St. George Street Reviews

Our first hop off trolley was at St. George Street by the old Gates of the city. The street is quaint and offers shopping, restaurants, the oldest school house, ice cream to eat in one of the many cozy courtyards, and so much more! Beautiful photo opportunities throughout as you walk down this awesome street. You will be transported to the historic city of St, Augustine. You can hop back on the trolley further down the street. So much to do that we need to go a few more times!

Way too crowded. We were there on a Saturday and could barely walk through the mass of tourists. We didn't shop at all because it was just uncomfortably packed everywhere. From what I saw the stores looked like they were mostly selling crappy tourist stuff, but I could be wrong about that. Maybe a weekday in the off season would be better.

Great place to walk and explore. We had so much fun in this area looking at shops and people watching. Found some interesting things and a good place for a drink. I’d like to go back. It’s history mixed with a little fun, a drink or two, and shopping. I’m sure it’s a new experience every day.

Some great little shops mixed in with tourist traps and homeless people. Happy there were no aggressive panhandlers but once is enough for me. I did not see one police foot patrol which I found odd. I certainly hope that the community is trying to improve the situation.

We were in Jacksonville for a medical visit and finished early. Having to go back the next day we decided to find some type of outdoor/safe activity so we rode down to St. Augustine. We did on-street pay by plate parking ($6) rather than the local town garage which charged $15. We hadn't been in a few years and were looking forward to an afternoon of strolling to see how things have changed. We were so disappointed to see no social distancing, no mask wearing and no safety protocols. We did a brief walk down the street and noted the homeless in the area begging for donations and felt sad. We also noted very few of the shops were following safety measures and did a quick turnaround without shopping or browsing in those. We also did not enjoy being accosted by the various shop personnel hawking their products. St. Augustine, in general has always been a bit of a tourist trap with inferior products, tacky attactions and mediocre restaurants but now has totally devolved into a waste of time and not worth the effort or hassle of trying to find parking only to have your intelligence insulted by falling for this trap. We will never go back and suggest you find a better way to spend your time.

My second or third time to St. Augustine, but St. George Street is a must visit place when in town here. It's purportedly the oldest city in America so historic in character and so many shops, restaurants, and places to wander in and out of spending the afternoon. Close the the water and the old fort. Always enjoy this place, the sunshine, and ambling up and down St. George Street.

Beautiful evening and even more beautifully sunny afternoon with family. Three teenagers were kept entertained with plenty to see and do along the way.

There are so many lovely Coffee Shops, Bars, Restaurants, Clothing Art Etc shops. I would not miss walking St. George street if you have any time to spend in St. Augustine.

Although the shops, restuarants and informational places were great, the homeless population makes it very difficult to walk especially on the south end of st george street. It's unfortunate to see but surprising to see that panhandling seems to be okay here.

The darker it got, the less police presence was seen and the more aggressive the panhandling became. Also some gentlemen claiming to be selling hats for a donation but wouldn't accept anything lower than $20 for it. The scheme is, "hey they are filming a movie here" then they flash a license quicker than anyone can read and then offer you a hat...then the donation part comes into play.

The street was nice that there were no cars on it. Allowed for an easy walk. Lots of shops, restaurants and bars. If the sun is out, wear a hat and sunscreen as there is little shade on the street itself, unless you go into a business.

OK, first and foremost this is primarily a tourist driven street, like many others in tourist town. It is lined with shops and restaurants looking to sell something mixed in with historical sites.

However, that doesn't mean it's not fun to walk around looking. You don't have to buy anything, just look around, listen to the singers in the restaurants, see the City Gates and The Oldest School. Try resisting the candy shops, ice cream and cold drinks.....but it's not easy! Walk in the shops and look around, if you like looking and window shopping, why not! Look for the "off the main street" store front for handmade a colonial period clothing shop, it's like shopping for clothes in the 1800s!

There are several jewelry stores we enjoy looking in, but J.R. Benet is our favorite. The people are friendly and helpful and jewelry unique and not priced too high.

As many other reviews have noted the only real negative to a walk along St. George street is the homeless people. Although we've never had an aggressive encounter some have been mentioned and it is sadly an inevitability it will/can happen.

You owe it to yourself to walk down St. George at least once on your visit.

My wife and I had a great time while visiting Saint Augustine. There are so many things to see and do along St. George Street, Charlotte Street and the surrounding area. The shops, eateries and bars provided us with many choices. Everywhere we went the people were exceptionally friendly. We were a bit surprised at the amount of homeless people in the area however, it was never a problem. When we gave a homeless person a sandwich, he was very polite and appreciative. However, if you're looking at accommodations, please do not stay at the Holiday Inn Express Saint Augustine North on Route 16. As an IGH member since 1994, I have never stayed at a Holiday Inn Express that was so disturbing. The whole experience from our accommodations to the continental breakfast was a horrible experience. Hotel management was unavailable the entire weekend. We weren't able to shower for 2 days due to uncontrollable how water in our shower. However, the employees on site were professional and tried to assist the best they could. To date we haven't received any communication from hotel management regarding our stay.

“Touristy” street with lots of expensive shops, but some fun and yummy restaurants. We mostly used St. George Street as a cut through to other places we were going in St. Augustine.

Given all I had heard about what a wonderful area this was, I was disappointed that it was all average dining and shopping with the occasional tiny "museum" thrown in. I was also a little surprised by the number of homeless people who sit along the side of the street with signs up asking for money.

You can't go to St Augustine without at least one stroll down St George Street and more likely several!!! The are shops restaurants, confectionery shops and historical sites. It was fun grabbing an ice cream cone and just walking and looking.

I love this area! Everything is within easy walking distance, yet you could spend all day going in and out of all the shops. All kinds of gifts, food, and experiences in one little street!

Busy place with so many shops, restaurants and museums. Dog friendly. Lots of walking . Paid parking didn't seem very close but if you can find on street parking near where you want to go, you will find it easier.

A fun, easy walk, that you can do in a couple of hours. Unfortunately, they have a homeless problem that we noticed that we didn't see several years ago.

Lots of different stores and attractions nearby. Restaurants are also on this street. Usually something for everyone.

We wandered up & down the street on two different days. It was hard to find parking. But once we were parked, we wandered & took pictures. We ate at the Prohibition Kitchen & shopped in & out of several stores.

Walked St Augustine with friends enjoying famous St George st with its many shops, pubs, galleries, and restaurants. Very quaint old world feel with cobblestone walk ways. Had drinks at a pub followed later by a nice dinner at Raintree restaurant.

This is a typical touristic destination in that it is very crowded during the weekends and probably during holidays. Lot’s of restaurants and tourist shops. Great if you like crowds but probably better to visit during the slow season. Also parking is hard to find and the fees are high to park a car

St. George Street and the old town is where all people hang out, walk and pick up a restaurant. So I really recommend you to try to book a hotel where you can go to this area on walking (to park a car in this area is almost impossible).

We walked through the original gates of the city onto St George Street. Some shops were touristy but there were many gems as well. I bought pottery made in Mexico and hand painted and bought a ring in a beautiful jewelry shop. There is a 5 and 10 store for trinkets and inexpensive hoodies. We got ice cream and also had lunch at an outdoor cafe. Many bars with live music as well. Country’s oldest school house is here too. Very dog friendly. It’s worth a visit.

Saint George Street is a most when you’re in Saint Augustine! This was our first trip, and we enjoyed the quaint shops and awesome food. So much to see and do!

This was a great place to hang out! Shops, snacks, drinks, dinner - all in one place. Everyone is friendly. Each place had their own vibe. Very welcoming.

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.

We visited St George St. recently after not having gone there for maybe 10 years. We were very disappointed at how run down the area looked compared to as before. First of all, parking can be a challenge and you have to pay to park by the hour. Most of the stores are very "touristy" and the restaurants are "grab and go" or else very expensive. Nothing I'd call "family friendly".

Nice place to stroll up and down in and out of shops. Plenty of restaurants to choose from. Can be crowded

St. George Street is a must if you visit St. Augustine. Plenty of shopping and restaurants, definitely something for everyone! We love the charm here.

Lots of stores to choose from. Lots of restaurants to choose from. Off the main path but worth it all. Smallest street is located in this area.

First time to the area. We were expecting more history. St George Street is just a row of tourist trap shops.

We strolled down St George Street twice during our visit. So many shops and restaurants! I know people were mentioning high prices, but I didn't find them out of line with any tourist destination I've been to. We enjoyed the prohibition kitchen for lunch, as well as the pizza by the slice restaurant. Take time to stop and read all the historic plaques on the buildings. It's quite amazing really! It's like stepping back in time. The street was within walking distance of our hotel so we did not have to deal with parking.

We visited this street the week before Christmas in 2017 for the Nights of Lights. It was amazing. We were blown away. But we just went back the week after Christmas in 2021 and it was awful.

The first time our group was two adults, a 9 year old and a 6 year old. It wasn't too crowded. It was a little chilly so we were bundled up in sweaters. We were enchanted by everything. It felt like we had gone back in time to a Spanish village. We used to live in Europe and it reminded us of different places we had visited there.

