Beach Driving Passes

Annual and Daily Pass Information
Valid March 1 through September 30
Passes are available for purchase at all designated beach toll booth locations.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Resident Pass: Residents must present a valid photo ID with a St. Johns County address or provide proof of property tax payment within the County.
• ADA-Accessible Pass: A valid handicap placard or other acceptable documentation must be presented to receive the reduced rate.
• Disabled Veterans: Disabled military veterans are eligible to receive one free annual pass per year by presenting documentation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs verifying disabled status, such as a VA ID indicating “Service Connected” or a letter.

Annual Pass Rates:

• St. Johns County Resident: $50.00
• Non-Resident: $100.00
• ADA-Accessible: $40.00
• Disabled Veteran: Free (with proper documentation)

Daily Pass Rates:

• St. Johns County Resident: $10.00
• Non-Resident: $10.00
• ADA-Accessible: $5.00
• Active-Duty Military: $5.00 (with valid military ID)

For more information about annual beach driving passes, please contact the St. Johns County Beach Services Office at (904) 209-0331.

The following access ramps allow for authorized vehicular entry to St. Johns County beaches (weather and tide conditions permitting):

• Vilano Beach Ramp – Vilano Road, St. Augustine, FL 32084
• Porpoise Point Ramp – Between 431 &  501 Porpoise Point Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32084
• A Street Ramp – Between 1A & 2A ‘A’ Street, St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080
• Ocean Trace Road Ramp – Between 1 & 2 Ocean Trace Road, St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080
• Dondanville Road Ramp – Between 2 & 1 Dondanville Road, St. Augustine, FL 32080
• Matanzas Avenue Ramp – Matanzas Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32080
• Mary Street Ramp – 5705 Gloria Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32080
• Crescent Beach Ramp – Cubbage Road, St. Augustine, FL 32080

*Please note that access may be limited or restricted based on beach conditions. Check out @sjcbeaches on Facebook, X and Instagram.

General Driving Rules

• Drive at your own risk and expense.
• Soft sand conditions may exist. Conditions are posted daily on the St. Johns County Beaches Facebook page, at each toll booth during operational hours, and at all access gates.
• Four-wheel drive vehicles are strongly recommended.
• A valid beach driving pass is required from March through September. Annual and daily passes must be presented at toll booths for scanning.
• All vehicles must stop at the toll booths for toll attendants to scan passes.
• Pedestrians always have the right of way.

Traffic & Parking

• Vehicles must stay within designated driving lanes, which are marked with traffic cones.
• Parking is only allowed on the west side of the driving lane, along the edge of the conservation zone.
• No saving parking spaces.
• The beach speed limit is 10 mph and is strictly enforced.
• Perpendicular parking is encouraged during peak times, including weekends and holidays, to maximize available space.
  • Please note: The stretch from A Street to Crescent Beach is one-way southbound and requires a minimum of 15 feet of clearance for traffic flow.
• Tents and chairs must be set up on the oceanside of the driving lane (east of the cones).
  • Sitting or laying within the travel lane or parking area is prohibited.

Traffic Direction

• Southbound traffic only is permitted between the A Street Ramp and the Crescent Beach Ramp.
• Both northbound and southbound traffic is allowed between the Crescent Beach Ramp and the Fort Matanzas Ramp.
• Fort Matanzas Ramp is EXIT ONLY. No entry is permitted at this location.

Vehicular access is dependent on beach conditions — weather, sand, or tides may cause ramps to temporarily close or limit access to 4 Wheel Drive vehicles. Stay updated on driving conditions through Facebook, X, Instagram and the Beach Driving Updates webpage.

Special use permits are required horseback riding, North Beach 4×4 driving, and commercial fishing. Special Use Permits