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    Matanzas Beach

    4.1 (14 reviews)

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    Matanzas Beach, 5 PM in July, cool and beautiful
    Deena S.

    This is a really beautiful beach and it has a lifeguard. It also has a drive in entrance. There are various prices for driving onto the beach and a 4 x 4 is recommended or mandatory depending on the day. We went there yesterday in a four wheel drive truck. The sign said " recomended" but I would say the parking area sand was very soft so I would recommend the four wheel drive. My grandchildren had a great time boogie boarding because the ocean is shallow for quite a ways yet there are small waves that are just big enough for a toddler or young child to catch a wave and ride it in. It is mid July and the water temperature was 83 degrees.

    Crystal O.

    Totally mucked it up! We parked on the inter-coastal side and took the boardwalk down to the waterfront. There were all sort of people out there- camping tents pitched, hammocks strung, a father and son clam digging, people fishing and some just enjoying the sunshine! Tide was out and I was wearing my boat shoes- so I went traipsing through the muck- careful not to slip! There were jellyfish scatter around, tiny snails, plenty of birds finding a good meal and more! Boaters cruising by, even some jet skiers! MJ and I were both lost in our own worlds- taking pictures and not saying much. Once we started heading back to the beach- we stopped and chatted up the clammers- they had had a slow hour, but were finally striking clams! Pretty cool. We spent the next 15 minutes trying, and not being very successful- to get the mud off our shoes. I shimmied in the sand, stomped up the boardwalk, scraped the sides of the shoes on the curb, poured water on them and scuffed them through the grass. Some serious muck! Yes- some still ended up in the car and I am pretty sure it's still stuck on those shoes! I may add a bristle brush to my car inventory for future adventures! One of those places I had passed on the way to another park and had never stopped at! You even have a view of Fort Matanzas from the inter-coastal! Happy little pit stop. There is another parking lot on the ocean side of the road- I assume that has beach access. Happy parking!

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    Zero. To many rocks, unsafe to swim, and unusually high tide lucky when the power is outside.

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    If you go at low tide there are sand bars just on the other side of the inlet that are fun to explore and look for shells.

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    Anastasia State Park

    Anastasia State Park

    4.5
    (152 reviews)
    11.4 mi

    Came here for Father's Day with family and friends where we rented a pavilion. It was a long wait…read moreto get inside the park, but that could have been because it was a holiday. The pavilion was nice and covered perfect for our big picnic! Right next to us was the bathrooms, shop, and little restaurant. We were able to change easily into our bathing suits to go swim at the beach and my friend was even able to buy a bikini from the store since she forgot one - so convenient! The beach is beautiful and the water is stunning, be prepared to walk across a lot of sand to get to the water part. After swimming, we went to get some ice cream from the shop, and I got a root beer float, which was good. Overall, such a nice time!

    Spent the day at Anastasia State Park and it really delivered. The beach was beautiful with soft…read moresand and plenty of space to spread out. It was definitely windy, but honestly it didn't take away from the experience at all. If anything it made the waves more fun to watch and kept things from getting too hot. The playground was a big hit with the kids. They had a great time running around and burning off energy while we relaxed nearby. It's one of those spots where both adults and kids can enjoy themselves without feeling cramped or bored. Between the scenery, the clean beach, and the family friendly setup, this is an easy five star stop. Would come back again without thinking twice.

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    Matanzas Beach - beaches - Updated July 2026

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