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Beach Policies
Beach Driving & Parking Passes – Motor vehicles
are permitted to park on several stretches of St. Johns
County Beaches for a moderate fee. Traffic is regulated
and the ten-mile-per-hour speed limit is strictly
enforced. Pedestrians are urged to stay alert and use
caution. Soft sand and high tides may prevent access
and driving on the beaches.
Passes are required for vehicular access from
March 1 through September 30. Daily and annual
passes to drive and park on beaches can be obtained
from toll booth operators. Preseason annual pass sales
run December 1 through March 1. Rates are $40 for
St. Johns County residents and $60 for non-residents
and can be purchased at Recreation and Parks Office,
St. Johns County Tax Collector’s Offices and the St.
Johns County Pier. Handicap rates, $30. Day rate: $6
for St. Johns County residents, $8 for non-residents.
Beach Use Permits – For special uses of the beach,
such as events, horseback riding, commercial fishing
and 4x4 activities, permits are required. Please visit
www.sjcfl.us/HCP/Permits.aspx.
For more information about St. Johns County
beaches, contact Beach Services at 904-209-0331.
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Beach Etiquette & Policy – Please be considerate of
the environment, the animals that live there, and other
beach goers to help ensure St. Johns County’s beaches
are a joy now and for years to come.
Driving and parking hours on permitted
stretches of St. Johns County Beaches are
from 8:00am to 7:30pm during sea turtle
season (May 1 – Oct. 31).
Possession of alcoholic beverages and
glass containers is prohibited.
Unleashed animals prohibited, owner must
remove defecated material from beach.
Lanterns and flashlights are strictly prohibited
during sea turtle season (May 1 – Oct. 31).
No loud music.
Harassing animals is strictly prohibited.
Open fires prohibited; heated objects
shall be disposed of properly.
Fireworks prohibited.
Overnight camping prohibited.
Minimize all beach front lighting
visible from the beach.
Prohibited to solicit or canvass
commercial activities.
Motorized boats are not authorized for
launching from the Atlantic Ocean Beach.
Do not remove beach sand and vegetation.
Reduce litter and marine debris by
disposing of your trash properly.
At the end of your visit fill any holes
left by sandcastles and tire ruts.
Tents, shelters, chairs, catamarans, trailers,
towels, shoes and other such items are
prohibited from being left on beach overnight.
When crossing dunes, use designated
walkovers.
All pedestrian activities are prohibited
within the Conservation Zone, 15 feet
seaward of the dune line.
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