St. Andrews State Park - Panama City (FL)

5 /5 Iris: Its been 4 years since weve been here and since the storms and hurricane damage theyve been doing a lot of remodeling and a lot of upgrades which theyre still in the middle of. Theyve added a bike and walking trail and have made a number of the roads one way. They still dont have all their signage up, which is a little confusing if youre walking. The beach is still lovely and crowded but its a great place for small children or just wanting to float or for snorkeling especially when theres double red flags on the regular Beach. We missed seeing the raccoons hang out on and around the jetty. I hope they were moved to a safer, more appropriate place. We saw a large alligator in alligator Lake along with all the beautiful white egrets that were nesting just passed the overlook for the lake. It looks like someone left large wads of white feathers everywhere. Its crazy. There may be hundreds of nests! If you have binoculars you can see a lot. Theres also beautiful large sand dunes which are a treat to see.

5 /5 Jinn Kim: If youre looking for a quieter beach away from the crowds, Sandy Point is a great option. Park near the restroom and follow the trail. its an easy 10 minute walk and well worth it. Be sure to bring your own drinks, as there are no facilities once you arrive. Interestingly, some paid snorkeling boat tours stop at this very spot, so its worth checking out beforehand. You might find its just as beautiful without needing to hop on a boat or spend the extra money.

5 /5 Shirley Nichols: We went on Sierra’s dolphin, snorkel cruise and had the best time. Loved her passion for nature and wildlife and the dolphins. She gave us so much great information about the dolphins and this surroundings in the Osprey and love the nest that she pointed out. She went the extra mile and drove us back to our condo which was super sweet because walked there. We just loved it. Highly recommend!!

5 /5 Michelle R: The best beach is here. The jetty is amazing.. great for kids and worry-free for parents having their kids in the water. Great parking lot, bathrooms nearby, a restaurant, the jetty store, picnic area and grills ... I cant say enough.. beautiful. Peaceful, quiet. Perfect temperature in the water and sand.. ah, and you only pay 8$ for the day.

5 /5 Hadley Golde: This place was ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING!! I enjoyed this beach so much. The view was amazing. The salt air smelt great and the beach was clean and full of friendly people. I cant wait to visit again.