ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – Fourth of July weekend is one of the busiest holiday weekends on St. Johns County beaches. In order to reduce traffic congestion, the county is offering three free shuttles.
Here are the shuttle locations:
St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier shuttle:
July 4 through July 6
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
From St. Augustine Beach City Hall, 2200 A1A South, to Fishing Pier parking lot
Mickler’s Landing Beachfront Park shuttle:
July 4 through July 6
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
From Cornerstone Park, 1046 A1A North, to Mickler’s parking lot
July 4 through July 6
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
From St. Johns County Health and Human Services Building, 200 San Sebastian View, to Vilano Beach Town Center
Safety patrols
The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, the St. Augustine Beach Police Department, and St. Johns County Marine Rescue personnel will patrol the beaches throughout the weekend.
St. Johns County Marine Rescue personnel will be stationed along the beaches from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Beach flags indicating water and surf conditions will be displayed. The absence of a flag does not mean there is no danger.
Please visit a staffed lifeguard tower for local conditions.
On-beach driving
On-beach driving hours are between 8 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Traffic must remain in designated driving lanes.
Beach driving conditions can change throughout the day at each access.
Beach goers are encouraged to monitor daily updates on driving conditions by following SJCBeaches on Facebook, X/Twitter, and downloading the SJC Connect mobile app.
Residents and visitors can also monitor the St. Johns County Beach Services section of the County website for beach access updates.
Visit the following page for a complete list of SJC Beach safety rules and regulations.
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