ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH WALKING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Shoreline Science: A Guided Naturalist Walk Along St. Augustine Beach
A one-hour, scientist-led beach walk that interprets the coastal biodiversity of St. Augustine Beach and explains how to engage with the living shoreline.
Shoreline Science: A Guided Naturalist Walk Along St. Augustine Beach.
Embark on a unique beach walking tour at St. Augustine Beach led by local scientists José Núñez and Kevin Lang; the walk reveals the area's coastal biodiversity, offers close interpretation of wildlife encountered along the shore, and invites participants into an interactive, community-science approach to the seascape.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Local Scientists Lead the Walk
Retired University of Florida researcher José Núñez and naturalist Kevin Lang bring formal research and hands-on ecological knowledge to the beach, interpreting what you see and answering participants’ questions about the coastal environment.
Close Look at Coastal Biodiversity
The walk focuses on the living systems of St. Augustine Beach: the rolling waves, shore habitats and the wildlife that inhabits them, with explanations about the area’s natural history and ecological connections.
Interactive, Community-Science Moment
Participants can engage directly—asking burning questions about the coast and connecting with initiatives such as the MatBio iNaturalist community-science project that José Núñez helped develop.
What the day feels like
What the walk feels like
This is an attentive, one-hour shoreline walk led by practicing naturalists: expect a paced stroll along the beach where guides identify wildlife, describe ecological relationships, and answer questions that deepen your connection to the coastal environment.
THE GUIDES
Local Scientists Lead the Walk
Retired University of Florida researcher José Núñez and naturalist Kevin Lang bring formal research and hands-on ecological knowledge to the beach, interpreting what you see and answering participants’ questions about the coastal environment.
THE ECOLOGY
Close Look at Coastal Biodiversity
The walk focuses on the living systems of St. Augustine Beach: the rolling waves, shore habitats and the wildlife that inhabits them, with explanations about the area’s natural history and ecological connections.
THE EXPERIENCE
Interactive, Community-Science Moment
Participants can engage directly—asking burning questions about the coast and connecting with initiatives such as the MatBio iNaturalist community-science project that José Núñez helped develop.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this walk suits — and who should plan around limits.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The guided walk is one hour long.
The tour departs from St. Augustine Beach; the operator provides the exact address and full meeting location in your booking confirmation email.
The operator’s provided materials note the meeting location in confirmation; specific gear recommendations are not listed in the provided information.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Naturalist Walk?
The guided walking tour lasts one hour.
Where does the tour meet?
The tour departs from St. Augustine Beach; the exact address and meeting location are provided in the confirmation email after booking.
Do I need to make a reservation?
Yes—reservations are required and space is limited.
Who leads the tour?
Local scientists José Núñez and Kevin Lang serve as the interpretive naturalists for the walk.
Will I be able to ask questions and participate?
Yes—the walk is interactive: guides answer participants’ questions and introduce community-science initiatives such as the MatBio iNaturalist project.