Car lockouts in St. Augustine and the St. Johns beaches
Keys in the ignition at the downtown garage, a fob inside a car parked on the sand, a rental you don't know well — we'll connect you with a locksmith who comes to you.
Where visitors and residents get locked out
A lot of car lockouts in St. Johns County happen to people who are on vacation and a little out of their routine. The keys go down on the seat while someone unloads a stroller in a downtown garage, or the fob ends up in a beach bag that gets locked in the trunk. Residents have their own hotspots: school pickup lines, grocery lots in Nocatee Town Center, and park-and-walk spots near the beaches.
A locksmith with proper vehicle-entry tools opens the car without harming the paint, glass or door seals.
Downtown St. Augustine parking
The Historic Downtown Parking Facility beside the Visitor Information Center holds a large share of downtown's visitor cars, and the surrounding blocks are narrow and busy. If you're locked out there, tell us the level and the nearest stairwell or row; if you're on a street, give the cross street. A clear location matters more downtown than almost anywhere else in the county.
Cars on the sand
St. Johns County allows driving on parts of the beach through access ramps such as A Street and Crescent Beach, with a pass required in season. A car parked on the beach is still reachable, but tides and ramp closures can change access. Call early, give the ramp you used and roughly how far you drove along the sand, and keep an eye on the tide.
Rental cars
If you're driving a rental, check your agreement or call the rental company's roadside number first — some want to arrange the service themselves. If they can't help or the wait is too long, a locksmith can open most rental cars. Have the rental agreement on your phone to show the car is in your name.
Children, pets and hot cars
Florida sun heats a closed car fast. If a child, pet or anyone vulnerable is locked inside, call 911 first. Don't wait for a locksmith.
Common car lockout questions in St. Johns County
Can a locksmith come into the downtown St. Augustine parking garage?+
My car is parked on the beach. Can someone still get to it?+
Should I call the rental company or a locksmith?+
There's a child in the locked car. What do I do?+
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