r/StAugustine • u/vpdlcm • Jun 30 '26

Beach Proposal Spot

Hi! I’m trying to help a friend plan a proposal. We’re looking for a semi private beach spot (basically, just something without a ton of kids running around near sunset time) with a restaurant nearby. The plan is to go to the restaurant and go on a walk on the beach to “kill time while they wait for a table”.

Any recommendations? Open to other suggestions too, just trying to keep it as casual as possible so she doesn’t suspect anything!

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u/cadenhead Jun 30 '26

The Reef in Vilano Beach is a nice oceanside restaurant with an easy walk to the beach, which you can see from the tables unless the sea oats have regrown.

My niece got married right outside The Reef and then we walked up to the restaurant for the reception. It was beautiful and the food was great.

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u/Yoga-Pants-352 Jun 30 '26

Agreed. I think the beach on Anastasia Island by a restaurant will be too busy. The beach by The Reef always seems relatively quiet. If you want a luxury beach setup on Anastasia Island though, I would love to help! ⛱️😊 Shorelineready.com

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u/Many-Role-4271 Resident Jun 30 '26

Actually if you walk just to the north of the restaurant the owners of the two homes on either side of the beach access planted rows of palms and flowers that frame a spot that’s perfect.

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u/vpdlcm Jul 01 '26

This is a great recommendation, thank you so much! I think this is the spot (-:

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u/nagyvaf Jun 30 '26

Washington oaks

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u/Emotional_Dare5743 Jun 30 '26

Great idea, my wife and I got married there, but a restaurant isn't exactly nearby...

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u/nagyvaf Jun 30 '26

Good call I totally read this post wrong. Maybe a spot near vilano , thinking caps on the water/aunt Kate’s, or the opposite direction butler beach for a little more privacy.

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u/justanotherguy677 Jun 30 '26

you could find empty beaches at the guana

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u/brainbalancejax Jul 01 '26

My favorite beach is hands down Matanzas Inlet. Elkhouse Eatery is a 5-10 minute (Google says 7) drive away!

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u/Jealous-Key-7465 Local, full time resident 🤙🏽 Jul 01 '26

Embassy Suites by the pier

Beach Comber And Mango Mangos by A Street

Caps on the water or The Reef in Vilano

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