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Enjoy five distinct ecological landscapes, sugar white sands, emerald green waters and diverse wildlife at St. Andrews State Park. Learn about the park's history, activities, amenities, events and more.
- Stay The Night
When the setting sun paints the evening sky, where will you...
- Hours & Fees
The park is open 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year....
- Glamping With a Water View
Glamping now available at St. Andrews State Park. Unplug,...
- Manager's Message
St. Andrews State Park; Manager's Message. St. Andrews State...
- Experiences & Amenities
St. Andrews State Park is committed to providing a variety...
- Beaches at St. Andrews
St. Andrews State Park has over 1.5 miles of beautiful white...
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- Snorkeling at St. Andrews State Park
One of the best snorkeling spots in West Florida, the rock...
- History
Now more than 1,200 acres in size, St. Andrews State Park...
- Park Stores & Rentals
St. Andrews State Park. Visit the site. St. Andrews Shell...
- Manager's Message Whether you are a first-time explorer or a longtime fan of St. Andrews, we look forward to seeing you on your next trip to this beautiful and diverse park located on Florida’s Emerald Coast.
- Shell Island Adventures Learn more about the shuttle to Shell Island, boat rentals, food and beverages, retail stores, glamping and more.
- Glamping with a Water View Make your reservations for glamping at St. Andrews State Park.
- Snorkeling at St. Andrews State Park St. Andrews State Park is the perfect place for snorkeling. Grab a mask and enter a world of underwater vistas, colorful fish and graceful rays!
- Friends of St. Andrews State Park Since 1991, these nature lovers, artists, beach walkers, photographers and writers have raised funds for park enhancements.
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St. Andrews State Park is consistently one of the most popular and most visited state parks in Florida -- Given that Dr. Beach has also called it the Best Beach in America, it's no wonder!
St. Andrews State Park is situated on a peninsula at the far eastern edge of Panama City Beach. Bordered by the Gulf of Mexico to the south, the St. Andrews Pass to the east, and the Grand Lagoon to the north, you're never far from a relaxing sea breeze, or a chance to get a little sand between your toes while exploring the shoreline here.
You can also get off road and explore by trail, where you'll see an amazing variety of wildlife, from migratory birds to deer or even alligators! Fishing is popular here as well, and anglers can be found casting their lines from the Tiller Pier (which reaches out into the Gulf of Mexico), the fishing pier on the Grand Lagoon, and fishing from the j...
Snorkeling and scuba diving along the jetties is also a popular pastime for many, and an array of brightly colored marine life can be found not far beneath the surface. Swimming and surfing are popular on the Gulf side of the state park, while those in search of calmer waters enjoy the \\"kiddie pool,\\" a large area along the pass that's protected b...
Enjoy glamping, boat cruises, Shell Island ferry, and more at this pristine getaway on the Florida coast. Experience delicious dining, rentals, and events in a stunning outdoor setting.
According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience St. Andrews State Park: Small Group Guided Shore Dives in St. Andrews State Park, Florida (From $67.10) No Experience Required to Discover Scuba in Florida (From $125.00) 2 Hour Private Dolphin Tour Guided By A Marine Biologist (From $365.00)
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St. Andrews State Park is a 1,200-acre (4.9 km 2) Florida State Park located three miles (5 km) east of Panama City Beach Florida, off U.S. 98. It is the headquarters of one of the state's five AmeriCorps Florida State Parks chapters.
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