Editor Pick
St. George Street
- February 3, 2008
- Rated 4 of 5 by
frozetoes from Inver Grove Hts., Minnesota
St. George Street is the place to head for shopping, some history, and a stop for a cocktail and lunch or dinner. It is a pedestrian-only street full of unique shops containing jewelry, antiques, pottery, original artwork, and so much more. If you are looking for a unique gift for someone, this is the area in which to find it. (This is also an area to find typical tourist souvenirs, t-shirts, and shell art, but you can skip over those shops!) I bought a necklace at one of the jewelry shops, and when I couldn’t find earrings to go with it, they offered to make some right then and there! I continued shopping for a while, and then went back to pick up the earrings.
If you like mixing a little history into your shopping, you will find several original structures dating back to the 1700s and 1800s. The Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse sits at the north end of the street.
If you get hungry or thirsty, there are plenty of little, unique places to find a snack, a drink or a meal. Sangria’s makes fantastic sangria and offers live music. It sits above another restaurant, and has a balcony so you could choose to sit outside and watch the foot traffic on St. George St. Or, you can stay inside with air-conditioning, dark wood, leather sofas and comfy bar stools.
Don’t skip the side streets – there are plenty more shops, restaurants, and sights. Just be careful because these streets do allow vehicles.
At night you can take your pick of ghost tours or find more live music.
Parking in the area is always an issue, and parking rules are enforced! You might get lucky and find a spot along the plaza that is at the south end of St. George (Bridge St. and St. Francis St.), or there is a parking ramp near the north end.
From journal Fun for Everyone in St. Augustine
St. George Street
- November 20, 2000
- Rated 4 of 5 by
willow from Nicholls, Georgia
This 300 year old street is open to only foot traffic. It is home to some of the very best shops and restaurants. The Spanish Quarter Living History Museum and the Oldest School House are two of the long term tourist attractions. Some of our favorite restaurants are the Monk's Inn, the Columbia, and the Florida Cracker. All of which boast unique personalities and menus. If you have only a few hours to spend in St. Augustine, that time is well spent on St. George Street.
From journal St. Augustine, the Oldest City