There is an incredible variety of activities centering on the water, sun, and surf from which to choose. Standing out as the premier beach in the Bay County area is St. Andrews State Recreation Area. In this recreation playground, the gulf waters are absolutely clear. You can actually stand on one of the piers and look down to see a shell lying 75 feet below the water s surface. St. Andrews stretches over 1063 acres of sandy beach dunes, bordered by both woodlands and the ocean.
Nature trails are present to give close up views of native birds and even alligators.
Also available are full-facility campgrounds, two fishing piers, and a boat ramp. Daily boat excursions leave for Shell Island, part of the St. Andrews Recreation Area. This absolutely unspoiled island is a naturalist s paradise. Time here can be spent sunbathing, swimming, or looking for the treasure left behind by Spanish pirates. Historical wrecksites merge with artificial reefs to give home to an abundance of marine life, including Dolphins, Manta Rays, and Sea Turtles.