St. Andrews sits on some of the best water on the Gulf Coast. Walk the historic neighborhood, get out on the bay, or just let the day happen. There's no wrong move from this dock.
The most rewarding thing you can do from the marina that doesn't involve casting a line. The Historic St. Andrews Walking Tour is a self-guided, audio-narrated walk through one of the oldest fishing villages on the Gulf Coast.
Ten stops. Half a mile. About an hour at an easy pace — and you leave knowing this neighborhood better than most people who live nearby. Free, always open, no registration required.
See the Walking Tour →Audio-guided via the free Otocast app. Starts steps from the marina. Free guided tours also available Wednesdays & Fridays at 1pm — meet at the Panama City Publishing Museum.
Full tour details →Offshore, inshore, or bay — St. Andrews Bay and the Gulf beyond it fish well year-round. Local charters offer half-day and full-day options for all skill levels.
Find charters →Guided boat tours through the bay to find dolphins in the wild. Some include snorkeling or stops at Shell Island. A good call for crew members who didn't get enough of the water on the way here.
Find tours →St. Andrews Bay is calm, clear, and full of surprises at water level. Rentals are available, and guided tours — including glow kayak outings after dark — are worth looking into.
Find rentals →Clear Gulf waters, seagrass beds, jetties, and easy access points make Panama City a solid stop for anyone who wants to get under the surface. Guided eco-tours and gear rentals available.
Find options →Take a guided cruise around St. Andrews Bay and the surrounding waterways. Good for the crew members who want to be on the water without doing any of the work for once.
Find cruises →Quiet stretches of shoreline along the bay — shallow water, gentle waves, no crowds. The kind of beach that doesn't require a two-mile hike from the parking lot to reach.
Find beaches →A short boat ride from St. Andrews — an undeveloped barrier island with white sand, clear water, and the kind of quiet that doesn't exist on the mainland. Good for shelling, snorkeling, and spotting dolphins and shorebirds.
Tour boats and shuttles run from the marina area. Or if your tender can make the crossing, that works too.
Shell Island info →Undeveloped barrier island. White sand, turquoise water, dolphins, shorebirds. Accessible by tour boat, shuttle, or private vessel.
Plan your visit →St. Andrews has some of the best Gulf Coast restaurants on the Loop, all walking distance from the dock.