St. Andrews State Park

Great park. I love it ! Awesome view, nice place, the restrooms always clean. Definitely I will be there next year

Great park, snorkel. play on the beach, deer, raccoons gaters. it has it all. Wanted to snorkel so head this state park was worth trying. There was weird weather that blew in tons of Jelly fish … probably 100. my husband took one look .proclaimed it Jellyfish bay and said he wasn’t getting in the water. He’d the smart one. I was determined and go in. No wave or current due to the rock jetties so as long as we often looked around for the jellyfish .they didn’t get us. Not often you get the chance to safely observe jellyfish. There were microscopic jellys that were too tiny to see… did get us but its sting was so slight you were sure if you imagined it. Got some great pics of jelly fish though. when got home a day later to Ohio. that same weird wind went up the coast and took our power out for a week. did lots of property damage.

Very nice if the sun shines…

Beautiful beach! The gulf side is crystal clear. The bay side is calm. Big jetty with lots of fish to see while snorkeling. Great place.

We went here specifically for the beach and paddle board rental. DO NOT RENT A PADDLE BOARD HERE!!! Theirs are the heavier variety, which would be fine if you didn’t have to carry them ¼ mile to the ocean! Geez! Cut a girl some slack. The park was otherwise beautiful but the whole paddle board experience and the less than stellar service from the Jetty Shop workers kind of turned me off to this place.

We visited to catch the Sea Island Shuttle boat– price was great and we had a wonderful time. Staff was super nice and helpful. We saw lots of dolphins– some before we even left the dock! Shell Island was so beautiful and well worth the trip. Collected a bag full and had fun playing in the surf and relaxing in our lawn chairs. Loved the trip and well worth the money.

We only went to St Andrews park because of the Shell Shuttle, but the whole experience was great. 8 dollars for the whole day and if you dont have cash on you payment is accepted in the visitors center. The shuttle was a good experience and the staff was super friendly. Clean beach and clear water. We were not sure what to expect so there are some things i would do differently. I would bring snacks or lunch and definitely an umbrella. Overall, the kids had a great time and so did the adults.

Another great Florida State Park, we came here for the beach and what a great beach it is sugar sand, crystal clear water and this time of the year the water temperature is about 85 degrees it wasn’t crowded and today the waves were amazing.
Like many State Parks there’s plenty to do and if you’re beach people plan to spend the day if you need a break from the sun there are plenty of areas to find shade around the park. The accommodations are very good, great restrooms and changing areas plenty of paved parking close to the beach.
Great place to spend the day bring plenty of water, snacks, sunblock if you must and a pop up canopy and chair enhances the experience. With all the State Parks in Florida buying an annual pass only makes sense it’s a real bargain if parks are your thing.

Hands down this is my favorite Florida panhandle park to camp. The pricing is so reasonable and you can camp right on the water if you plan far enough in advance. The park staff are friendly and I think they have some of the best beaches in the area. The park is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of PC but still has great access.

I totally underestimated this place. So, my husband’s family had the family cookout here. When they said park I thought a few swing sets, sum good food under the pavilion & voila. Boy was I wrong. This place is awesome & we didn’t even experience half the things available. We went from the gazebo 2 the beach & back again. I didn’t do enuf research prior 2 going so I didn’t kno all that was available. I would luv 2 go bak & do more. This is a must visit!

A weekend camping trip with coworkers and we went to St. Andrews Park. You rent out a lot and park your car on it where you can set up a tent and hangout. We had a perfect spot ocean-​side and created our bonfire right there. It was great for a bbq and smores pow wow. Throw in some alcohol and you got an excellent bonding experience. We went fishing down the road and the sandy beach at night was beautiful. Moonlight and stars with the calm sound of the waves. I was so relaxed. In the morning we were then able to sunbathe and let the kids play around in the water. The water was too cold for me, but it was clean and everyone was enjoying themselves. Some people also go diving or go boating nearby. This location is key for a getaway from the busy work days or city life. Would definitely come here again with the gang.

