Coastal Projects
Overview
Coastal Management coordinates and manages all of St. Johns County’s engineered beach projects. This includes pre- and post-storm assessments of the shoreline to determine future project locations. Coastal Management works with the public, funding agencies, and regulatory agencies to ensure successful implementation of coastal projects that preserve and enhance the beaches of St. Johns County.
Announcements
News
The City of St. Augustine Beach has officially signed the Perpetual Beach Storm Damage Reduction Easement for the St. Augustine Shore Protection Project!
St. Johns County Public Affairs has produced a video with more information: St. Augustine Beach Shore Protection Project Easements – Update
Beach Access Updates and Closures
North Beach Park – North Beach Park & Walkover has reopened to the public! A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on January 9, 2026: St. Johns County Hosting Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for North Beach Park – St. Johns County
Current Projects & Studies
Planning and Design for the project has begun. Construction is expected to begin Spring/Summer 2026.
South PV Cat G Project
Learn more about the development of the St. Johns County Coastal Management Plan.
Coastal Management Plan
This project will support the design, engineering, and permitting required to develop a solution to reduce coastal storm damage to Porpoise Point from future storm events and reduce erosion.
Porpoise Point Shoreline Stabilization Project
A Shore Protection Project by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and St. Johns County. Project extends from 4,000’ north of Pope Road in Anastasia State Park to Ocean Hammock Park.
SJC SPP at St. Aug Beach
50-Year Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) project by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and St. Johns County. The project extends from the Ocean Villas at Serenata Beach to just north of Nease Beachfront Park.
SPV & VB CSRM Project
Information regarding ongoing projects in the Summer Haven area.
Summer Haven ProjectsThe Beach Brief – An E-newsletter for Timely Updates on St. Johns County Beach Projects
St. Johns County remains dedicated to providing our residents, visitors, and businesses with timely and accurate information regarding current and upcoming St. Johns County beach projects. The monthly “Beach Brief” provides subscribers with an overview of beach renourishment, dune enhancement, and other major coastal projects.