This time our group was two middle aged adults, two elderly adults, a 13 year old, and a 10 year old. Our favorite Italian Pizzeria had closed. It was warmer and the street was CROWDED. A lot more people were drunk and loud. The lines were insane. There was a large number of homeless people sleeping along this street. The entire atmosphere was completely different. Instead of the quaint Spanish street we visited last time, it felt like your average tourist trap that I've seen too many times living in Florida.

We are going to spend the next few days vising the historic sites like the Fort, the Basilica, the Orthodox Shrine, and the Distillery. But we won't be spending time walking up and down St. George Street like we did last year.

I'm ranking it 4 stars for the first time we went in 2017, and 2 stars in 2021.

The old St George Street is beautiful but the one downside is that the stores are either tourist gift shops with the same items and ice cream stores, we walked it only to get from point A to B. It was lovely to walk in the morning before it was congested with people.

Had a good time walking around at George’s street. Lined with great restaurants, bars and shops. Would recommend going in the morning to avoid the heat

This was a beautiful place to walk, day or night. My husband and I stayed at the St George Inn, at the start of this street and walked it in the morning before the shops were open, in the afternoon, when it was crowded with shoppers, and in the evening when it was bustling with nightlife. I never felt unsafe, but then again, my husband is a big guy. I don’t know that I would want to walk it alone in the morning or at night. There are a LOT of homeless people there. We saw two getting into an argument with each other and one getting into an argument with herself. They were both a bit scary.

That said, the street is full of an assortment of shops unlike any I’ve seen. From French Crepes to Irish Pub food, ice cream to coffee shops, clothes and jewelry, candy and cigars, the vendors have just about everything. If you are craving it, I think you can find it to eat on St George St.

St. George Street was a great place to walk. They have food, boutiques, distillery. It's a good place to spend a few hours.
Worth the time!

Everyone who visits St Augustine needs to hit St George st.
Lots of unique shops and restaurants.
Many local artisans selling their creations.
I love this place.

Great little shops everywhere. Obviously the place to go when in St. Augustine.

However though, I was deeply saddened by the way people who were there. The place was PACKED! I mean more than Disney World. And I know a thing or two about them. So many people from out of town/ country! I would say it was about a 60/40 of people who were wearing mask and the other who could care less. No social distancing what so ever. Especially when night time rolled in. The amount of bar hoppers who were coming in without masks!!! We didn't even stay for the night of lights event.

Parking is a nightmare. Lots were charging $10, $15, $20, $30!

Beautiful old street with plenty of shops with clothing, jewelry, sweets, very close to old fort, colonial quarter, pirate museum. Excellent idea for a rainy day to entertain our teenagers. You’ll find bars and restaurants to get some delicious local food. I was pleasantly surprised with amount of public toilets, so if you have children one less thing to worry about 😊

St George Street is the main pedestrian drag in the historic center of St Augustine. from the old city gates to the Plaza de la Constitucion. This half mile walk has it all, from tourist attractions, churches and restaurants. A great place to immerse yourself in the vibe of St. Augustine. Jolly Chriss.

I visited with my grandkids and they enjoyed visiting the shops and people watching. We were there mid week and most of the restaurants were closed so it was a little hard to find food other than ice cream.

St. George Street has an abundance of shops to check out. The buildings are like New Orleans from the Spanish era (or maybe I should say New Orleans is like the buildings here since St. Augustine is older than NOLA). There is parking available throughout the town but you might have to walk a couple of blocks. There is a trolley you can pay to ride as a hop on hop off but it was $38 per person...so we just walked.

Loved walking up&down the street, with many shops, cafes and restaurants. The ambiance was super cozy

I walked into this store knowing nothing about the type of soaps I should get and was also having a not so great day. Then I met the best sales woman I have ever encountered, Kim. She was so kind and helpful. She found me the right product and made my day so much better! It’s been a few days and no other sales associate I’ve encountered at any other store holds a candle to kim She deserves a raise and all the positivity in the world! Will definitely be coming back again and hope to see her there and hear she has gotten a raise

Shopping and restaurants are great. And everything in walking distance. If not, use the hop on, hop off trolly. It's fun too!

It is an old place but full of energy. There are many small shops, restaurants in the street and a beautiful church and college nearby. We had a great time walking and eating lunch there.

We've been here before and always find the crowds ridiculous and the shops under whelming. Can barely get inside places and prices are crazy everywhere. Parking is like $20 and then you have to walk. If you like shopping and this is your thing- make sure to check out the steam punk shop. It is pretty cool.

Honestly, I was most shocked because we are in off season. Don't know why it was so packed on the weekend we went.

Lots to see along St. George Street, with coffee houses, tapas bars, light eats, souvenir shops and clothing boutiques.
Keep your eyes peeled for little surprises of additional shops along The Old City's narrow cobblestone side streets, and also for points of interest historic homes lining the streets and alleys.

This street is full of shops that have items for sale (clothing, souvenirs, etc.), restaurants and tours. Let me just say, I thought the souvenir clothing items were overpriced. We ate Pizza Thyme and Prohibition kitchen. Both were very good. The short rib cheese sandwich at Prohibition kitchen is to die for. We had the banana foster shake that was just scrumptious. At Pizza Thyme, we had the bbq chicken and burrata pizza. Both were very good. The crust was crispy which is just how we like it. Try these two places.

Narrow passages, beautiful old buildings and so much history. The unique little stores and food places make it a MUST of places to go while visiting.

This is probably the busiest street in the Spanish Quarter with many shops and restaurants - something for everyone, whether you're looking for lunch, dinner or just drinks. Higher end and low end souvenir shops as well.

Mixed review; some good, some not so good.
Parking is going to cost you at least $10 if you want to visit St. George Street. St. Augustine has narrow roads, and parking is in parking lots scattered around the main tourist area. Unless you are visiting a restaurant, restrooms are limited also. (By the way, if you are members at any hotel chain, don't forget their public bathrooms!) Again, as far as St. Augustine is considered, since it is a popular place to visit, it can get crowded. Oh, and the heat & humidity can be a bit much if you aren't used that sort of thing.
Now the good side. There are plenty of quaint shops soliciting your attention, especially along St. George Street, part of which is actually a sidewalk about three blocks long with shops on both sides.
If walking is easy for you, other popular spots are also not that far from the previously mentioned parking lots, such as Flagler College, which has extraordinary architecture.
There is a separate parking lot for the nearby fort monument, and at the north end of town are three antique stores close to each other with parking on side streets.
There are plenty of other tourist attractions , some a little further north along San Marcos Avenue, a main road. The only place you need a parking lot is if you go to St. George Street or anything nearby.

When is St Augustine, don't miss a stroll down St. George street. Tons of shops with unique items and charming pubs and restaurants.

This was the most crowded area we experienced while in St. Augustine. Don’t let that deter you from a visit; however, as there are historic buildings and beautiful old architecture along this street. Restaurants, bars, ice cream shops, shopping, etc. fill the majority of buildings. A few street people but we were not approached by any. Stop in at the Woman’s Exchange Gift Shop where a portion of the sales are used to give scholarships to women returning to college.

Big crowds, the biggest we’ve seen in years. Some unique shops, one or two nice restaurants, mainly tourist shops with the same sort of T-shirt stuff you’d expect. Parking close by is an adventure but that’s Florida so no surprise there. For me the fort and the plaza and other side streets are just as fascinating to walk down and the minute you step off St. George street the crowds disappear. If you go to Saint Augustine you are going to walk this street so why am I even reviewing it LOL!

This is OK....weekends can be crowded. Lots of shopping and the layout is interesting to see. Old buildings....just part of St Augustine to see.

A very pretty town with an interesting past. The information centre provides lots of leaflets telling you what to visit and where to go. We'll worth a planned visit.

Many blocks of small unique shops and boutiques. Wide variety of casual restaurants and pubs along with snack and goodie shops. Be sure to read the historical plaques on the well restored and repurposed buildings. A must see in St Augustine.

We made two trips during our vacation just so we could squeeze all the shops in. The whole family enjoyed all the shops and there was something for everyone. A lot of unique items, music, and eateries.

Nice shops and restaurants mixed with old historical buildings. All local businesses. Plenty of coffee and ice cream shops. Stop in Hyppo for very unique popsicles. Steer clear of the skin products shop that entices you in with free samples and tries to sell you everything. Dont fall for that trap. Plenty of public restrooms to be found. Bin 39 wine bar is a lovely area to sit with a glass of wine ( no food) or have coffee at the local shop in that are as well.

Good touristy walk with several shops and people watching. Good luck finding parking. Allow about a half day

There is something for everyone on St. George Street. If you are looking for a gift or souvenir there is bound to be a shop that has it. If you want to get something to eat there are many places to choose from. If you just want to look at the historic buildings there is plenty to see on St. George Street. If you just want to people watch this is the place to do it. It can be pretty crowded at times. There are benches along the way if you want to sit & rest. Definitely make sure you visit St. George Street when you go to St. Augustine.

