Butler Beach Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
census-designated place in St. Johns County, Florida
About Butler Beach
The town is one of several towns on Anastasia Island, a barrier island that extends from north to south across much of St Johns County. To its west is Matanzas River, a part of the Intracoastal Waterway, while to the island's east is the Atlantic Ocean. Butler Beach was founded by, developed by, and named after Frank B. Butler, who established one of the first African-American beach towns in the state during the era of segregation. The town developed as a popular beach destination during the 1940s, and Butler remained active in local politics throughout the Civil Rights era. Part of the town was reserved as a state park until his death in 1973, before it was later rededicated as a county park in 1980.
Top Attractions in Butler Beach
Explore the best things to see and do in Butler Beach:
- ★Frank B. Butler County Park
Where to Eat in Butler Beach
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Redfrog and McToad's
- 🍴Saltwater Cowboys
Where to Stay in Butler Beach
- 🏨The Ocean Gallery
Butler Beach Travel Guide Sections
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