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A 3-Day St. Andrews Glamping Itinerary for Beach and Water Lovers

Date: March 11, 2026
Category: Blog

Dates: 3 Day Weekend Itinerary
Theme: Long days at the beach without needing to leave the park.

Day 1 – Friday: Snorkeling

  • Afternoon Arrival
    • Check into your glamping tent at the St. Andrews State Park campgrounds
    • Head over to the Pier Store and pick up some snorkeling equipment, then run right down to the beach and enjoy the afternoon searching for shells and bleached sand dollars
    • Take a break up on the Pier with your fishing pole and find your catch of the day out in the beautiful gulf waters
  • Late Afternoon:
    • Gather under one of the pavilions by the Marina and load up the grill with your fresh catch
    • Watch the sun set over the horizon on your first St. Andrews glamping day
  • After Dinner
    • Walk along the beach with a flashlight in search of ghost crabs burrowing along the shore

Day 2 – Saturday: Shell Island and Sightseeing

  • Morning:
    • Gather some breakfast essentials at the Camp Store and enjoy your morning overlooking the Marina
    • Head down the Marina boardwalk just before 11:00am and catch the ferry over to Shell Island. Don’t forget your snorkel gear!
  • Midday:
    • Spend the day at Shell Island exploring the undeveloped shores and searching for the perfect shells
    • Catch a ferry back after a few hours and have lunch back at Lands End Grill by the Jetties
    • After lunch, hop on a golf cart and go on a sightseeing adventure around the park
  • Evening:
    • Enjoy a cold can of beer from the Jetty Store and cool off in the shaded seats just outside the store
    • Snap a few photos of the last St. Andrews State Park sunset for this adventurous trip

Day 3 – Sunday: Early Morning Ride

  • Early Morning:
    • Take your fresh morning coffee to the beach for an early pick-me-up before the rest of the world gets going
    • Rent an e-bike for some light exercise and one last trip around the park before departing