Every shop or restaurant you need is right here. We went during the week and it was never too crowded.

Plenty of places to window shop, tour, eat and drink. Cool old buildings and a fun vibe. Why we come back!

We have been to Saint Augustine so many times and I always love walking down St George Street. There's a lot to see and I always feel like I see something new each time I visit.

The restaurants are pretty awesome and most all of them seem to have music from lunchtime on. However, there are plenty of shops that are reminiscent of what you see when you off board from a cruise ship - lot of stuff from China, as opposed to local shops. That's great if you want a decal for your car or a t-shirt. Look for local vendors/shops - they do exist.

Every time we visit St. Augustine and we walk this street we see something we haven't seen before. Love this avenue of shops and places to frequent.

My wife and I visited St Augustine quite often forty years ago. The change is disappointing due to the number of homeless men laying on this tourist street. It’s not a welcoming feeling for the tourists who visit. Unfortunately, we will have to remember how St George street was years ago. We won’t return as long as the leaders of the City tolerate this condition.

The street has something for everyone. Great eating venues, lots of shopping and a few activities. There are also benches spaced out in the center to rest if needed.

Lots of shops and food to eat. Gets pretty crowded at night but not unwalkable. Lots of bums (more than anticipated for) but they don’t bother you.

This street had everything. Gift shops, clothes, restaurants, ice cream, entertainment, chocolate shop and much more!

Our favorite spot to see all the lights during Nights of Lights. Such a great family-friendly holiday light display in downtown St. Augustine.

Shopping not my thing but seeing the history is worth it. Too many people walking around for me...especially during Covid.

This is a very occupational street. It has every store there could possibly be. And is great to walk around...also great food.

Everything was fine I had been there many years ago I would highly recommend the Southern Oaks Inn. It is almost walkng distanc downtown.e from

Very cool place to shop. A wide variety of artists and products available. Food, souvenirs and specialty items. There is a very energetic atmosphere here as well.
Do be aware of the homeless people, we saw maybe a dozen throughout and they weren’t offensive or begging. Most just sat with their signs that asked for money but no one approached us asking for money.

This is truly a beautiful street, so many shops and restaurants, you will find anything you might need. Take your time and explore

This street must be considered an attraction, and reviewed accordingly. This is a pedestrian area lined with shops and restaurants. I have been here many times. This time was different because we are in the middle of a pandemic. There was very little social distancing, and even though the crowds were substantial there was little use of face masks.
If concerned over covid you may want to avoid.

While I enjoyed the architecture of the buildings along the street, it’s lined mostly with mostly tourist shops. Tourist shops not withstanding, it was a pleasant stroll to people watch and look at the buildings.

St. George Street is the heart of the historic part of St. Augustine. The road is closed to cars. There are tons of shops, bars and restaurants. Most places close around 10. Alot of live music too. Tons of dessert places to visit.

Lots of fun people watching, various shops and restaurants. Only issues I had -sadly- homeless and the soliciting by businesses.

Love to walk St. George Street in the heart of Old St. Augustine. Shopping, restaurants, music, people watching, history and so much more! Magical!

Stores were expensive but cute to look through, every corner with shade had homeless sleeping on the benches. So, when its hot, there isn't a lot of shade outside of stores and restaurants. Ben's pretzels was great, they will make them fresh for you.

This was my 3rd visit to St. George Street. Seems different, in a good way, each time. Shops move locations and offer varied products. Panama Hats is well worth the shopping experience if you are a fan of any type of hats. They have them in stock. While in St. Augustine, ate at Harry's Seafood, great food. And visited the Castillo Fort. Great exercise.

Other reviews said this was a place to visit. I strongly disagree. It is very similar to an Amusement Park midway consisting of souvenir shops, “museums” that charge admission, ice cream shops, and chocolate shops (the chocolate we bought was good though).
Everyone in our group was completely underwhelmed with St George St.

There are some interesting shops, restaurants, and microbreweries on the surrounding streets that are worth the visit.

We rented an apartment with elevator overlooking the pedestrian street from our balcony. The street is lively with opportunities for shopping, and eating along the way

I went on a Saturday night and was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't super packed out. I saw a good combination of folks wearing a mask and folks not wearing a mask. This made me feel comfortable to put my mask on while roaming the streets. This is a great people watching spot.

Such a great place to visit, so much history! You can walk for hours to shops, restaurants and museums all close together too. A great place to visit especially during the Night of Lights! Highly recommend the horse and buggy ride to see all the lights and historic sites.

Between the history of the buildings and the retailers along this long street, there is too much to see well in one day.
From curios to textiles to excellent restaurants and taverns this street has it all!!!

Love this area and its perfect just to walk and see what the city has to offer. Loads of food options!

So I’ve been to this pre-pandemic and yes it’s crowded but this year I assumed it wouldn’t be that bad. Well I was very very wrong. We went on a Tuesday after Christmas and the streets were actually more packed than Disney World. You could count how many people wore masks. The visitors were not wearing masks even though it was posted all around. People did not socially distance themselves and I was almost knocked to the ground many times. We were unable to sit and eat cause the restaurants had over an hour wait. It at one point became too much and we left. It will be many years before I go back again but I do have to say the lights were beautiful and people were friendly that you encounter. If you’re going bring your patience you will definitely need it.

My husband and I visited St. Augustine for the first time. While St. George Street is a fabulous place to explore, do so without your dog. Oh, lots of places are dog friendly but it was so crowded, our pet didn’t enjoy it. No sniffing and had to be on best behavior for a long time. We didn’t get to do things we had wanted to do because of the crowds. If we visit again, we would come on a Tuesday or Wednesday. The weekend is not for kids or pets.

My family and I love visiting St. George Street. Great places, people and food. Pizza Time is great for pizza also! Many people rave about two pizza places down this street, but Pizza Time wins hands down! Great ingredients, fresh and actual pizza. Not a pre-made crust like we experienced at an over-rated restaurant near by. Everything is great and there is something for everyone.

To me, St. George Street is the "main" thing to do in St. Augustine. You walk up and down while shopping, stopping for a bite to eat and watching people. It's fun.

If you need to shop, this is the place to go. There are hidden gems along the way. There is a substantial homeless population that sets up along here - please stop and help if you can.

I absolutely love St.George Street! The shops, the food and the people are absolutely awesome. You can’t come to St. Augustine without going to St. George Street!

We spent two half days just wandering around the area. There were so many unique shops to see. We kept finding little hidden gems down different alleys. Everybody was friendly and welcoming into their stores.

We had a wonderful time roaming down St. George street. Unfortunately, there were many folks not adhering to Covid CDC guidelines regarding the wearing of masks. Friends had told me around Christmas that pretty much everyone was complying.. not so on MLK weekend. Every shop said they required face coverings, but still people violated the rules. Would say if you are high-risk, beware due to inconsiderate others.

Very nice little stores , a lot of coffee shops and restaurants , too many homeless people , plenty of souvenirs stores.

Early evening stroll in February so dusk was upon us. And shops were closing up. Still managed to get into the General Store for some postcards. Then we hit a pub for a beer and just relax after a busy day. We moved on and found ourselves reading some of the historic plaques that tell the history of St George Street and its buildings. Heard some live music wafting out of one of the buildings so followed them upstairs to listen.

Two words... DOLE WHIP. Cute shops. Plenty of restaurants to choose from, and adorable buildings all over.

Everyone must walk and experience St. George Street. However, look beyond the litany of souvenir shops and enjoy some of the oldest buildings in the country. There are even some well located VRBO/AirBnB like accommodations that allow you to stay right in the middle of this vibrant area.

Loved walking up and down this street. Amazed at all the dogs also enjoying the day. I never saw in the two days visiting there any dogs off of a leash or any “doggy deposits”.

This street is lined with a number of restaurants, ice cream shops, and other tourist shops including a "Five and Dime", and a handmade soaps shop. There is also a music park.

We thought there would be more arts and crafts and antiques shops but there's very little of that. None-the-less, it's definitely worth a stroll and we got our share of "people watching" on Saturday night! Including the fire and brimstone street preachers and a number of people in costumes as the next night was Halloween...

It's just a Street with stores and shopping. Nothing to impressive that I saw. Most stores were closed by 8pm and this was during the night of lights when they're eye people everywhere. A true let down

Loved the old time Spanish restaurant. Food, Service and history...Outstanding. charm.
would return . location is perfect if you are going to Flagler collage for a visit.

There are a lot more shops and food options available now than 3 years ago.
It is great for dates since you can have a sandwich or nice meal depending on your price point.
There are dozens of ice cream stalls , soap shops and boutiques.

The only downside is that there aren't many stores catered to children if you have a family with young members and there is a recent homelessness issue where you might decide to keep your children in a stroller so they don't run off and get lost in the crowds.

Museums are optional you can fill 3 hours worth of walking and browsing without them.

This was like junk alley all of these shops just had Chinese junk for sale. Wished there was more local artists items for sale. Can go to the dollar stores for better items.

