Grocery shopping in STT

[Tracy in WI]

I can't believe our trip to STJ is almost here -

We are planning to stop and shop a bit before hitting the car ferry on STT. Can anyone tell me the best place for general groceries and some directions as we head from the airport to the ferry in Red Hook?

I appreciate any and all help!!

Tracy

[Patty]

Here are the directions that Pia posted a while back. I just copied them myself for our trip next month. I hope you have a wonderful time. We always stop at the market before you get to Red Hook but I can't remember the name.

) Exit the airport and take a right at the traffic light.

2) Continue on that road past downtown CA, past Havensite, past the cruise ships. The road will then start to climb up.

3) You will come to a stop sign - bear left. Now about this stop sign....you will notice alot of people don't see it and don't stop as it is behind a tree/bush (unless it has been recently trimmed) If you miss it and don't turn/bear left you will end up at the Marriott hotel so just turn around go back to the stop sign (much easier to spot from this direction) and turn right.

4) Stay on this road and eventually you will come to another stop sign at a T interstection. Turn right. The "bridge to nowhere" will be on your right at that T intersection

5) Stay on that road and you will arrive in Red Hook and the car ferry will be on your right

Travel time approx 30-35 mins on a "normal" traffic day, but if there are alot of cruise ships in, and you are trying to get through downtown CA between 4pm and 5:30pm (they are all returning to the ships and people are also leaving from work) it could take alot longer.

There are a few other routes to take but I have found this to be the easiest for first timers.

Have a wonderful time!! Wish our time there was the same so we could meet!

[mrscaptainjay]

After you make the right turn at the "bridge to nowhere", before you get into Red Hook, you will pass the Food Center on your left. It's a decent size grocery store and you should be able to find most of what you need. You can also stop at Marina Market in Red Hook.
Have Fun!
Deb

[Tracy in WI]

Thanks so much! We want to keep it simple, and the Food Center sounds just right. We did the drive back in January without any problems so hopefully the same will happen on Saturday!

Deb, are you and the Mr. going to join us at the Beach Bar on Saunday?? We're hoping to meet you!

And Patty, our trip will have been long over by the time you're just starting. Soon, I'll be jealous of you! Have a great time.

Tracy

[mrscaptainjay]

I'll have to check to see what Jay's schedule is for this weekend. If he's off Sunday we will definitly be there. I love meeting forumites...they are such a great group of people!!!