Park with two-and-a-half miles of beaches, bicycling, boating, canoeing, two fishing piers, hiking, kayaking, scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming, wildlife viewing and full camping facilities
General Information
Panama City Beach FL, 32408
From Pensacola (135 miles): Get on I-110 N. Follow I-10 E to US-331 S in DeFuniak Springs. Take exit 85 from I-10 E. Continue on US-331 S. Take FL-20 E, FL-79 S and US-98 E/Back Beach Rd/Panama City Beach Pkwy to Thomas Dr in Lower Grand Lagoon.
Overview
St. Andrews State Park is a 1,200-acre park just three miles east of Panama City Beach, known for calmer, clearer water than the open Gulf beaches nearby thanks to its sheltered spot along the pass.
Things to Do
Swim and Beachcomb
Two and a half miles of beach line the park, including a calm, jetty-protected swimming area that's popular with families.
Explore the Water
Rent a kayak or canoe, join a boat tour, or bring your own gear for snorkeling and scuba diving around the jetties and offshore reefs.
Hike or Bike the Trails
Trails wind through pine flatwoods and dune habitat, with a good chance of spotting local wildlife along the way.
Camp Overnight
The park has full camping facilities, plus a visitor center with interpretive exhibits and concessions.
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