Pizza time and Gelato was excellent.Kilwins chocolate was even better.Small boutique stores with all sorts of local treasures,gifts ,food and clothing.

There are lots of small shops up and down this old pedestrian mall. Bars, restaurants and gift shops line both sides of these narrow streets. It’s easy to get lost in all of the little alleys, and it adds to the fun, you never know what you’ll find around the next corner. It’s not the best for a person in a wheelchair, as the streets are made of brick, and the few sidewalks are narrow, and broken. But, it can be done.

There’s still a pandemic going on and most of us haven’t been vaccinated yet. But in St. Augustine they attitude is what pandemic? The stores in this area weren’t enforcing masks or distancing. I love this area. It’s lovely and unique. But we won’t be back til the pandemic ends.

Packed with tourist and touristy shops. A lot of people like that vibe, but I don't. The saving grace was Kilwin's ice cream at both ends and the little shop that sold the frozen key lime pie dipped in dark chocolate. That was off the main drag.

Many good restaurants. A lot of the stores were very pricey. I was surprised at the homeless people sitting around. Can they not move them somewhere else?

What a fun place to spend an afternoon! So many restaurants to choose from, adorable little shops and areas to just sit and poeple watch! Loved it.

Soap store scam is classic bait and switch. Don’t get fooled by sales people offering free samples. Sales people compliment you to get on your good side and sucker you into spending huge amounts on products that do not work. Be ware.

I’ve been coming here since before I was one and this is a must visit. Fun shops, cool history, places to eat and more. It’s a must visit for all ages to enjoy time shopping eating and seeing really fun history. Visit the fort or other attractions while you’re there. I can’t come to St. Augustine and not visit here.

We have been going to the St.Augustine area for many years and this trip decided to return to St George Street. The Historic Downtown Parking Facility next to the visitor's center is a good place to park although the $15 per entry seemed steep. The visitor's center is clean and neat, especially the restrooms. I was surprised by the number of panhandlers and homeless people that were sitting and sleeping on the pedestrian only avenue. Then there was the kid who flashed by on his scooter with his radio blaring. I went into a cute little jewelry store where the radio must have been at max volume, After hearing a commercial on pubic hair removal, I decided to leave. The store clerk was oblivious. Several employees stood outside their shops trying to engage pedestrians to come in. I was also surprised by the number of people with dogs. We dodged a a few leashes and watched where we stepped. We spent about $60 in the two hours we were there. We had an enjoyable time but won't be in a hurry to return.

Fun street to walk on in the old city. Lots of shops, restaurants, bars and museums. Great area at any time of the day. Its a must do area of St. Augustines and is worth spending an hour or two to walk around or get a meal. We visited here after dining at Harrys for dinner. We stopped in to hear a local band playing outside at the Colonial Oaks (for free and under the stars) and then watched a great magic show at Magicians Inc. across the street - only $10 each which was such a good deal.

I’m not sure what I expected, but this is way too touristy for me. Crowded streets, souvenir shops, and lots of bums loitering about. Things have changed since we were here last time about 10 years ago. I just didn’t feel the history at all, with everyone wanting to take my money. A half day is plenty.

It’s a fun street to walk down with lots of different shops to even just window shop. In the evenings there were live bands playing at it was fun for my teens. The stores do ask close early, actually all of St. Augustine closes down early evening around 5-8 for most stores.

Enjoyed walking the traffic free St George street. Many interesting shops better than the average Florida t shirt shops. Many good looking places to eat and have an adult beverage.

St George street is more than just your average souvenir shops. There’s a lot of variety, from pirate stores, to magnificent art, it is definitely worth going. I found parking relatively easy on the street, but I was there mid-morning on a weekday. Parking was about $10 for 3-4 hours and I spent the entirety of it walking around and getting lunch. It truly has something for everyone.
With that said, I was surprised to see homeless people lying outside some of the shops. They didn’t bother anyone, but it’s worth noting.

Interesting stores for certain and some delightful store owners or employees to chat up ... and few unique restaurants ... but as usual .. typical tourist trap and very expensive. If you have never been, though, go.

You can spend a good couple of hours hitting a variety of shops. There is some goofiness, but it lacks the characters you might see in other central old market areas.

The trolley dropped us off nearby and we enjoyed the little boutiques and restaurants and the hundreds of ice cream shops. Definitely a tourist experience but a cute one!

Many souvenir shops, eateries/bars, art galleries & local boutiques situated on old brick streets. Recommend the local art galleries, the french pastry shops & local boutiques for something unique.

Whatever you're looking for its all here, a bite to eat, a sweet treat, that perfect hat, a gift to take home or just a beer and a place to people watch! We discovered the St Augustine Seafood Company and ate there 3 days in a row. Our bartender Shannon felt like an old friend and the oysters were so good, especially with Shannon's recommendation for a local IPA!

Shop's, shop's and shop's there is lot's to see and it is just a wonderful walk to spend with family and friends.

Guess you can’t avoid it, but I’d try. Junky shops, mediocre restaurants preying on tourists, and covered in homeless folks. We ran when two of the homeless guys dogs got in a fight.

Very enjoyable street with many shops and restaurants. Definitely no shortage of ice cream and chocolate shops.

St George Street had a lot of interesting shops. A lot are geared towards tourist and can be crowded at times. There are a lot of homeless people in the area. None of them bothered us. I did see some police presence during one afternoon. It is not a place I would want to walk by myself.

this is definitely a touristy area but it is fun and interesting. Can be very crowded at certain times of the day. Parking is at a premium. Mostly shops and restaurants. be sure to poke down some of the side streets.

Cute old city street with a lot of restaurants and shops. I would recommend not heading there until at least after 11am; not all of the places are open prior to that

Yes it is full of shops and people hawking free samples, but in mid January, it is not very crowded and we enjoyed the lively atmosphere.

Went to a few attractions near this street so we parked close by each time. Ended up walking this street multiple times and loved it, seemed different each time. Kept finding new alleys and new shops to explore. So much variety in shops and food, and the small streets blow my mind, so cool!!

Enjoyable walking streets and browsing. The "main gate" of the city was entriguing to us. The history that one can enjoy walking throughout the area is amazing. Can be a little over the top touristy too.

Shopping, restaurants, sweet stops and more. Lots of character and unique shops line the street. This is a trail through the historic area of St Augustine.

We visit St. Augustine every year and we will be skipping St. George street from now on.

Expensive shopping for touristy souviniers. Stores window displays were welcoming to some, but not to others. Some areas smelled really bad. People on TripAdvisor complain about the homeless people, but they were harmless. There is a woman who carries her flag up and down the street who made me feel unsafe as she shouted at people passing. We found out she is there regularly. Google it.

Several really good eateries, shopping is sketchy. Fun to browse but not much great to buy. Nice to hear music coming out of the bars. Good popcorn shop. Some good museums and the oldest school house is a must.

fun stores- lotsa fooderies ~ live music on the weekends ~ great for people watching ~ Bring your dog

Great weather and less travelers made this a fun day for my husband and I! Lots of great stores featuring clothing, keepsakes, ice cream, and more! I did get sucked in to a store where the gentlemen really encouraged me to buy some eye cream since I 'look so tired' (not the best sales technique!). Regardless, we had a great time and would love to visit again!

St.Georges Street is legendary and it’s a walking only street which has loads of great shops and bars. Really nice vibe.

I really enjoyed walking through this historic area. Such a variety of shops, bars, restaurants, coffee, ice cream, etc. Pretty crowded though and not the easiest to find parking. We loved the Christmas lights in the area. Just know there are some homeless people in the area, but they never bothered anyone

You have to go to St. George Street if you are visiting St. Augustine. There are so many great restaurants, bars and shops. I was surprised but the amount of homeless people that were hanging out/living on the street.

I loved to walk on this little street. Very nice, clean and well kept. It's a must see place in st Augustine

Get rid of homeless, people passed out nodding out from drug use. While walking around one corner urine smell and urine in cups and bottle. I took grandchildren on a family outing
Was very disturbing, feeling unsafe and uneasy. My grandson was asking why these people were sleeping on the ground? I had to try and explain this !? Children shouldn't have to be exposed to this.

This quaint alley takes visitors back in time. It is a good mix of historical buildings and modern additions. We found many restaurants, bars, ice cream shops, souvenir stalls and clothing shops all mixed into one street. It is also a great place to take in the ambience and people watch.

It is a "must do" place when visiting St Augustine.

Some reviewers had mentioned homelessness. Yes, we also did see a few people here. It takes away from positive experience. Let's hope the city can find a solution for these people in need.

If you’re interested in souvenirs this is the place to be. More than a few homeless hanging out on street which made it uncomfortable to me.

St. George Street for no one that knows is a street loaded with small shops and restaurants/bars. It is nothing more than a long strip mall in my opinion. There is nothing really redeeming to it. More of a tourist trap to get your money. Everyone has to do it but after being to St. Augustine many times I see it for what it is. Not that impressive when there is so much history around you.

