Things to do · Free
Beaches, Piers, and Sunset Spots
The free half of spring break: St. Andrews State Park, Russell-Fields Pier, the quiet stretches east and west of the club district, and where to watch the sun go down.
When to book
No booking needed. Go when the flag is green and the sun is out.
What it costs
Free, apart from park entry and the pier walk-on fee.
Know before you go
- Read the beach flags every time you walk onto the sand
- No alcohol on the sand in March; no glass ever
- St. Andrews charges a small entry fee per car
- The pier has a walk-on fee; sunset is worth it
Questions
Where's the calm water? St. Andrews State Park's lagoon side and the jetty.
Best sunset spot? End of Russell-Fields Pier, or the beach west of Pier Park. Pier guide.
Quietest beach? East end near St. Andrews, or a ten-minute walk from any access away from the club district.