Sunday rentals: book online by ~4 PM Sat Sep 26
Online booking closes 24 hours ahead. Same-day rentals are first come, first served. The renter must be 18 or older and holds a driver’s license as the deposit. Life jackets are included. Cancel at least 24 hours ahead. No guided tours or ranger programs are scheduled Sep 27 to 29. Prices from the concessionaire’s FareHarbor pages, checked Sep 25, 2026.
Suggested plan
- Sunday after the 4 PM check-in: take a 1-hour canoe for all 3 ($50), then walk the beach or the Marsh Trail at sunset.
- Monday morning: sail the Hobie during the high-tide window if someone knows how, or do a 2 to 3 hour paddle on Salt Run.
- Monday midday: book a Beach Setup for the day ($60) plus 1 extra chair, and have lunch at the Grill.
- Monday around 2 PM: ride e-bikes on the beach at low tide ($55 for 2 hours). Bikes have to be rented by 3:30 PM.
- Tuesday before the 11 AM checkout: walk the Ancient Dunes Trail and see the quarries, or take a quick 9:30 AM paddle.
Paddling on Salt Run
Launch behind Anastasia Watersports. No experience needed. Prices are for 1 hour, 2 hours, and 3 hours.
| Boat | 1 hr | 2 hr | 3 hr |
|---|
| Single kayak | $40 | $50 | $60 |
| Tandem kayak | $50 | $60 | $70 |
| Canoe (seats up to 3) | $50 | $60 | $70 |
| Stand-up paddleboard | $40 | $50 | $60 |
| Fishing kayak | $50 | $60 | $70 |
Paddleboard depends on wind and tide, so call first. Online paddle slots run 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM — call to confirm late slots. No swimming in Salt Run, and don’t beach the boats because of the oyster beds.
Sailboats
21 or older with sailing experience. No lessons. Out only from 2 hours before to 2 hours after high tide, and not when wind is over 15 mph. That’s about 9:30 to 11:45 AM Monday and 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Tuesday.
| Boat | 1 hr | 2 hr | 3 hr |
|---|
| Hobie Cat 14 (up to 4) | $75 | $85 | $95 |
Aquafin (up to 2 people): the listed price varies, so call to confirm. Call 904-460-9111 to check whether reservations are possible.
Bikes
Island Beach Shop. Helmet included.
| Bike | 1 hr | 2 hr | 4 hr | Day |
|---|
| Adult cruiser | $15 | $18 | | |
| E-bike | $35 | $55 | $75 | $90 |
Adult cruiser is listed for 1 hour and 2 hours. E-bike riders need to be 18 or older, with a driver’s license and closed-toe shoes. Ride on the beach only from 2 hours before to 2 hours after low tide — about 1:50 to 5:50 PM Monday.
Beach gear
| Beach Setup | Price |
|---|
| Up to 4 hours (2 loungers and an umbrella) | $45 |
| Day until 5 PM | $60 |
| Gear | Half day | Full day |
|---|
| Umbrella + 2 chairs | $35 | $35 |
| Chair | $12 | $15 |
| Umbrella | $15 | $20 |
| Boogie board | $15 | $17 |
| Surfboard | $27 | $37 |
| Wagon | $15 | $21 |
There’s no lifeguard after Labor Day.
Hours
- Park: 8 AM to sundown. Sunset is about 7:15 PM.
- Anastasia Watersports: 9 AM to 4 PM, with rentals back by 5 PM.
- Island Beach Shop: 9 AM to 5 PM. Rentals go out until 3:30 PM and are due back by 4:30 PM.
- Island Grill: 10 AM to 4:30 PM. Fish tacos, wraps, baskets, ice cream, beer, wine, and frozen drinks.
Free
- Ancient Dunes Nature Trail, a shaded loop with some hills and stairs.
- Marsh Trail along Salt Run.
- 4 miles of beach, with the swim area behind the Beach Shop.
- The Spanish coquina quarries near the entrance (stone for the Castillo de San Marcos).
- Fishing on the east bank of Salt Run (trout, redfish, flounder). There’s a cleaning station, and frozen bait is sold at Watersports. A Florida saltwater license may be required. A Florida resident fishing from shore can get a free shoreline license.
Nearby & rainy day
- St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum · ~10 min219-step tower climb, plus the keepers’ house, shipwreck, and WWII exhibits. Open daily 9 AM–6:30 PM through Sep 30 (last ticket 6 PM). $17.95/adult. The tower can close in bad weather. Rainy-day pick.
- Castillo de San Marcos (NPS) · ~15 min, downtownSpanish stone fort built from the same coquina as the park’s quarries. Daily 9 AM–5:15 PM (last entry 5 PM). $15 per adult, cards only, good for 7 days. Lower rooms stay open in storms. City lot $2.50/hr.