Imagine yourself walking down a fairly narrow bustling old street in 17th century Europe lined with merchant shops and lit by lanterns. The architecture sort of evokes the aesthetics of say “The Shambles” of York. Or maybe something a little bit like “Diagon Alley” from Harry Potter. The main drag has numerous little off-shoot malls, pubs have hidden courtyards, many assorted shops, walk-up eateries and some restaurants (Columbia Restaurant being dominate). Stepping over a sprawled-out homeless person may be occasionally necessary. Coffee houses are recessed back into these areas with little courtyards. Having perused this area during both day and night, we noticed that this scene takes on a real interesting romantic and fun ambience at night with a dimly lit medieval or colonial European vibe amidst tropical vegetation.

Expected quaint charm, got dirty tourism and homelessness. The stores are junk, the area is dirty, and most of the sites our tourist junk (More Myrtle beach, less Colonial Williamsburg). Currently in Oct. Most things were closed on Mondays and Tues.
The worst was the homeless persons, many of them begging on St George. Instead of having an escape from life on vacation, I was face to face with life's harsh realities. It was a humbling reminder that I was able to take a vacation, where others can not, however, it was not what I was expecting, and I could not recommend visiting there for a vacation. Shame on Fl for taking in millions in tourism, but cannot take care of their own people.

St. Georges Street is definitely the tourist spot for visitors to St. Augustine. Yes, it's very touristy, with lots and lots of souvenir and gift shops. With lots of crowds walking along! Sprinkled in are some very good dining and dessert options, so those looking for those options could find some very good options. It's even better if venturing off onto the streets paralleling St. Georges, and intersecting St. Georges, as there are some hidden gems to be found. All in all, not a bad way to spend a few hours...as long as expectations on touristy vs. authenticsm are kept in check.

We enjoyed walking around and seeing different places. Alot of restaurants but it was early so we didn't dine. Definitely worth going
Parked at garage for $20 and also walked to Castillo de san marcos. Short walking distance to both.

Mixed bag. Loved seeing all the people both young and old and families. Very crowded. The bad thing is this was Thanksgiving weekend when people were asked to stay at home. Half the people were without masks.
The inside of the stores were not crowded and made for easier, safe shopping. Most of the stores are tee shirt gift shops. Did not see much upscale stores. Tons of wonderful restaurants. Great people watching
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pedestrian historical street that has a lot of restaurants and tourist shops. you get the feel of old St. Augustine, but it is very kitchy and touristy. Worth it to see once and do your souveneir shopping.

thousands of people packed into a narrow pedestrian street lined with T Shirt shops, fudge factories and souvenir places selling trinkets. No good shopping or good dining. lots of homeless people. no beach (closest if 3 miles away.). only one small area of nice houses to walk or bike through--the rest look dilapidated. don't waste your time

Well, if you are a tourist, you really can’t miss this old street. Fortunately, we were there on a chilly and rainy January day, so the street was not very crowed. I imagine it must be impossible in nice weather and during the heavy tourist season. There are loads of shops and restaurants, and some are located in historic structures. Along with that is a local homeless population who are waiting for the tourists to open their pockets. In addition, there are public restrooms which were extremely clean.

This street in the older section of the city has many shops and restaurants. There are parks and benches. We liked the establishments more that were located farther north nearer the Castillo. It definitely is an area that caters to tourists with lots of ice cream and fudge shops.

Lots snacks to be enjoyed (you name it, it's there, something for everyone), shops to explore, and restaurants for dining. Music abounds, lots of historical buildings and history and stories, and lots of people. Has an almost theme park atmosphere. A nice place for a stroll and people watching, a meal, a glass of wine or a beer, and a nice day out in the open air. The whole downtown area great for a day of walking and exploring. Definitely worth a visit.

You can never get tired going through this alley. Pretty enjoyed the window shopping & people watching.

It is very unnerving to be shopping in a big tourist town and to have so many vagrants laying around and loitering the streets. At some areas it reeked of urine! I'm appalled that the town of St Augustine does not take pride in their city and clean up their streets, especially especially the popular St George's Street, of vagrancy.

of course it is all business. .... and walking along George Street, maybe solo as a middle age lady you will be approached by a nice young man, offering you free samples of soap; very polite, making compliments, walking inside the shop to wrap the soap slices in tissue paper you feel obligated to follow, get into small talk and that is when business will start. You will be talked into trying some products. It is up to you, go NOW or let them put something on your face. TODAY, only today, because today is shop's anniversary you pay only 50%. Use you common sense, of course they will tell every day another reason why prices are reduced and it is the only chance to get 50% off. Be realistic, you have never heard of these products, the prices are extremely high, they know you are a tourist and will never come back, asking for a refund or complain, even the free soap sample is looking like the cheapest fraganced glycerin soap, please, go and spend your money where you get value for money. Or make a donation.

I did not notice sidewalk campers anywhere else in the city except on St. G. Street, as if they have been told it's OK to be there but not anywhere else. People with signs saying they are homeless and asking for money, sitting on the sidewalk along the shops and restaurants. I have no idea if they have been told they can stay there in particular, just saying that is what it felt like after walking around the city all day and evening on Saturday and only seeing sidewalk campers in this small area on this one street.

Nothing is inexpensive on this street but most of it looked cheap. You can buy a souvenir, and spend as little or as much on it as you want. I would hope for more bars/restaurants, local artisan crafts, and fewer T-shirts and the same old imported souvenirs that are @ every gift shop in the country. If I'd wanted to buy a starfish or tiny lighthouse that says St. Augustine on it that's made in China to go with my rock that says New Mexico on it that's made in China, I feel confident that I would have found one quickly.

Such a wide scale selection of food entertainment and shops. Perfect for the whole family with kids, date night or a friendly get together.

Shops are lined up on both sides of the street. It seemed a lot of the shops were locally owned, nice way to help out the community.
Aside from shops there is also The Oldest Schoolhouse, and a few other attractions on the street and the Fort is across the street from St. George St.
They also had live music toward the evening.

The street seems to have become a bit more touristy but still lots of history and offerings for shopping and dining.

typical bait and switch; not only does the product not do what they promise but they're also aggressive and play on peoples insecurities to get their money. DONT MAKE EYE CONTACT. Save your money for some good products. Go to Antoinettes Bath House (not sponsored; just a fan)

Spent 4 hours wandering entire length and the side streets, Ate at couple establishments, bought couple items - all for extremely high prices .. but.. once and done. Some unique shops but old, crowded isles, cigar smoke areas, homeless folks sometimes laying in half the walkway make it unpleasant. Some fols obviously like this type of environment but suspect for most tourists, it's a once and done.

Lots of tacky overpriced shops. Several merchants were giving away free soap of cosmetic samples outside. It was a pleasant stroll. A few homeless people sleeping near the Cathedral, but they were not aggressive. Food is expensive in this area – if you go north about ½ mile, its much cheaper to eat. The trolley is super expensive, and everything is in walking distance, so save some money. I only saw a couple of people wearing masks.

Nice pedestrian street in a historic area with lots of shops, restaurants, and bars. We ate at A1A burrito works and enjoyed it.

This was a grand experience! The best boat ride I’ve been on. The day was clear, the sun was shining, and all was well with the world! We saw a lot of dolphins and many historical sights. The lighthouse, the lions that guarded the drawbridge, beautiful mansions, and of course the dolphins. The tour guide pointed out so many points of interests and many facts about St Augustine. A fun tour!!!

This original street closed to traffic is an eclectic mix of shops, museums, fine dining, quick dining, entertainment venues, bars, and historic attractions mixed into a compact center of St. Augustine. My only complaint is that there are a few too many touristy/gaudy t-shirt shops popping up. Whoever zones this area, try to prevent this please as it cheapens the city.

Around 5 blocks are pedestrian traffic only. Lots of shops & restaurants. There's some historical buildings also. The Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse.
The North end has the City Gates. The South end that ends pedestrian traffic has the Cathedral Basilica.
There's a fun vibe going on. There were some buskers playing. Some of the restaurants had live entertainment in the afternoon.
As others have stated, there's lots of homeless people laying around.

It is inevitable that wherever one travels that is historical or of interest to anyone, the the place will turn into a more disneyland type flavor - ice cream stands and stupid museums of ghosts, pirates, medieval torture museum, etc. Hard to see beyond that , but we did appreciate the historical buildings themselves.

Love St George Street! The shops are unique and fun. It is hot in July. Bring a sun umbrella or hat, water bottle and sunscreen.

We really enjoyed strolling down this quaint street with shops and restaurants. My only concern is the homeless people camping out at the entrance. It's not a very welcoming entrance or exit. However, it's definitely worth seeing while you're here.

St. George St. is the place to go. There's all kinds of different and unique shops plus all kinds of restaurants to chose from. There's also two churches that are so beautiful and peaceful.
The street has a great vibe. go check it out for yourself.

Many homeless persons loitering around or lying along the street. They make the area seem unsafe. During the day a large woman carrying a large Trump flag glared menacingly in my direction while yelling "We want Trump". I do not hold St. Augustine in very high regard.

