"We luckily had a rental vehicle that even had a "sand setting" so it was a unique experience to drive on the beach! This is limited though to 4x4s:
"Minimal vehicle beach driving / parking access fee from March 1 to the end of September at Vilano and Porpoise Point vehicle access ramps."
Lots of shells yet they didn't hurt to walk on.
It was peaceful watching the storms roll in.
Variety of people from families to fishermen.
The address I used that has a small parking lot if not driving on sand:
29 Vilano Rd, St. Augustine, FL 32084"
"It's a fun bar and good people. Lots of Harley's. But if your in the area, stop in. Drinks are fair and staff are nice."
"Unfortunately it gets over run with kids on mountain bikes and scooters and everyone stands on the ramps so it seems hard to practice anything. Maybe there's a time when kids aren't there...?"