Rented a pontoon at the park. By the way, nice state park. Had a great time. Cruised around the waterway. Went to shell island. Peaceful! Want a day excursion? You might like this! And yes, jump off the back. Don’t act like you don’t want to…

If you have kids, I highly recommend going here. There is a no wave zone so you could enjoy the water without getting hit with waves. We come here every year just for that.
It was high tide all weekend but still very enjoyable. The water is nice and clean with no sea weed!!!
It can get crowded but it can also clear out fast because most comes in the morning and leave by mid afternoon. So if you stay later, you get to enjoy the nice quiet beach to yourself. :)
You can also fish along the shoreline or brave the high tide and swim towards the rocks and fish off it. We caught a bunch of ladyfish, hardtails and even a manta ray, which of course we put back. The rays comes in during the late afternoon to feed so you would see a school of them peacefully swimming near the shoreline. Amazing to watch these graceful animals.
The beach itself is nice and clean, people are respectful so they clean up after themselves, thank goodness. There’s a fresh water shower there as well. You can also grill out under one of those picnic areas. Great place for grilling, chilling and beaching. :)

Very nice park nestled water front in historic St. Andrews. Nice lush vegetation, paths, and boardwalks. Has some history items from the civil war, a 250+ year old Oak tree, and a 4 headed palm tree. I highly approve.

This is the absolute best place to take kids! It’s a protected cove so there are very little waves and its shallow with crystal clear water! The snorkeling is pretty good out by the rocks but there are fish everywhere. We did see a few jellyfish but most were babies with no stingers. Don’t forget your inner tube, it’s great to kick back and relax! It costs a few dollars to get in but it’s good all day.

Love this campground! It was easy to find, very safe (park rangers check your reservation/​pass so no one can sneak in after dark), and had plenty to do for families. It’s best for RV camping but can accommodate tents.
A word of warning, site 126 is very small and 100% gravel so be prepared. However the view was amazing.
Hands down the best part was the showers. There were plenty all over so they were never a far walk. They were super clean and the water pressure was absolutely to die for! Like a waterfall. The pressure gets less as more people use the showers at the same time but even then it’s still better than my shower at home.
Over all, our group of 8 was very pleased with our experience.

Welcome to the «real Florida!» This beach is great for families and entry is $ 8 per car. The sand is white and the dunes are pretty. There’s a long rock pier. On the right side, the water is rougher than the lagoon on the left side.
The water on the lagoon has a nice blue hue. It’s great for pictures, very scenic. People took family pictures and portraits there during sunset.
Bring snorkeling gear, or at least goggles. It’s not coral reef snorkeling but there’s enough variety and schools of fish to keep everyone entertained. We saw flounder and little tropical looking fish/shrimp…not sure. But we also heard a kid crying and his daddy thinks he must’ve been stung by a jellyfish. There’s more, bigger fish in the deeper 60 – 70 FT parts of he lagoon.
It smells like gas, diesel from the boats. A giant pirate ship sailed by and shot it’s cannon twice and scared the bejezzus out of us.
The wildlife was nice — fish, pelicans… raccoons…The raccoons defy all stereotypes. They were quite friendly and we figure the DO NOT FEED WILDLIFE sign is just a suggestion. How can the raccoons hunt for food if people feed them Doritos all day? We also saw deer as we drove out.
It’s a good, carefree spot for kids to snorkel. They don’t need a lot of monitoring because parts of the lagoon are shallow enough. There are lots of little things to see in the water. Be careful on the rocks because I cut both of my feet… I would definitely come back here. Maybe even tomorrow!

This was a fun beach and a nice alternative to the one behind our condo. We came on a sunny weekday, late morning, and parking was ample. The waves are tame and as a result, the water is very clear. We saw schools of fish galore. A big sea turtle made its way around the shallow and back to the rock barrier. There were lots of jellyfish, and my kids learned to spot them by the shadows they make on the bottom. Little crabs were plentiful as well. A few large ships came near and produced some bigger waves which the kids enjoyed since they had their body boards.
On the way out we stopped at Gator Lake and saw a small alligator making his way through the water.
I’d recommend this beach to other families, as it’s clean, there are lots of sea creatures to discover, and the kids will enjoy it very much.

This place was pretty nice. The beach was full of seaweed, but I’m a big girl and can handle it. It’s a lot nicer out here with a lot less of a crowd and lots of sea shells to be found.

Nice place to camp, fish, ride bikes, or go to the beach. You can tent, rv, and more. They have a general store if you need something quickly but watch them prices on certain things. 2 seconds outside the front entrance is downtown Panama City Beach. Everything under the sun your heart desires there.