Anastasia State Park

State park St Augustine, Florida, United States

What to expect

Anastasia State Park is a 1,600-acre state park with a variety of wildlife, birds, and plants in a setting of beaches, tidal salt marsh, and marine and upland hammock. The park is home to the Old Spanish Coquina Quarries, an archaeological site from which the coquina stone used in the construction of the Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine was mined. Visitors can enjoy activities such as bird watching, camping, fishing, sunbathing, beachcombing, running, surfing, sailboarding, swimming, kayaking, hiking, and picnicking. The park also has a campground and offers park interpretive programs and nature trails

Plan your family visit to the Anastasia State Park with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited this park and admired the ancient sand dunes and explored the tidal marshes

Highlights: We loved the vibrant wildlife, like osprey, eagle and spoonbill sightings ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We enjoyed a visit to this beautiful state park, where we explored the beach, went for a nature walk, and spotted some turtles. We also rented bikes and explored the park's trails

Highlights: The kids loved the beach, the playground, and the nature trails. We all enjoyed the beautiful scenery and the abundance of wildlife ✨