St. George Street, Florida, United States
4.5 (5.746 reviews) Spent 2-3 hours Ranking #33 in St. Augustine Points of Interest & Landmarks
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Lovely old street with fabulous buildings. Easy to find, pedestrianised, yes some homeless guys drinking down the side of the road but no bother at all. Nice to wander along. We went after 5pm so street parking was free, some shops shut and we found the restaurants in this area to be very expensive.
Address
St. George St, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Website
http://www.visitflorida.com/en-us/culture/articles/11/1853-st-george-street-walkable-journey-into-st-augustine-history-culture.html
Current local date and time now
Friday, May 10, 2024, 8:45
User Ratings
4.5 based on (5.746 reviews)
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Reviews
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4bbbob84 5:00 PM Feb 27, 2022
Downtown Old St Augustine
Nice street turned pedestrian mall lined with shops, restaurants and local businesses. We visited on a warm Sunday in February and it was busy. So many eateries to choose from that we didn’t have a long wait. Parking in the area can be very challenging. We parked on the street a couple of blocks away. On Sundays the street parking is free. Most parking lots were charging $20 for the day. Many of the eateries had live music. A close walk to the Castillo, Bridge of Lions and more.
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4Cherry_Wonderdog 5:00 PM Apr 16, 2022
Not as good or as bad as others say
Cherry Wonderdog wandered down St. George Street on several occasions during a two night stay in St. Augustine. As others have mentioned, it's a street not to be missed, but it also has the potential to rub a lot of people the wrong way. We enjoyed the street mostly at night, when the crowds had dispersed, temperatures had cooled, and most of the stores were already closed. While there were less commercial attractions, there was a greater opportunity to appreciate the cobblestone walkways, historic architecture, and cute shops from the outside. During the day, St. George Street turned into a zoo of tourists, families with young children, ice cream eaters, and aggressive vendors seeking our business. It wasn't nearly as bad as a super-crowded place like Gatlinburg, Tennessee, but it definitely detracted from the appeal of this unique area. Bottom line, Cherry Wonderdog wholeheartedly recommends visiting St. George Street -- a straightaway that's hard to avoid for anyone visiting St. Augustine for the first time. However, keep your expectations in check. This cannot be your only destination here, particularly during the day. It's wonderful for an evening stroll or as a means to an end during the day (e.g., a place you walk through to reach a restaurant.) As long as you do this, you can appreciate St. George Street in the context of the town, not as what defines it.
