Beach Shuttle Service

Mickler's landing beach path

Beach Shuttle Service

Helping St. Johns County residents and visitors enjoy the sand, sun, and surf on summer holidays and weekends!

Free Labor Day Weekend Beach Shuttles

Labor Day holiday weekend is one of the busiest holiday weekends on St. Johns County’s beaches. To reduce traffic congestion, St. Johns County Beach Services offers two free shuttles. The shuttles will run every 20 minutes with the final shuttle departing from each location at 4 p.m.

  • St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier shuttle
    August 31 through September 2
    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
    August 31 through September 2
    10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    From Cornerstone Park, 1046 A1A North, to Mickler’s parking lot

Holiday Weekend Beach Safety

On-Beach Driving

  • On-beach driving hours are between 8 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
  • Vehicle traffic must remain in the designated driving lanes.
  • Beach driving conditions can change throughout the day at each access.

Beach Staffing

Law Enforcement
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.

Lifeguards
St. Johns County Marine Rescue lifeguards 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 see a staffed lifeguard tower for local conditions.

Beach Driving Updates

Beachgoers are encouraged to monitor daily updates on driving conditions by following @SJCBeaches on Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter and downloading the SJC Connect mobile app.

Summer Holiday Shuttles

Shuttles will service Mickler’s Beachfront Park and the St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on:

  • Memorial Day weekend
  • Independence Day weekend
  • Labor Day weekend

Shuttle Locations

  • The Mickler’s shuttle will transport beach visitors between Cornerstone Park, 1046 A1A North, Ponte Vedra, FL 32082, and Mickler’s Beachfront Park parking lot.
  • The Pier shuttle will transport beach visitors between St. Augustine Beach City Hall, 2200 SR A1A South, and the Pier lot, which provides direct access to the Pier amenities and the beach.

Follow SJC Beaches

Reach the Beach on SJC Connect

Download the SJC Connect mobile app to find the Reach the Beach tab, offering current driving conditions, geolocation, beach access points, as well as facilities, amenities and lifeguard information. It takes the guesswork out of finding your perfect destination. Free and available for Apple and Android users. Visit SJC Connect to download the app.

Website, Twitter, and Facebook

Beach Conditions Hotline

For more information, please contact Beach Services at (904) 209-0331.

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Leave only your footprints in the sand.