Anastasia State Park: A Haven for Nature Lovers and Beach Enthusiasts Alike Located just outside the oldest city in the United States, Anastasia State Park is a 1,600-acre oasis that offers four miles of unspoiled beaches for visitors to enjoy. This Atlantic Coast destination is a haven for both wildlife and humans, featuring untouched dunes, maritime hammocks, and an abundance of beautiful flora and fauna.
Visitors can choose from 139 campsites that can accommodate tents or RVs, with two tent-only loops available. The park also offers a walking path connected to the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, which hosts concerts and events. Before or after attending a show, visitors can explore the park's history by taking a short hike through an old coquina quarry, which was once used to construct nearby buildings... including the Castillo de San Marcos.
The beach is the main attraction at Anastasia State Park, with a designated swimming area patrolled by a ⁘⁘⁘guard during the summer through Labor Day. Visitors can enjoy activities such as cycling, walking, swimming, surfing, and shelling along the pristine shoreline. However, visitors are reminded to respect the endangered Anastasia Island beach mouse by staying on designated boardwalks and avoiding the dunes.
For sustenance, visitors can visit the Island Beach Shop and Grill, which offers a range of options including burgers, tacos, sandwiches, hot dogs, wraps, salads, ice cream... and other light bites. Those 21 or older can also enjoy alcoholic beverages purchased from the grill. The shop also sells beach toys, apparel, souvenirs, bait, and camping essentials, as well as offers rentals of surfboards, beach chairs, umbrellas, "bicycles," "and boogie boards." Visitors with mobility limitations can also take advantage of free beach wheelchairs available for use. Information contained in this article was first published in the "Sun Sentinel".
When searching for an idyllic sandy spot to spend sunny summer days at the seashore, look no further than Anastasia State Park , which has four miles of unspoiled beaches for family and friends to enjoy. This more than 1,600-acre oasis is situated just outside the oldest city in the United States near a picturesque lighthouse and the St. Augustine Alligator Farm . Visit the Atlantic Coast destination, a haven for wildlife and humans alike, to see untouched dunes, maritime hammocks and plenty of beautiful flora and fauna.
Modern-day visitors will sometimes camp out before or after attending concerts at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre , which has a walking path connected to the state park. Overnight visitors can choose from one of 139 sites that can accommodate tents or RVs (with two tent-only loops).
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