Free Beach Shuttle Offered for Fourth of July Weekend
The shuttle will run from July 4–6, 2026.
Key Points:
- St. Johns County offers a free Fourth of July beach shuttle from July 4–6, 2026, providing transportation between Cornerstone Park and Mickler’s Landing Beachfront Park to help reduce holiday weekend traffic congestion.
- Beach safety and law enforcement teams will be fully staffed throughout Fourth of July weekend, with lifeguards on duty daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and patrols by local public safety agencies across St. Johns County beaches.
- Visitors planning to drive on St. Johns County beaches can access the beach from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and are encouraged to check real-time beach access and driving condition updates before traveling.
St. Johns County Beach Services will offer a free shuttle throughout Fourth of July weekend, to reduce traffic congestion during one of the busiest holiday weekends on our beaches.
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
Staffing
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 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.
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. Beachgoers are encouraged to monitor daily updates on driving conditions by following @SJCBeaches on Facebook and 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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