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North Beach Guana River Preserve
4.8★ · 377 Google ratings · Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
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At a glance
Parking
125 yd away · paid
Restrooms
Yes · 175 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
82°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
5 ft range today
Sand
160 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am
Map of North Beach Guana River Preserve
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1Parking125 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Hunt for shark teeth at low tide
Reviewers consistently found shark teeth and shells when exploring the beach, especially during low tide conditions.
Bring shoes for shell coverage
The beach is mostly crushed seashells rather than sand, making barefoot walking uncomfortable or sharp.
Arrive early on weekends
The small parking lot fills by late morning on busy days, though the beach itself rarely gets crowded.
Bring exact cash for parking
Parking costs three dollars and operates on an honor system or requires exact cash at the gate.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
78°F · clear
Water
82°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
2.0 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
6 mph from the ESE
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
6 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 04:31 | High tide | ↑ |
| 10:24 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:15 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:25 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 6:35 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 1255-1639 A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
🅿 Parking 125 yd from the listing
🚽 Restrooms 175 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at North Beach Guana River Preserve?
The nearest mapped parking area is 125 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at North Beach Guana River Preserve?
525 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 7 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does North Beach Guana River Preserve have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 175 yd from the listing.
When is North Beach Guana River Preserve least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 8am and the busiest at Sat 11am.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
