Panama City is known worldwide for its white sand beaches. This city also offers much history. The St. Andrew Bay and Beach located in Panama City are quaint and historic. St. Andrew Bay was place on the map soon after the discovery of Florida in 1513. This place has many connections to the Civil War and even had pirates roaming the waters during the 18th and 19th centuries. The bay area is also known as a resort for people of the interior counties of Florida, Georgia, and Alabama and features houses built during the Antebellum years. Not far from the bay is historic downtown Panama City which features many small shops and restaurants. It is a great place for those who want somewhere to go other than the tourist-heavy Pier Park area of Panama City.
Abbie Pickett Photography Access to the sandy shore is easy from Beach Drive across the street from the St. Andrew Bay Saltworks historical marker.
Abbie Pickett Photography A Great Egret walks along the beach at sunset.
Abbie Pickett Photography A Great Blue Heron caught in flight leaving the waters of the St. Andrew Bay.
Abbie Pickett Photography Condos located on the bay offer great views of the after-sunset sky and the buildings of Panama City in the distance.
Abbie Pickett Photography A pelican swims around docked boats in early morning.
Abbie Pickett Photography The Ruddy Turnstone is a commonly seen bird in this area. These ones are resting at the Panama City Marina.
Abbie Pickett Photography The Panama City Marina is a great place for some solitary fishing time.
Abbie Pickett Photography Martin Theater, located on Harrison Avenue, was built in 1936 and hosts various events.
Abbie Pickett Photography Even the oldest buildings downtown offer shots of simple beauty.
Abbie Pickett Photography Looking for a place to do some waterfront dining? Bayou Joe’s Marina and Grill is located right on a dock that offers beautiful views of the Massalina Bayou as you eat.
Have you explored the historic St. Andrews bay area? Where is your favorite spot to visit? Share your story in the comments below.
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Access to the sandy shore is easy from Beach Drive across the street from the St. Andrew Bay Saltworks historical marker.
A Great Egret walks along the beach at sunset.
A Great Blue Heron caught in flight leaving the waters of the St. Andrew Bay.
Condos located on the bay offer great views of the after-sunset sky and the buildings of Panama City in the distance.
A pelican swims around docked boats in early morning.
The Ruddy Turnstone is a commonly seen bird in this area. These ones are resting at the Panama City Marina.
The Panama City Marina is a great place for some solitary fishing time.
Martin Theater, located on Harrison Avenue, was built in 1936 and hosts various events.
Even the oldest buildings downtown offer shots of simple beauty.
Looking for a place to do some waterfront dining? Bayou Joe’s Marina and Grill is located right on a dock that offers beautiful views of the Massalina Bayou as you eat.
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