This is a narrow pedestrian street lined with old buildings that now house souvenir shops, clothes shops, and food of all kinds. It is enjoyable to walk down to enjoy the atmosphere and the architecture. It is very crowded in good weather.

We've been coming to St Augustine for many years and usually enjoy walking through St George Street but not so much lately and this last time was the worse. Homeless people with signs asking for money seem to occupy every bench, and a lot of the sides of the buildings, all along the way. They ranged from a young couple with a dog who were dressed better than we were to others who had obviously been sleeping in the same clothes for days. Prostitutes have also crept in; one guy actually propositioned me as I was walking by with my wife. A little farther down another guy was coughing violently and ran over to a trash can to throw up, not the kind of thing you want to witness if you're looking for a place to eat. Most of our walks were done late afternoon and early evening and it seemed to get worse the later it got. The City needs too do something to address the problem or it will only get worse.

Great place to stroll take in the old city vibes. Grab some gifts or unique item. Restaurants and food places are abundant as well as ice cream and chocolatiers

Lots of different shops and eateries - interesting places to walk through - some of the older relics of the town.

So much fun to walk around and visit shops and eatery. Must do while in st Augustine. Reminds me of being in Spanish country

This is where most of the shops and restaurants are located in St. Augustine. It’s near the water, cemeteries and historical tourist gems.

What a beautiful city! Vibrant! Walk by St. George Street is something sensational with music, history, good restaurants, all in one place!

The whole Downtown St. Augustine area is very narrow and compact. Makes it difficult for driving and getting around. Parking is scare and very limited. We ended up finding a parking garage not far from where St. George Street started. We loved all the shops and unique stores and restaurants on St. George. A little bit of something for everybody. It was very narrow and we visited on a rainy day. The street puddles towards the center although there are lots of drains. But, people have to shuffle to one side or the other and it can get very congested. Can't imagine how crowded it would be on a weekend evening/night. The outdoor music park was a nice touch. Overall, we would visit again and recommend to others.

We were there on a Thursday morning, ate breakfast at a bagel shop and walked St George for over an hour dodging pushy vendors and homeless people. I don’t get the hype, it was dirty, it smelled like urine and 97% of the shops were garbage. There were several groups of kids on field trips, not sure why they were on St George, didn’t seem like there was much for kids there. Really do not get what people find interesting here…

We walked down this historic street and enjoyed all the little shops and attractions along the several blocks. Plenty to see and do. Along the way if your into this type of thing.

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nice people nice food interesting stuff fun to visit pizza icecream ect check it out and dont miss the ghost tours

So much fun going there with family! Note- a lot of stores close at 6 pm so I recommend getting there by 3-4 pm latest so you can shop. Plenty of bars and restaurants there as well. Restaurants stop serving around 9 pm and then turn into bars- usually with some form of live entertainment. If you want to do tours- ghost tours, castle tours, etc./ you may want to book them ahead of time as they do tend to sell out.

We wandered through the area on a weekday in June. It was humid and hot (because its Florida), so that made for dodging the heat in one shop or another. Food, shirts, trinkets, all of the tourist shops you expect.

The area is quaint and fun to walk through.

We stopped here one afternoon after visiting a few other things in the area. Wow, what a tourist trap. We went to St Augustine for history and was extremely disappointed. We went during the week and even then, it was crazy busy. And the amount of homeless, not my idea of a good time. We have been wanting to visit St Augustine for years. It's a complete one and done for us, never again.

Lots of fun shops and restaurants. Shop for nick-nacks, clothing, hats, art, candy, and food. See the oldest schoolhouse. Reminded me of Europe.

This reminds me of bourbon street only without all of the drinking. Like bourbon street, I actually find the cross streets and streets parallel to it even better so don't miss those. I actually didn't find many shops of interest on St George but did much better one block off and on the cross streets. We were there late afternoon on a week day so it was fairly quiet. But also made it a little more annoying with the people hawking soap or whatever free sample they were trying to give away. I'm on vacation, I'm not required to interact with you and give you an explanation of why I don't want to walk around with a piece of soap in my hand all day. At least the homeless people didn't harass us.

This historic pedestrian street was fascinating to walk with all the history, but quite honestly, all things historical were overshadowed by all things commercial and by the crowds.

George street was a very unique experience, it almost feels like you have stepped back in time or maybe in a different country. really loved it

Tourist shopping area with some fun stores and many restaurants. Public restrooms are well marked. We enjoyed the soap store and The Embroidery very much. Public parking is available for a reasonable price. Very long but walkable shopping site.

Plan to spend plenty of time to explore all the stores, boutiques and food vendors along George Street in St. Augustine, Florida. Great places to visit, eat and enjoy some fun. Was a little disappointed in the homeless lounging about and some of the strange characters about the street. However, this is the fun place of St. Augustine.

Parking is extremely limited throughout St. Augustine. Since I cannot walk great distances, I was unable to enjoy many of the attractions. The hop on-off trolley was helpful and I wish I would’ve gotten a ticket for a second day, however I still would’ve not been able to do many things, including the water tour. Parking was nonexistent for that, but fortunately their website warned of it so we didn’t buy a ticket and lose the money.

If you are able to get around w no difficulty, I think you’ll enjoy your time in St. Augustine.

If you are a tourist, this is great. I suspect the locals stay away. We tried several recommended ice cream shops, visited a distillery and had some good food here. There are a lot of shops with a variety of items and it is a place that is very alive. I really enjoyed it. We were able to walk from our VRBO, so that was cool as well.

Downtown has turned into a drag here. There are businesses that have workers standing outside on the streets yelling at passer bys. Rude and obnoxious. The city does nothing about their horrible behaviors.

Do not shop here. Purchased a product and it gave me a bad bad rash. Doctor said products are made illegally and bad material is used.

Great little shops to find unique souvenirs . Loved lunch at Prohibition Kitchen and the distillery tour and coffee shop next door.

Food, drinks, music , tours, shopping all on St George. We stayed above some stores and loved the location. quick stops back to the room for bathroom breaks or to grab a water. then a few steps away a restaurant bar with live music and a cold beer

It was really an enjoyable morning things open up around 9 o’clock. we got there early because it gets crowded afternoon. We enjoy the shopping and the people watching and the old streets. The fort is close by which is definitely worth a visit we didn’t even go inside because we’re cheap but there is so much to see on the outside. strongly recommend the shop of Earthbound nice young ladies, and an eclectic offering you don’t see other places

You can't visit St Augustine without walking down St George Street. It was very festive despite the cool weather.

This is a lovely way to introduce yourself to the old part of the city. Start at the gates at the north end and stroll along the venue, pause to see what's available, the sights, the small shops. End your walk at the central square and see more history there. Come back for a lunch or dinner, many good eats.

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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.

We love visiting the Spanish quarter and English colonial areas. The last week in January is white lights everywhere, which made for a lovely evening walking along St George Street and all the other adjoining streets, although it was exceptionally chilly the night we were there. Parking is at a premium and can be hard to find. We paid $6 for 2 hours.

Very crowded with multiple touristy shops and restaurants. Some of the restaurants were excellent but reservations were adviseable. Great seafood.

My husband and I stay at the St. George Inn at the city Gates of Saint Augustine. I love to shop, dine, drink and people watch. My favorite on the street is the Musical Park(Colonial Park, I believe), the Pretzel place, the crepe place and the Candy store right under some of the Inn’s rooms. I also like to go to the Sacred Church on the left, if heading south. It is a must see. Pay a donation, light a candle and say a prayer. The gift store is interesting as well(at the end of the church tour). But, if you have the time, stay at the St. George Inn. That way you can go to your room and rest, regroup and then go out again. The Milltop bar and grill is great. They always have a solo Musician performing.

Avoid the weekend crowd and stroll St George during the mid-week - you'll have more breathing room and opportunity to explore the cute shops.

A place with many attractions for tourists. Some businesses are interesting and others really just to attract tourists. Good food and dessert options.

We visit St. Augustine every year. Every year, St.George Street becomes worse and worse. I can't even say it's St. George Street. The surrounding ones as well. The first thing you notice when you arrive is the smell. I have been to New Orleans several times and that city doesn't smell as bad as St. Augustine. Between the trash, homeless, drunks and the overwhelming smell of urine and poo, especially on hot day, it made walking around unpleasant. The amount of homeless around so close to the college is unnecessary. They beg all passersbys for cash. Meanwhile, you can hear them talking about all the different places they receive food from. Most were smoking. It also made it impossible to enjoy any of the landmarks because they were sleeping, leaning or hoovering around them. I understand they are homeless and have no where to go, but they are making the tourist shy away from the area.
Also, St. George Street and surrounding roads are not handicapped accessible. Many of the roads are unstable even for walking.

If you’re hungry, there are several places to get delicious ice cream and scrumptious pizza, pretzels, and crepes. Other than that, a lot of the shops were either filled with cheap tourist tschotchkies or CBD oil. The street musicians were talented. There were several beggars at both ends of the street.

