Ocean Gallery is a resort located at 4600 A1A S, St Augustine, FL on Anastasia Island right off scenic and historic Highway A1A. Anastasia Island, located directly east of St. Augustine, is one of the largest, most ecologically diverse and scenic barrier islands in the state of Florida and a premier vacation destination for its private beaches and historic sites.
Tourists who plan St. Augustine vacations often stay on Anastasia Island to explore the beautiful and uncrowded beaches, Anastasia State Park, the St. Augustine Lighthouse, the Alligator Farm Zoological Park, the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, and other historic and natural attractions.
Many visitors to Anastasia Island prefer staying in high quality, affordable accommodations located on or near the beach such as Ocean Gallery. Visitors from out of state often fly in to one of two airports that are within a reasonable driving distance of St. Augustine: Jacksonville International Airport and Orlando International Airport.
Jacksonville International Airport is the closest option to Ocean Gallery
For just about every traveler visiting from outside the state of Florida, flying into Jacksonville International Airport is likely the best option. This airport is located about 1 hour and 10 minutes from the Ocean Gallery Resort.
The route below features some pleasant scenery as it passes through the western edge of the Twelve Mile Swamp Conservation Area and its vast pine forests and small cypress domes. Toward the end of this route you’ll get to take the famous scenic highway A1A which offers incredible ocean views and goes through Anastasia Island.
Driving Directions from Jacksonville International Airport
Total Distance: 69 miles
- From the airport, head east on Airport Rd. and turn right to merge onto I-95 S toward Jacksonville
- Take Exit 362 A to merge onto I-295 S
- After 10.5 miles keep left to stay onto I-295 S
- After 13 miles, keep left at the fork to continue onto FL-9B S and follow signs for US-1/St. Augustine
- Stay on FL-9B S for 6 miles, merge onto I-95 S and drive 27 miles
- Take Exit 305 for FL-206 toward Hastings/Crescent Beach
- Turn left onto FL-206 E toward Crescent Beach
- Turn left onto Highway A1A and stop at 4600 A1A S (Ocean Gallery)
Orlando International Airport is another reasonably close option
Flying into Orlando International Airport is another option for those who need to be in the Central Florida area for business or pleasure. The historic sites and natural attractions of Anastasia Island are about 1 hour and 45 minutes away from Orlando International Airport when traffic is minimal.
Driving Directions from Orlando International Airport
Total Distance: 118 miles
- From the airport, head north on S Access Rd for 2 miles
- Use the right lane to merge onto FL-528 E
- After 4 miles, take exit 16 on the right for FL-417 N
- Stay on FL-417 N for approx. 27 miles
- Take Exit 55A on the right to merge onto I-4E toward Daytona Beach
- After 30 miles, use the left lane to merge onto I-95 N toward St. Augustine
- Take Exit 298 to merge onto US-1 N toward St. Augustine
- After 6.5 miles, turn right onto FL-206 E
- Turn left onto Highway A1A and stop at 4600 A1A S (Ocean Gallery)
Transportation options from the airport
Renting a vehicle from either airport and driving into St. Augustine is a convenient option and will allow you to fully explore the area at your pleasure, but there are also several buses and trains that run from Orlando and Jacksonville to St. Augustine.
Taxis and Uber/Lyft are another option from Jacksonville, but you can expect to pay a substantial amount, and from Orlando the cost would be much higher.
Once you get to Ocean Gallery Resort, you can get around much of Anastasia Island and St. Augustine using taxis, buses and trolley tours if you prefer to avoid driving.
For any questions about getting to Ocean Gallery for your next St. Augustine vacation, or for specific directions from where you are, please contact us at (800) 398-5980.
