Vilano Beach Fishing Pier — Attraction in Florida

Eager to witness the enchanting sunset in St. Augustine, we conducted some pre-visit research and settled on the Vilano Beach Pier as our destination.

Navigating the vast parking lot, we were pleased to find ample and stress-free parking at the pier. As we strolled onto the pier, the scene unfolded with numerous families engaged in the joy of fishing, creating a vibrant yet laid-back atmosphere.

Our time at the pier was truly delightful, marked by a breathtaking sunset unfolding before our eyes. We seized the moment, capturing its beauty in a series of stunning photographs. The Vilano Beach Pier, with its picturesque setting, undoubtedly offers an enjoyable experience for everyone who decides to spend an...

I personally caught a ton of gofftopsail catfish here (4 out of 5 were very good size), but it's just awesome to have a public 24 hour fishing spot in the area. It's free, it's reasonably well maintained (clean), and the dock even has multiple tables for cutting bait with running water every 50 feet or so. The bathrooms were clean and open all night (no soap is the only complaint there) and all the people I fished around were extremely friendly. I'm extremely grateful to have found this awesome fishing spot and will certainly be back in the future. Great for saltwater fishing that isn't in the surf or off a boat, and could feed a family fishing here for a few hours here from...

This was a really nice find while visiting St Augustine. The parking lot is large which is needed because there is a restaurant next door and a bait and tackle shop on the other side. There really weren't many people specifically on the pier.

There are shaded seating areas which are much appreciated in the summer heat.

There is a smaller ramp and dock that goes further into the water. The commercial boats use that to load and unload passengers from their boating activities.

We were out there for about two hours and caught a catfish. We also saw someone catch a sea snake. That was exciting. I've never seen that before.

No issues with mosquitoes around there which is...