Love this historical area of St. Augustine. Can get a little crowded so be prepared. Lots of great shops, restaurants and bars to enjoy. Love this place.

This street has many shops and places to eat drink buy all types of goods. Homeless population seems to be growing. Cops bunch and talk. Yet, seems safe 8out of 10 on clean.

Walking St.George St was so very interesting. All types of stores and restaurants - Ate at the Columbia restaurant for the second time this year (we are from Jersey) and again it did not disappoint. Saw different things I did not see the first time.

Such a fun place to stroll, grab a coffee, beer, ice cream and browse in tons of adorable shops. There's something for everyone.

Walking on St. George Street was like stepping back in history. With shops, restaurants, and multiple historical points of interest. It is a must see while visiting St. Augustine.

We stopped at many of the shops and some restaurants, nice visit and plan to visit again soon and definitely next December.

If you like Duval St. in Key West then you will love St. George St. A mix of cute stores, restuarants and bars and the ubiquitous T-shirt shops.

There is so much history and so many shops to visit here. Very clean, safe and easy to get to using the trolley. This is definite.

There is so much to see and do. The Village is on this street and is a must see. The history and being able to see the lifestyle of the early settlers is incredible.

If you haven't visited St. Augustine I would highly recommend it. December during the festival of lights is the best time to go. Weather is great and the entire town is lit up with 2 billion lights. We rented a VRBO just a block from the Historic District that made walking to St. George St. very convenient. Most of the best restaurants and bars are located here. We spent New Years Eve at Prohibition Kitchen (reservations recommended) and New Years Day at Catch 27. Dos Catos was a great venue/bar scene with music and dancing. The shops along the street are very unique offering a great shopping experience. The distilleries offer free tasting tours and a chance to learn how their spirits are made. I would recommend Kilwins for sweets. We finished the stay with a stop there and brought home caramel /chocolate dipped apples. Incredible eating experience!

A must see. Lots of different small shops/restaurants/bars/ice cream. People watching. Catch the Spanish bakery, Pizza Time for pizza, magic show, bars. There are many reasonably priced eating/drinking places as well as more expensive ones.

Shopping for crappy souvenirs or nice clothes. Grab a slice of pizza or key lime pie. Listen to some buskers or do some people watching. Go for a stroll day or night, there is a little something for everyone.

I like St. George St. very much. There are alot of shops to browse through. All kinds of gift shops.

St. George Street has so much to offer, from shopping, dinning, events & just walking around.
When we visit St Augustine we always stay in the downtown area so we don't hand to drive & we walk everywhere.
If you visit please go down this street & ENJOY!

1/2 mile of quaint shops restaurants historic buildings. Prices weren't bad. Teen girls and adults. Children and male teens likely bored stiff. No awnings no shade so see title. Worth an afternoon.

We've been to St. Augustine numerous times and in fact, our son got married in the Lightner Museum . . but the Historic downtown has changed. There are so many homeless people laying around on the sidewalks and streets, and in doorways. It's a terrible distraction to this beautiful, historic town. Just a darn shame. And the trash as a result. So, despite that, visitors must concentrate on the history of this great town and continue to enjoy the beauty. The town must step up and clean up. But how?

This used to be a wonderful area to visit. Now, the homeless have taken it over. There is nowhere to sit, it smells, they leave trash everywhere and they shoot up drugs in the restrooms. Walking around at night is now dangerous as they will harass tourists.
The city seems to not care and there are never cops patrolling. Save yourself and go to Savanna.

Great area to shop, eat, drink and listen to live music. Something gif everyone. Ice cream, pizza or fine dining. Enjoyed spending time here

very busy place and many different place's!!!! Interesting how so many shops so close together!!! Something to see!!!

This is where everything is going or coming from. A street a few blocks long with lots of eclectic shops in some of the countries oldest buildings. Lots of fun especially at night.

If you're looking for Florida cheapo T-shirts, tacky souvenirs, greasy over-priced food & general schlock - look no further. Very disappointing array of shops along a crowded street. Only a couple decent clothing stores. Expected a much more 'upscale' experience in historic St. Augustine. We got out of there in a hurry.

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.

Great place to walk around, and people watch. Ton of shops and restaurants. Parking can be an issue during the summer and around Christmas.

I'm probably one of the people that would prefer a little more history and a little less commercialism, but it is a really fun area to walk around. I hadn't been in more than 20 years and was very thankful for the parking garage that made it very easy to get in and out.

We wandered the length of St. George and stopped in a few shops to look around and pick up a few things. We had a good time. I managed some pretty good pictures, which was my main goal of the day. It's a beautiful area.

St. George Street is a pedestrian-only thoroughfare that runs the length of St. Augustine's historic district. It's littered with goofy tourist spots but also with wonderful spots that give a good sense of the history. There are also some good stops for food and wine lovers, including Bin 39 wine bar (great selection and good prices including 20% off on full bottles) and bistro surprises like the terrific Boat Drinks bar and cafe - drinks are good but this star here is the food.

You can walk St. George Street in 20 minutes if you don't stop and linger, but why wouldn't you linger? Definitely worth it. Start from the visitor center at the north end of the street and end at the town square and the cathedral but be sure to make time for all the great attractions on the side streets (Mayday Ice Cream is a must!)

We enjoyed strolling down St. George Street, popping in the shops, and lots of people watching. Definitely a trip back in time. Many more restaurants than I remember. Not a bad thing, just a difference that many might like.

Lots of history, but lots of tourists. Make sure to walk to the far end of this street, as you'll encounter far fewer crowds. This street is worth a stroll, but be prepared as it is 'touristy."

If you go to St Augustine you can not miss visiting this street, it is the most emblematic of this town, here you will find everything from many people if you go at Christmas time to restaurants, bars and everything, it is very beautiful

I have been to a lot of pedestrian streets like this with shops and restaurants and most of them disappoint in that the stores aren't very interesting and half the restaurants are out of business. Not St. George St in St. Augustine! Crowds of people, everything open, interesting stores, shops, restaurants, bars, wineries, cigar emporiums, and on and on. We loved it.

I graduated from Flagler College almost 20 years ago and came back to St. George Street with my family this year. It was much busier than I have ever seen it and the stores have changed quite a bit, although there are a few that have remained. There are quite a few stores on St. George Street, ice cream stops, ghost tour booths, jewelry stores, candy shops, tacky tourist stores, a few good restaurants, and the oldest schoolhouse. I love this street. If you want to avoid large crowds probably best to go when schools are in session during the week.

If you're in the old downtown area, St. George Street is quite fun and interesting. Sadly, there is a homeless problem in the area. But it seems like that's to be expected in most tourist areas these days.

Must see if you visit St Augustine. Fun shops & restaurants & a great place to people watch. Walking is the best way to get around.

This street has it all! Food, Clothing, Even a Harley shop. If you want it or are just perusing this shopping district is great !

It is very crowded with a lot of dogs and some homeless people with very few places to park. It is definitely a tourist trap area, Some people won't like it but it is a nice walk with some nice shops, restaurants and some historic places thrown in to enjoy. There are a lot of benches along the street to sit on, if you need a quick break.

I was surprised at the quality and the prices. Yes, I shopped. And look forward to going again. It was fun shopping in the rustic, century old building.

Lots of shops, restaurants, & sweet treats! The variety of architecture styles is very interesting and neat to see. Most shops are for adults, so my kids lost interest quickly. Their interest peeked when we got to gelato 😉

We walked the historic small streets of St. George Street and enjoyed the stores and history it offered. Plenty to see, so one night or day is not enough. We plan to return and walk the area once again. Plenty of restaurants and stores to make it a full day of family fun.

Walking around this old town is delightful. The old houses are full of history. We walked on zigzags to cover as many streets as we could. The pedestrian mall on st george was too touristic and our least favorite part. It was crowded with regular stores.

Love St. Augustine! So much history, great food, and things to see & do. Cute little shops, beautiful beaches, etc.

Lots of interesting shops, food, "chachkey", and all of the tourist traps. Prices weren't too bad for being a tourist town. One thing that was a bit disappointing was the homeless situation. I know that is a problem nationwide and I have no answers to help, so I'll just leave it at that.

So many amazing restaurants and cute shops, but way to many homeless people leaning up against shops and restaurants, many of them strung out on drugs. I'm disappointed that the city allows them to camp out on St George Street.

A touristy location , with a number of historical buildings and exhibits, that in the case of buildings have information plaques on hem which are well worth a read. The shops and eateries on the other hand reflect the tourist prices , but the street was free to stroll along

A unique place but they need to clear out the street people and put them up someplace else. And please knock off the shameless, relentless soliciting of people walking by your store. Leave me the heck alone, would you? I’m just trying to enjoy the walk.

St George Street would be truly amazing if they just fixed those two aspects of it. Until then, I’m not going back.

A foodie dream come true. We ate a bite here and there for three days. All the food we tried was really good. The only downer was the homeless sitting on the sides of the street.

St. George Street reminded me of the shopping districts of most coastal towns, but that's where the fun is.

