Anastasia State Park
"Visitors from St. Augustine can easily reach the park for a quick beach day, fishing trip, or family outing. Its proximity also makes it a convenient stop before or after exploring historic downtown."
A scenic barrier island park with beaches, marshes, wildlife viewing, and camping near historic St. Augustine.
Faver-Dykes State Park
"St. Augustine visitors often come for a quieter outdoor day on the water after exploring the historic district. The park is close enough for a half-day paddle or picnic."
A peaceful estuary park on Pellicer Creek with paddling, fishing, camping, and abundant wildlife.
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
"St. Augustine visitors often make the short drive south for a quieter coastal experience away from the historic district. The park pairs well with a day trip that includes beaches, gardens, and scenic drives."
A coastal park known for formal gardens, live oaks, and a distinctive coquina shoreline.
Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach
"St. Augustine visitors often add the park to a coastal itinerary for beach time and scenic drives along A1A. It provides a natural contrast to the city’s historic attractions."
A coastal park with oceanfront camping, beach access, paddling, fishing, and scenic views between the Atlantic and the Intracoastal Waterway.
Dunns Creek State Park
"St. Augustine visitors often add Dunns Creek State Park to a trip for a quieter, less developed outdoor experience. The park offers a contrast to the city’s historic and coastal attractions."
A peaceful North Florida park known for paddling, fishing, and wildlife along Dunns Creek and the St. Johns River.
Fort George Island Cultural State Park
"St. Augustine visitors may come for a quieter historic experience beyond the city’s downtown attractions. The park offers riverfront scenery and cultural landmarks that pair well with a Northeast Florida road trip."
A historic riverfront park on Fort George Island featuring cultural landmarks, paddling, and wildlife viewing.
Big Talbot Island State Park
"St. Augustine travelers may visit as part of a Northeast Florida coastal road trip. The park’s wild, undeveloped character contrasts with the city’s historic attractions."
A scenic barrier island park known for driftwood beaches, marsh views, and wildlife watching.
Little Talbot Island State Park
"St. Augustine visitors come for a scenic day trip that pairs well with historic sightseeing. The park offers a quieter natural complement to the region's busy attractions."
A pristine barrier island park with beaches, dunes, marshes, and abundant wildlife.
Talbot Islands State Parks
"St. Augustine visitors often add the park to a broader northeast Florida trip that includes beaches and historic attractions. It offers a quieter, more natural complement to the city’s busy waterfront."
A protected chain of barrier islands offering beaches, paddling, wildlife viewing, and coastal scenery.
Fort Clinch State Park
"St. Augustine travelers may visit Fort Clinch as part of a Northeast Florida history tour, adding a coastal fort and beach day to their itinerary."
A historic coastal park on Amelia Island featuring a restored Civil War-era fort, beaches, and abundant outdoor recreation.
Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park
"St. Augustine visitors may choose the preserve for a more secluded outdoor adventure during a longer northeast Florida trip. It offers excellent opportunities for birding and scenic exploration."
A large Jacksonville preserve known for tidal creeks, marshes, paddling, and wildlife viewing.