Vilano Beach is located at the northeast section of Florida in St. Johns County. Just two miles from the city of St. Augustine, visitors can take advantage of city attractions while enjoying oceanfront relaxation. Situated between the Tolomato River and the Atlantic Ocean, the area has plenty of oceanfront options, where water sports enthusiasts can engage in a wide variety of activities like boating and fishing.
Stay in one of the many waterfront accommodations in the area like the Hampton Inn and Suites Oceanside Resort. Aside from being just steps away from the beach, the resort also offers amenities like an outdoor pool, heated whirlpool spa, fitness center, ocean-view rooms, laundry facilities and wireless Internet access. Choose from 94 guest rooms and suites. Take a stroll along the beach and enjoy views of the barrier island and the St. Augustine Lighthouse.
Lounge at the sandy stretches of beach across the inland waterway of Vilano and St. Augustine. Spanning four miles long, St. Augustine Beach is at the southern end of Anastasia Island. Visitors can take a walk along St. Johns County Pier, stop by the fishing pier or enjoy a picnic at the four-acre beach park. Vilano Beach is a more secluded beach with amenities like a fishing pier, parasailing and boat rentals.
Enjoy water activities like skim boarding, fishing and boating. Anglers can cast for species like amberjack, cobia, red fish, dolphin, grouper, sea trout, and king mackerel. Dolphin fishing is a popular activity in the area, according to Florida Fishing Vacations Advisor. Fishing for dolphin is most abundant during the summer and early winter.
