Panama City Beach, Fl

1.Any public beach access - For intimate ceremonies with 40 or fewer attendees (including members of the wedding party), small beach weddings are free and permissible. Contact us!

2. St Andrews State Park.

4607 State Park Lane, Panama City Beach, FL 32408

All of our Wedding Packages are great for this location.

Venue Policies:

  • No artificial flowers are allowed to touch the sand. Decorations along the aisle must be limited to Shepherd Hooks, driftwood, or chair decorations.

  • The location is subject to major holiday blackout dates set by the State of Florida.

Park Features:

  • Amenities: 5 boardwalks, 2 designated wedding zones, 8+ pavilions, 600+ parking spaces at each location, pier access, 2 restroom facilities, and a concession stand.

  • Entrance Fee: $8 per car.

About St. Andrew’s State Park:
This stunning 1,200-acre Florida State Park, located at the southern end of the Panama City Beach strip, features:

  • 1.5 miles of protected sugar-white sand beaches and emerald green waters.

  • A picturesque Grand Lagoon and a Rock Jetty area, ideal for post-ceremony photos.

Wedding Sites:

  1. Park Pier Location (East Side of the Pier):

    • Best for medium to large gatherings (20+ guests).

    • Includes 3 adjacent pavilions and approximately 200+ parking spaces.

  2. Rock Jetty (Southeastern Tip of the Park):

    • Perfect for smaller, intimate gatherings (20 or fewer guests).

    • Includes 5 nearby pavilions and approximately 400+ parking spaces.

Guest Activities:
Beyond weddings, St. Andrew’s offers a variety of activities, including:

  • Boating, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing from two piers.

  • Hiking, scuba diving, and wildlife observation.

  • Picnic areas and camping facilities.


Nearest Hotels

En Soleil:
(877) 233-4001
Address:  7509 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408

Marriott’s Legends Edge @ Bay Point (Faces West across the Bay):
(850) 236-4200
Address:  4000 Marriott Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408

Regency Towers:
(850) 764-6844
Address:  5801 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408

Seychelles Beach Resort by Wyndham:
(850) 236-9550
Address:  5115 Gulf Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408

Sterling Resorts WaterCrest Condominiums:
(855) 511-8870
Address:  6201 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408

Reception Locations

Capt. Anderson’s Restaurant & Waterfront Market:  $$$ – Seafood – (850) 234-2225

Address:  5551 N Lagoon Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408

Saltwater Grill:  $$ – Seafood – (850) 230-2739

Address:  11040 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407

Spinnaker Beach Club:  (850) 234-7892

Address:  8795 Thomas Dr, Panama City, FL 32408

 

The Grand Marlin of Panama City Beach:  $$ – Seafood – (850) 249-1500

Address:  5323 N Lagoon Dr, Panama City, FL 32408

The Wharf:  (850) 563-3000

Address:  9902 S Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408

 

Forest with tall pine trees and sunlight shining through from blue sky
Oversized green chair on Panama city beach
Map showing St. Andrews State Park and two beach wedding sites by Weddings By theGulf
Serene florida beach landscape