Outdoors
Anastasia State Park is St. Augustine's beach and hammock side
Anastasia State Park gives St. Augustine beach, dunes, maritime hammock, paddling, camping, and nature close to the historic city.
St. Augustine gets known for old streets and forts, but Anastasia State Park shows the beach and hammock side of the same area.
The park brings together ocean beach, dunes, maritime hammock, paddling water, camping, birds, and trails. It can turn a history-heavy visit into a fuller St. Augustine day, especially for families who need room to move.
Check the park page before going. Fees, camping, rentals, beach access, weather, surf, concerts nearby, and capacity can shape the plan. A beach morning, a campground weekend, and a quick nature stop are different visits.
Anastasia also helps new residents read the coast. The beach is not just the sand in front of a hotel. It is part of a barrier-island landscape with dunes, wind, salt, and rules meant to protect the place people came to enjoy. Bring more water than you think you need.
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Last checked against these sources: July 1, 2026.