Beach Driving Pass Information

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Beach Driving Passes

Annual and Daily Pass Rates

  • March 1 through September 30: Annual and daily beach driving passes are required and available for purchase at all designated toll booth locations.
  • October 1 through February 28: Passes are NOT required for vehicular beach access.

Rates

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)

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. Veterans Pass Info (PDF)

Pass Policies

  • All sales are final. No refunds.
  • Lost or misplaced passes must be repurchased. Replacements are not provided.
  • Damaged passes may be exchanged for a replacement at no additional cost.

Beach Driving Conditions

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 FacebookX, and Instagram.

Special Use Permits

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

Related Links

Contact Beach Services

Call (904) 209-0331 or check out @sjcbeaches on FacebookX or Instagram.