Parking in Cruz Bay
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:53 am
(If you're a newbie like me, you might want to do as I did, and copy and paste this information into a word document or something.)
This is a re-print of some parking information that was posted on this site and has now disappeared. Maybe someone could add easy directions to find Slimman's?
In addition to Slimman's (which is a pay lot), there are several free parking lots sprinkled throughout the Cruz Bay area.
1. There's a parking lot across from the Post Office, adjacent to the public restrooms and the Customs Office. It's usually packed during daylight hours, but you can often score a spot if you're willing to circle a few times. Beware though: probably about 1/3 of the spaces are marked 'short term.' If you stay in them for longer than 45 minutes, you can end up with a $25 citation, although enforcement is sporadic.
2. At the other end of town, across the road from Mongoose Junction, and adjacent to the National Park dock, there is a small parking lot. It only has 8 or so spaces, and is almost always full. Still, once in awhile you can get lucky.
3. Behind Nature's Nook, there is another small public lot. I've had pretty good luck finding a space in there. Maneuvering can sometimes be tough as the lot is long and very narrow. A couple of times, I've returned to find local leaning against my car, smoking funny smelling cigarettes. But, to their credit, they did step back from the car- as soon as I put it in gear.
4. Adjacent to the DMV and tennis courts, there's a good sized public parking lot. You get there by going up the hill past Woody's and turning right once you've passed the small ball field. The lot is on your left as you reach the bottom of the little hill. You can't miss it. This is generally where I end up parking.
5. It's sort of a no-no, but, in a pinch, you can also park at Mongoose Junction. They have an on-again/off-again parking attendant there who sometimes will ask you to state your business at Mongoose. I tell her I'm grabbing a drink at the Gecko Gazebo (which I'll actually do just to remain honest). Then I walk clean through the complex and out onto the street at the end closest to town center. If you park at Mongoose all day, you might end up with a flyer on your windshield reminding you that the lot is for customers only.
6. Finally, if you get really desperate, you can park at the Marketplace. It's easy to find a space there, but a longer walk back to town. And, as with Mongoose, etiquette dictates that you try to give one or more of the merchants a little token business, upon arrival or departure, i.e. buy a soda at Starfish, condoms at Chelsea, etc.
This is a re-print of some parking information that was posted on this site and has now disappeared. Maybe someone could add easy directions to find Slimman's?
In addition to Slimman's (which is a pay lot), there are several free parking lots sprinkled throughout the Cruz Bay area.
1. There's a parking lot across from the Post Office, adjacent to the public restrooms and the Customs Office. It's usually packed during daylight hours, but you can often score a spot if you're willing to circle a few times. Beware though: probably about 1/3 of the spaces are marked 'short term.' If you stay in them for longer than 45 minutes, you can end up with a $25 citation, although enforcement is sporadic.
2. At the other end of town, across the road from Mongoose Junction, and adjacent to the National Park dock, there is a small parking lot. It only has 8 or so spaces, and is almost always full. Still, once in awhile you can get lucky.
3. Behind Nature's Nook, there is another small public lot. I've had pretty good luck finding a space in there. Maneuvering can sometimes be tough as the lot is long and very narrow. A couple of times, I've returned to find local leaning against my car, smoking funny smelling cigarettes. But, to their credit, they did step back from the car- as soon as I put it in gear.
4. Adjacent to the DMV and tennis courts, there's a good sized public parking lot. You get there by going up the hill past Woody's and turning right once you've passed the small ball field. The lot is on your left as you reach the bottom of the little hill. You can't miss it. This is generally where I end up parking.
5. It's sort of a no-no, but, in a pinch, you can also park at Mongoose Junction. They have an on-again/off-again parking attendant there who sometimes will ask you to state your business at Mongoose. I tell her I'm grabbing a drink at the Gecko Gazebo (which I'll actually do just to remain honest). Then I walk clean through the complex and out onto the street at the end closest to town center. If you park at Mongoose all day, you might end up with a flyer on your windshield reminding you that the lot is for customers only.
6. Finally, if you get really desperate, you can park at the Marketplace. It's easy to find a space there, but a longer walk back to town. And, as with Mongoose, etiquette dictates that you try to give one or more of the merchants a little token business, upon arrival or departure, i.e. buy a soda at Starfish, condoms at Chelsea, etc.
