Located in on the coast of Northeastern Florida, Vilano Beach sits on the Atlantic Ocean, mostly in the city of St. Augustine. The beach is among the most popular beaches in Northern Florida, and is recognized as the oldest European city in the United States. The beach lies just off of the Matanzas River and is home to various recreational parks, museums, monuments and historic sites. Visitors to Vilano Beach can also find themselves at one of the various oceanfront hotels or luxury resorts, as well as golfing at some of the area's top courses.
Ocean Sands Beach Inn
The Ocean Sands Beach Inn on Vilano Beach in St. Augustine is located on the south side of the beachfront area. The hotel is five minutes driving from the historic downtown area and offers guests accommodations and amenities including private balconies and patios, in-room microwaves and refrigerators, Jacuzzi suites, free continental breakfasts, and a three minute walk to the fishing pier. The hotel is also just a 20 minute drive from the World Golf Hall of Fame and within three minutes of the dining and shopping of the downtown area.
Ocean Sands Beach Inn
3465 Coastal Highway
St. Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 824-1112
oceansandsinn.com
Casa del Mar Inn & Suites Oceanside
The Case del Mar Inn & Suites Oceanside hotel in Saint Augustine is located just off of the famous Florida A1A highway on the south side of the beach and features hotel and condo room options, Italian marble designs, wireless Internet access, free on-site parking, a swimming pool, a Jacuzzi and a location within walking distance of popular fishing and swimming areas. The hotel's nearest golf course is the St. Augustine Shores Golf Club, which features an 18-hole public course of 5,400 yards with a slope rating of 102.
Casa del Mar Inn & Suites Oceanside
95 Vilano Road
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 827-9797
casadelmaroceanside.com
Ocean View Lodge
The Ocean View Lodge hotel on Vilano Beach is located on the waterfront, just outside of the historic village. The hotel is a five minute drive from the city's north downtown end and is just a short walk from both the beach and the Matanzas River. Accommodations at the hotel include an outdoor swimming pool, a sun deck, a toddler playground and high speed Internet access. It is located within a 10 minute drive of Ripley's Believe or Not, the Lightner Museum, the Castillo de San Marcos and the Royal St. Augustine Golf and Country Club, which has a 6,500-yard public golf course with an ASGCA design.
Ocean View Lodge
10 Vilano Road
St Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 829-5939
oceanviewlodgestaugustine.com
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