St. Andrews State Park

St. Andrews State Park combines crystal clear waters with frequent dolphin sightings- you’ll want to have your phone handy to take photos here!

At 1,200 acres, there’s plenty to do here. On land, you can relax on the beach or go hiking, biking, and even camping.

And there’s no limit to the activities you can do in the water, like swimming, snorkeling, boating, paddleboarding, and more. You can rent snorkel gear, paddleboards, or a kayak from the Shell Island Shuttle Company. You can even kayak to Shell Island- I’ll talk more about Shell Island in the next item on this list of things to do around Rosemary Beach!

The park has both freshwater and saltwater, making for some great fishing. You can get fishing equipment from the Jetty Store or Camp Store nearby.

If you’re in the area for lunch or dinner, the Grand Marlin is very close by and serves up fresh Gulf seafood made with local ingredients when possible. Ask for a table by the window to get a view of the Grand Lagoon (where you’ll find the docks that you see in the second photo above!).