St. Andrews State Park

Introduction to St. Andrews State Park

St. Andrews State Park offers a range of attractions and activities that can satisfy every member of your family. The park features a nearly 2-mile-long white sand beach, paved bike trails, marked hiking trails, and water sports equipment rentals, including canoes, kayaks, and snorkeling gear. Additionally, visitors can enjoy shuttle boat tours to Shell Island, a 7-mile-long undeveloped barrier island. The park also includes a concession stand that offers snacks, souvenirs, and fishing supplies.

What Visitors are Saying

Recent visitors have described the park as beautiful, praising the clean beach with excellent shelling opportunities and well-maintained facilities. Visitors noted that ongoing construction can cause some confusion at the entrance, and some parts of the park may be closed. However, they lauded the improvements being made to the park's amenities. Moreover, the park is a great place for wildlife spotting. Beachgoers reported seeing a variety of animals such as alligators, herons, ibis, white-tailed deer, and even bald eagles. Most of this wildlife activity is concentrated around the park's lagoon rather than the Gulf beach.

Location

St. Andrews State Park is located 3 miles east of Panama City Beach, off State Road 392 (Thomas Drive).

Operating Hours

The park is open from 8 a.m. to sundown every day of the year.

Entrance Fees

Entrance fees for the park are as follows:

• $8 per vehicle with two to eight passengers
• $4 per single-occupancy vehicle
• $2 for pedestrians and bicyclists

For more information, visit the park's website.