{"id":42909,"date":"2025-07-06T08:29:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T08:29:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/42909\/"},"modified":"2025-07-06T08:29:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-06T08:29:14","slug":"st-johns-county-offers-free-shuttles-to-ease-4th-of-july-beach-traffic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/42909\/","title":{"rendered":"St. Johns County offers free shuttles to ease 4th of July beach traffic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><strong>ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. <\/strong> \u2013 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. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Here are the shuttle locations:<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><b>St. Johns County<\/b> <b>Ocean and Fishing Pier shuttle:<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">July 4 through July 6<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">10 a.m. to 4 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">From St. Augustine Beach City Hall, 2200 A1A South, to Fishing Pier parking lot<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><b>Mickler\u2019s Landing<\/b> <b>Beachfront Park shuttle:<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">July 4 through July 6<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">10 a.m. to 4 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">From Cornerstone Park, 1046 A1A North, to Mickler\u2019s parking lot<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/www.sjcfl.us\/sjc-coa-beach-shuttle-weekends-june-july-2025\/__;!!JzAkRiGGxM5L!rSKqumPE4zAUANB6NAcpc3GDPr9SNONZiLAhYBS1T_36xkbnkEYXY80-ssCW1OhQ-8fOemIPIZrDI1N3RIuH9gs0HdJX$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/www.sjcfl.us\/sjc-coa-beach-shuttle-weekends-june-july-2025\/__;!!JzAkRiGGxM5L!rSKqumPE4zAUANB6NAcpc3GDPr9SNONZiLAhYBS1T_36xkbnkEYXY80-ssCW1OhQ-8fOemIPIZrDI1N3RIuH9gs0HdJX$\"><b>Vilano Beach shuttle<\/b><\/a>:<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">July 4 through July 6<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">10 a.m. to 4 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">From St. Johns County Health and Human Services Building, 200 San Sebastian View, to Vilano Beach Town Center<\/p>\n<p><b>Safety patrols<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The St. Johns County Sheriff\u2019s Office, the St. Augustine Beach Police Department, and St. Johns County Marine Rescue personnel will patrol the beaches throughout the weekend. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">St. Johns County Marine Rescue personnel will be stationed along the beaches from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Beach flags indicating water and surf conditions will be displayed. The absence of a flag does not mean there is no danger. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Please visit a staffed lifeguard tower for local conditions. <\/p>\n<p><b>On-beach driving<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">On-beach driving hours are between 8 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Traffic must remain in designated driving lanes. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Beach driving conditions can change throughout the day at each access. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Beach goers are encouraged to monitor daily updates on driving conditions by following SJCBeaches on Facebook, X\/Twitter, and downloading the <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/www.sjcfl.us\/sjc-connect\/__;!!JzAkRiGGxM5L!rSKqumPE4zAUANB6NAcpc3GDPr9SNONZiLAhYBS1T_36xkbnkEYXY80-ssCW1OhQ-8fOemIPIZrDI1N3RIuH9r2qVwIm$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/www.sjcfl.us\/sjc-connect\/__;!!JzAkRiGGxM5L!rSKqumPE4zAUANB6NAcpc3GDPr9SNONZiLAhYBS1T_36xkbnkEYXY80-ssCW1OhQ-8fOemIPIZrDI1N3RIuH9r2qVwIm$\">SJC Connect mobile app<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Residents and visitors can also monitor the St. Johns County Beach Services section of the County website for <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/www.sjcfl.us\/beach-driving-updates\/__;!!JzAkRiGGxM5L!rSKqumPE4zAUANB6NAcpc3GDPr9SNONZiLAhYBS1T_36xkbnkEYXY80-ssCW1OhQ-8fOemIPIZrDI1N3RIuH9nD3JsWd$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/www.sjcfl.us\/beach-driving-updates\/__;!!JzAkRiGGxM5L!rSKqumPE4zAUANB6NAcpc3GDPr9SNONZiLAhYBS1T_36xkbnkEYXY80-ssCW1OhQ-8fOemIPIZrDI1N3RIuH9nD3JsWd$\">beach access updates<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Visit the following page for a <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/www.sjcfl.us\/beach-services\/beach-rules\/__;!!JzAkRiGGxM5L!rSKqumPE4zAUANB6NAcpc3GDPr9SNONZiLAhYBS1T_36xkbnkEYXY80-ssCW1OhQ-8fOemIPIZrDI1N3RIuH9imCojZ7$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/www.sjcfl.us\/beach-services\/beach-rules\/__;!!JzAkRiGGxM5L!rSKqumPE4zAUANB6NAcpc3GDPr9SNONZiLAhYBS1T_36xkbnkEYXY80-ssCW1OhQ-8fOemIPIZrDI1N3RIuH9imCojZ7$\">complete list of SJC Beach safety rules and regulations<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2025 by WJXT News4JAX &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"ST. 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