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Vilano Beach essentials
Parking
3 public lots nearby, closest 0.2 mi away, 1 marked free
Restrooms
Public restrooms 0.2 mi away, wheelchair accessible
Lifeguards
County lifeguard tower staffed Memorial Day weekend – Labor Day weekend
Dog friendly
Dogs must be leashed at all times, including in the water (12 ft max)
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Drinking water
1 water fountain nearby
Picnic tables
2 mapped nearby
Food & drink
5 restaurants, cafés & bars nearby
Rules and fees checked against sjcfl.us. Other amenities were mapped by volunteers on OpenStreetMap within about ¾ mile of the beach. Rules, fees and lifeguard hours change by season, so check posted signs. Updated October 2026. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Something missing? Add it on OpenStreetMap
Beach Report is an informational guide from public data, not a substitute for lifeguards or official National Weather Service warnings. Always check posted signs and swim near a lifeguard.
About Vilano Beach
Vilano Beach is a small, laid-back beach community just north of St. Augustine, across the Tolomato River via the Usina Bridge. Its Atlantic beach is quieter than St. Augustine’s, with a county lifeguard tower in summer and the Vilano Beach Town Center a short walk inland. The water is warm from late spring through fall and cool in winter. Rip currents are Florida’s deadliest beach hazard, so check the safety flag and rip-current risk above, follow posted flags, and swim near a lifeguard.
Vilano Beach FAQ
When is the best time to visit Vilano Beach?
Late spring through early fall for the warmest water; the county lifeguard tower is staffed from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
Are dogs allowed on Vilano Beach?
Yes — St. Johns County allows dogs on its beaches, but they must be leashed at all times, including in the water.
How warm is the water at Vilano Beach?
Roughly the low 80s°F in summer down to the low 60s°F in winter. See the live water temperature above.
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