Parking
How to Avoid Parking and Traffic problems:
Shuttle Options
Use the FREE SHUTTLE. Managed by City of St Augustine.
The Saturday shuttle pickups every 20 minutes. It will run during the Festival.
Shuttle pickup is from:
South U.S. 1 at King Street 198 W. King Street
Shuttle drop off and return is next to the festival at: The Downtown Parking Facility / Visitor Center
Other Parking Options:
Parking Garage – Next to Festival but fills up quickly on Saturday. All day parking or short term
Street parking is free or metered at various street locations within a 10-minute walk
Public Lots – paid parking within a 10-minute walk.
Private Lots – paid parking within 10-minute walk.
Parking for RV/Buses/Campers
Next to the Festival is the Riberia Street RV only lot. No camping allowed.
Parking and Traffic Hints:
Drive to the festival on Highway 1 and avoid San Marco Ave near the festival
Visit during non-peak hours: Saturday 10-1 and 6-9 or Sunday 10-1
Purchase a ticket for the RED Train or GREEN Trolley. They drop off next to the festival
Ride a pedi-cab or a bike
Car pool – Grab some friends and head to the Festival!
Use your Park Now card for St. Johns county residents in the Garage and save big!
Spend the night in a nearby hotel and leave your car at the hotel. Enjoy our Historic City!
Walk to the festival – you might meet some new friends.
Don’t park in neighborhood yards, driveways or reserved spaces. We love our neighbors, so be considerate!