St. Andrews State Park

Gulf Pier Closure

Effective April 20, 2022: To ensure the safety of park visitors, the "T" portion at the seaward end of the gulf fishing pier at St. Andrews State Park is closed due to storm damage. This portion of the pier will reopen when repairs are complete.

Jetty Pavilion Construction

Effective Jan. 21, 2022: Construction on the pavilions at the jetty picnic area is underway. Please avoid the construction zone. Picnicking is available adjacent to the jetty store.

Shuttle to Shell Island

Tickets for the shuttle to Shell Island can be purchased online or at St. Andrews State Park. Credit cards are accepted.

Hours

8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year

Fees

$8 per vehicle

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Location

4607 State Park Lane
Panama City FL 32408

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Contact Info

850-708-6100

Welcome to St. Andrews State Park

With the Gulf of Mexico on one side and St. Andrews Bay on the other, visitors who crave swimming, snorkeling or surfing will be more than satisfied.

Theodore Tollofson evidently liked what he saw when he shipwrecked on what is now St. Andrews State Park during a 1929 hurricane. He homesteaded in his derelict boat for the next 25 years.

Now, state park visitors can experience what kept “Teddy the Hermit” at St. Andrews — sugar white sands, emerald green waters and a vast array of ever-changing winged creatures.

The park is a popular migratory stopover for numerous bird and butterfly species.

Besides boasting a mile-and-a-half of pristine beaches for fishing and swimming, St. Andrews also offers the chance for visitors to stroll through pines and along dunes and coastal plant communities or stay overnight in the campground.