right near this beach, so we visited at various times over the court of a few days. Our lodging was about half a mile south of the pier. The beach was pet friendly in the section that we were in. It's nice to be able to take your dog for a stroll here and I spotted plenty of others too. I really liked how the beach had sizable sand dunes, well big ones for FL. ;) I enjoy beaches where you don't see as many signs of civilization. This beach reminded me a lot of the less populated sections of the Outer Banks in NC, which is one of my favorite spots by the sea. This was a peaceful and serene spot. The sand is nice for a long stroll too! read more

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Love St Aug Beach, not much for shelling but gorgeous sunrises. Peace and tranquility are A+. My east coast beach of choice. read more

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Always gorgeous. I love this place. The beaches are so clean. I love how you can drive an AWD or 4x4 vehicle onto the beach.. well.. I can't. I have a little Civic Si... though makes me want to have a truck or something on the side lol! The people are always friendly, it's not some party beach - it's really calm and peaceful. And if you're lucky, someone with their cute pup will walk by and you can give 'em a good pet behind the ear! Will always come here when I can. read more

Saint Augustine Beach - Beaches Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

I loved, loved, loved my beach day at St. Augustine's Beach!!! We parked a block away from the beach at a free of charge, public parking and walked to the beach. The sand was warm and beautiful. It was early in the morning and we had plenty of spots to claim. We settled down close to the lifeguard tower where my boys began to build sandcastles and burry each other in the sand. The weather was perfect, the water was amazing and the view was ridiculously beautiful. We had the best day! read more

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Saint Augustine beach is lovely! The sand is soft and white and there is a long shoreline. Four wheel drive vehicles are allowed and must follow strict rules so it's all good. The folks are friendly and the area is clean. There are lots of great restaurants and lodging in the area. Fun in the sun all year long here! read more

I went with my family right before Christmas. The beach was empty so this review may be limited in application for the summer months. However, the beach was gorgeous and extremely clean. There was some parking albeit limited right by the beach. The beach was huge went on forever and was beautiful. I cannot wait to try go to it again when it's warm. read more

Saint Augustine Beach - Beach - Beaches Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

I have loved Saint Augustine and it's beaches since I was a little girl. Since then, I have introduced my husband to the area and then my kids. I have been a frequent visitor for years and am never disappointed by its beauty and history. read more

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A really nice place to go to. The sand is super hard and the water is dark green. It was cold in early November. We parked by the Pier for free. There's taps and hoses to clean the sand off of you after you are done with the beach. read more

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This is one of the most pristine beaches in Florida. I love the tranquility and private feel I get when I come visit here. On certain areas, you can drive on the sand with you 4x4. Plenty of people walk their leashes dogs here and even grab a few waves when the surf is good. St. Augustine is one of my favorite parts of Florida and this is exactly why. The sand is cool to the touch and most of the preserved sand dunes nearby offer scenic backgrounds for a lovely walk or a nice beachfront photo. Plenty of beautiful homes overlooking the serene Atlantic make it stand out as the charming beach it is. I like riding in the Jeep on the sand which is part of the whole experience. Bird watching is definitely something that can be done here as well. It's the perfect dosage of fun in the sun with a peaceful aspect to it. read more

Amazing. Beautiful flat beach to walk, jog, bike, and swim as far as the eye can see and beyond! Water is calm and warm with inviting small waves to catch a sweet lil ride. The beauty of it is.. Everything .. And, that it's incredibly Tranquil and somewhat deserted. One of the big highlights... On a weekday moonless summer nite - we helped the baby turtles make their way to the ocean... Tres cool! read more

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I love to come out to this beach any day of the week but especially once vacation season is over and it's not so crowded. The beach is kept pretty clean compared Jax beaches and the water is so much lighter in color. I love it. Parking is close by so you don't have to walk a mile to get to it but I wish there was more night lighting for those who hang around after dark. read more

Saint Augustine Beach - Sunset at beach - Beaches Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

We love St Augustine Beach! It is clean, not overly crowded, and has free parking in close proximity. We visited recently and the water was super clear, similar to the Gulf. This is definitely our choice of beach during the summer. read more

Gorgeous beach, very calm and clean. Visiting this beautiful town for the first time and I am so pleased that there is a great beach along with a great historic town. read more

This beach is my favorite beach in Florida! You can find lots of shells! It's a beautiful and clean beach!