While it was tempting to miss St. George Street due to large crowds and hot days, it was certainly a location I was glad to hit! Some of the oldest buildings in St. Augustine are on that street, so it was a really cool stroll to just walk along in between them. There are little shops, a music venue attached to a restaurant, where you could just sit and listen to music, a fountain alcove, where we enjoyed sitting alone and eating a treat we had just purchased. There isn't much breeze in there, so we decided to go in the early evening and then take in the sunset while we stood on top of the Bridge of Lions. The old City Gates are nearby (I think we started there) and walked the very short distance to one end of the St. George Street, which is more like a wide alley. If we go back, I'll walk it again, just for the feeling of seeing the living history and experiencing the true St. Augustine beginnings!

Street shopping was fantastic! Th street was very clean, plentiful shops that didn't repeat itself. Would recommend starting in the beginning of St. George St. and making your way down no tot miss anything.

Lots of unique shops and restraunts, a little upsetting is the number of homeless people son the sidewalk.

St George street has a ton of shops and restaurants with many tourists. Very clean and fun place to hang out. Head to the water for a nice walk along the water to the fort with great breezes and sights.

This place was a perfect spot for our teenage heavy family! The teens loved the shops and wondering around and my husband and I enjoyed the historic sites… all in one place. This is Saint Augustine!

There were some homeless people sleeping on the ground when we first entered the area so that wasn't great, and there are some tacky tourist type businesses, but overall we enjoyed strolling up and down St. George street. Different types of businesses, places to eat, and we stopped by a distillery and did some free tasting. It's worth a visit if you're in the area.

If you don't do anything else in St. Aug, take a slow walk down St. George St. You'll love the shops, food items and some bizarre places to see. Been here three times and will return again.

Good for a morning or afternoon activity. Four hours too see most everything on St George's - there are more places on the side streets.

This is THE street in town. Other areas have restaurants and shopping too, but this is the one to do. The buildings are the real thing from hundreds of years ago and there is non-stop food, fun, music, and shopping. Go early and stay late.

We visited St. George street the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. It was very packed. We expected to see the beauty of historical St Augustine and learn about the city itself. However, instead we were welcome with lots of people (understandable since it’s Memorial Day Weekend), many shops selling junk, and lots of homeless people. I was not expecting to see so many homeless people. We enjoyed visiting the old wooden school house and eating some good food. Overall it wasn’t what we were expecting. We were expecting something more clean and historical which is not what this street is.

Lots of shops and restaurants. Just a cool area to visit and many nearby tourist locations you will want to see.

just a little street, but oh the history! you can't miss it...you feel the history of this old city as you walk here...

Loved driving St. George Street and seeing all the history of St. Augustine on this street . So much history for the oldest city in the US

I have been coming to St. Augustine for 8 years now. I am so very disappointed in
what has happened to St. George St. and the surrounding area. This has become a haven for the homeless. They sleep all over St. George St. so as you are strolling down looking at the historic buildings and the shops you are dodging the homeless sleeping on the street. It looks more and more like San Francesco. The powers that be need to really take a look at what is happening and relocate these people to shelters. They sleep with all their belonging and a can for money. There is a miniature golf course that reeks of urine. I would not even think of strolling around at night. I cannot recommend this area to visit.

Spent an afternoon walking this street and going into the many shops. Lots of touristy things but there are some high end stores as well. There are so many alleys off of St. George that you just wander. Lots of restaurants and places to get an adult beverage. Yes, there are homeless people in the area but they didn't bother us. I even saw a person buy a homeless gentleman a meal and deliver it to him. I enjoyed myself.

It was just okay. It's something to do in St. A. Not too long, you can do it in a couple of hours.

Too many homeless people...it's big problem, but they didn't bother anyone.

Lots of "tourist" and snack/ice cream shops.

Parking is tough, we parked by the Fort.

Great architecture to look at. Highlights are the Greek Shrine (St. Photios) and Cathedral to the South.

We did eat at Colombia, which was good. They charge $10 to park.

Place dies out at 6 pm., still daylight. I didn't see any police officers at all throughout the day and I would not be hanging out there at night.

We've been visiting St Augustine for years and always come back. St George Street is one of our favorite places to stroll and visit the shops or stop in for a beer at one of the bars along the way. You can always treat yourself at the Columbia Restaurant centrally located on the street and one of our favorate restaurants in the State. Enjoy!

We enjoyed our time walking around, stopping in the little shops although I believe we missed some. Walked over to the water and sat for awhile. We grabbed a late lunch at one of the many restaurants in the area. We were able to park in the garage which was $15 for the day. There is a nice visitor station with clean bathrooms.

I know homelessness exists but was surprised to see people in the heart of the shopping area. Guessing it is not great for the area but I am not sure of the situation here.

We will return again some day.

Very cool experience. However, it’s very crowded, even during Covid in January 2021.
A lot of candy and ice cream places.

If there's one street that you can't miss during your stay in St. Augustine, it has to be St. George Street. This streets filled with shops, restaurants, historical sites, etc.

If you can't find what you're looking for on St. George Street....it probably doesn't exist!

If you can get past all the shops hawking nothing special other than souvenirs, the kiosks selling all types of tours, the ice cream shops on almost every block, it is actually quite a historic and beautiful street.

A pedestrian walkway with some cool boutiques and nice tourist souvenir shops. Most don’t open until 10am during the week. Also, several great restaurants that you can pop in for a quick bite through the day.

We go every year to see the 'Night of Lights,' and have for years. We stay at a local B&B a half block off St. George. My favorite thing to do during the day is walk St. George and sit on a bench and watch people and talk to strangers. I think I have sat on every one at one time or another. I also think that we may have eaten at every restaurant on the street. In other words we love Saint Augustine and St. George Street.

I loved walking around St. Augustine with friends. I would have given an excellent rating however, there were many homeless people laying all over the place (scared my children). The shops were super cute and everyone was friendly!

We walked St George every single day of our vacation at least once. It is so fun and almost “other worldly”! You can easily forget you’re in the US at times. We will miss ducking in and out of the alleys and shops of St George!

My wife and I recently visited St George Street while staying in Ft Augustine. This area has some of the coolest shops and restaurants that we have seen anywhere. The downtown area of St Augustine is rich with beautiful architecture and wonderful historical sights. We highly recommend this as a must see.

Very interesting shops are dotted along the oldest street in the US. So much to experience on the stroll along St. George .

there was many stores to choose from and many places to eat, there was even wine tasting, music and all the old buildings

Lots of shops and restaurants to check out. A little live music along the way. Beautiful cobblestone street with lots of people watching

We spent some time this morning walking and browsing along St. George street. Since it was a drizzly weekday, crowds were fairly light.

There are several different restaurants, bakeries, ice cream parlors, candy stores, etc. Also many, many shops of touristy knick knacks, gift shops, and clothing stores.

I used the public restroom right next to the Spanish Bakery, and it was clean.

There is a homeless population. They weren’t bothering anyone, but one woman appeared to be having some kind of substance abuse withdrawals. I was actually a little surprised the city allows them to sit and panhandle in such a popular tourist area.

We parked in the visitors center parking lot, which is an easy walk to St. George street.

Nice shopping area. Lots of interesting shops and a relief not to have to dodge cars when going from one shop to another.

St. George street is a must if you are visiting St. Augustine! Lots of unique shops, restaurants, candy stores and ice cream, bars, and live music all within a mile walk. The street goes down all the way to the plaza and cathedral.

Not sure what happened to this city, used to be safe, now it's full of homeless begging on the streets. Some acting very inappropriate.Not coming back.

Great food. Really good waiter, Greg was great. Made the us all feel welcome. Really enjoyed the chocolate brownie

spend an entire day visiting shops, restaurants bars and tours on these lovely narrow streets surrounded by historic buildings

Love all the small shops, the food, the museums, the fort, one can wander for hours. One of our favorite places to go.

In St. Augustine, there’s a street so fine,
Where history and magic perfectly align.
St. George Street’s the name, where time stands still,
A place where every wanderer finds a thrill!

Cobblestones beneath your feet,
Each step’s a joy, a wondrous treat.
Shops and cafes, so quaint and neat,
Every corner’s a gem, a place to meet.

With art and trinkets, oh so rare,
You’ll find treasures beyond compare.
Boutiques that sparkle, with stories to share,
A shopper’s paradise, if you dare!

Hungry? No worries, you’re in luck,
From sweets to seafood, there’s plenty to tuck.
Enjoy a meal, or just a snack,
St. George’s got it all, you’ll keep coming back!

As you wander through this charming lane,
The echoes of history softly remain.
From ancient times to the present day,
St. George Street’s magic won’t fade away.

So if you find yourself in this town so dear,
St. George Street’s a place you must revere.
With charm and whimsy at every bend,
It’s a journey you’ll wish would never end!

It’s been at least 3 years since I’ve been to St George St. So many new restaurants. Quick eats , shops and more. A total upgrade. Top favorites. Ben’s pretzels and Crepes. Found Savannah sweets next to Florida Cracker restaurant. All so fun and entertaining for the entire family.