St. Johns County Ocean Pier & Gift Shop

350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach, Florida. Map   |   P: (904) 209-0326   |   E: clowe@sjcfl.us

News & Announcements

Vilano Beach Pier to Undergo Maintenance – Beginning Monday, Dec. 5, the Vilano Beach Pier, located at 260 Vilano Road, St. Augustine, will undergo maintenance, including resurfacing and pressure washing. The project is anticipated to last four weeks. Portions of the Vilano Beach Pier will remain open during this time for public use. For more information, please call 904.209.0331.

St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier Post Nicole Update – The St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier and gift shop have resumed normal business hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The splashpark is open. The beach access points will remain closed until further notice.

Fishing Pier Locations – In addition to the Ocean Pier, St. Johns County offers these fishing pier locations.

Wednesday Pier Farmers Market
The Wednesday Pier Farmers Market at the St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier parking lot, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., has resumed modified operations from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesdays, in accordance with recommended CDC guidelines. For more information regarding the Wednesday Pier Farmers Market, please visit www.wednesdaypierfarmersmarket.com/ or email staugpiermarket@gmail.com.

About the Pier, Visitor Information Center & Gift Shop

The St Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier is the perfect place to relax while fishing or sightseeing. The Pier Gift Shop offers all of your beach item needs, refreshments, food choices, souvenirs, fish pole, chair and umbrella rentals. The Visitor Information Center is located within the Gift Shop to provide information to residents and visitors of all that St. Augustine has to offer. The Pier is located on a 4 acre beachfront park with many facilities and attractions for the whole family to enjoy. Many community events are held at the Pier Pavilion including arts and crafts shows, concerts, farmer’s market, and festivals. The park also offers beach volleyball courts, play ground, and Splash Park. The full list of amenities available at the Pier Gift Shop and Pier Park are listed below.

Pier Park Amenities

• Free Parking
• Splash Park & Playground
• Picnic Tables
• Restroom Facilities & Outdoor Showers
• Lighted Beach Volleyball Courts
• Beach Access
• Covered Pavilion
• Tide Charts

Pier Gift Shop Hours

Monday through Sunday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Pier Shop Items

• Fishing pole rentals
• Bait, ice, tackle, refreshments, Hyppo popsicles, ice cream
• T shirts, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, beach wear and towels
• Boogie boards, beach toys & games
• Beach chair & umbrella rentals – Temporarily suspended
• Hot dogs, corn dogs, cheese nachos, chips, snacks, cold drinks, hot coffee, hot chocolate.
• Pier and local souvenirs

Please Note: Swimming and surfing are not permitted within 400 feet of the pier.

Ocean Pier Fees

• Sightseeing – $2.00
• Fishing
  • SJC Residents – $4.00
  • Non Residents – $6.00
  • Military, Handicapped – $2.00
  • Children under 6 years old – Free
  • SJC Residents over 60 years old – Free
• Annual Passes
  • SJC Residents – $40.00
  • Non Residents – $60.00
  • Military, Handicapped – $20.00

St. Johns River and Intracoastal Fishing Piers

• Vilano Fishing Pier – Undergoing maintenance beginning December 5, 2022
  Intracoastal Waterway
  260 Vilano Road, St. Augustine, FL 32084. Map
• Alpine Groves Fishing Pier
  St. Johns River
  2060 State Road 13, Switzerland, FL 32259. Map
• Shands Pier
  St. Johns River
  10000 Shands Pier Road, St. Johns, FL 32259. Map

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