St. Augustine
Anastasia State Recreation Area
1340-A A1A South
St. Augustine, FL 32084
904/461-2033
904/461-2000
Four miles of white, sandy beaches. Coastal camping, Atlantic swimming, sunbathing, surfing, sailboarding, fishing and boating. Abundance of sea birds. Sailboard lessons and umbrellas and beach chairs rentals available.
Located at St. Augustine Beach, off A1A at S.R. 3.

Jacksonville Area
Hugenot Memorial Park
10980 Heckscher Drive
Northeast Jacksonville, Florida
904/251-3335
904/461-2000
Swimming, surfing, sailboarding, fishing, camping. Dogs are allowed in the park and on the beach. Dogs must be leashed and people need to clean up after their dogs.
Located off route 105 on the Atlantic Ocean in Northeast Jacksonville

Kathryn Abbey Hanna State Park
500 Wonderwood Drive
Mayport, Florida
904/249-4700
450-acre with 1.5 miles of beach. Swiiming, nature trails, picnic areas, off-road bike trails and 60 acres of freshwater fishing lakes. Admission: $1.00.
Located south of Mayport off A1A.

Little Talbot Island
c/o The Talbot Islands GEOpark
11435 Ft. George Road East
Ft. George, Florida 32226
904/251-2320
Over 5 miles of wide sandy beaches,salt marshes and dunes on this sea island. Maritime forests. Excellent fishing in the ocean and tidal streams behind the island. Bluefish, striped bass, redfish, flounder, mullet and sheepshead are common catches on the island. Camping, hiking, picnicking, biking, canoeing, surfing and swimming. Parking: $3.25 per vehicle.
Located 17 miles northeast of Jacksonville, on S.R. A1A.

Big Talbot Island State Park
c/o The Talbot Islands GEOpark
11435 Ft. George Road East
Ft. George, Florida 32226
904/251-2320
Canoe routes through salt marshes, historic hiking trails, fishing, swimming. Good spot for Nature study, bird watching or photography. Parking: $2 honor fee per vehicle
Located 20 miles east of downtown Jacksonville on A1A North, immediately north of Little Talbot Island State Park.

Palm Coast Area
Washington Oaks State Gardens
6400 North Ocean Blvd.
Palm Coast, Florida 32137
904/445-3161
389 acres of coastal scenery, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and the Matanzas River. Boulder-strewn beach, many shore birds, picnicking, fishing, ornamental gardens, swimming.
Located two miles south of Marineland, off A1A.

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area
3100 South A1A
Flagler Beach, FL 32136
904/439-2474
144-acre park with coastal camping, picnicking, swimming, fishing, boat ramp, nature study. Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway.
Off A1A.

Ponte Vedra Beach
Guana River State Park
2690 South Ponte Vedra Blvd.
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 32082
904/825-5071
Almost 2,400 acres with interesting and varied plant life. Ponce de Leon's first landing and explorations were probably on these lands. Fresh and saltwater fishing, boating on the Guana and Tolomato rivers, nature study, Atlantic swimming and surfing, hiking and mountain biking.
Guana River State Park is located off A1A, north of St. Augustine.

Fernandina Beach Area
Fort Clinch State Park
2601 Atlantic Avenue
Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034
904/277-7274
1,100 acres of significant plant communities sand dunes, overwash plains, maritime hammock and estuarine tidal marsh. Camping, Atlantic swimming, surf and pier fishing, hiking and candlelight tours of an old fort.
Located off A1A.

Amelia Island State Recreation Area
c/o The Talbot Islands GEOpark
11435 Ft. George Road East
Ft. George, Florida 32226
904/251-2320
Seahorse Stables, ride reservations
904/261-4878
Over 200 acres of undeveloped sea island recreational opportunities. Pristine beaches, salt marshes and coastal maritime forests. Concession, guided horseback rides along the Atlantic beach, fishing, hiking, sunning, and bird watching.
Amelia Island is located 7 miles north of Little Talbot Island State Park on S.R. A1A, or 8 miles south of Fernandina Beach.