Beaches & Parks
St. Andrews State Park
Gulf beach, jetties & Shell Island shuttle
4.0 mi from Gulf Crest (straight line)$8 per vehicle
What is St. Andrews State Park?
A state park between the Gulf and St. Andrew Bay with a mile and a half of white-sand beach for swimming, snorkeling, surfing and fishing, plus nature trails, a boat ramp and a campground. The shuttle to Shell Island leaves from here.
When is it open?
8 a.m. to sunset, 365 days a year
Source: floridastateparks.org · checked October 2026. Times are Central Time.
Hours can change with the seasons and after storms, so call ahead.
