St. Andrews State ParkvsThe Lodge at Wakulla Springs
St. Andrews State Park and Wakulla Springs Lodge are both highly recommended by writers. Overall, St. Andrews State Park ranks significantly better than Wakulla Springs Lodge. St. Andrews State Park comes in at #2 in Pensacola with approval from 3 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Rough Guide.
St. Andrews State Park
4607 State Park Lane, Panama City, FL 32408
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- Pet Friendly
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
Rough Guide
Star
"If you like camping right on the water, then this is the spot for you."
Fodor's
"A pristine 1,260-acre park that offers a peek at what the entire beach area looked like before developers sank their claws into it." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This peaceful 1260-acre park is graced with nature trails, swimming beaches and wildlife, including foxes, coyotes, snakes, seabirds and alligators." Full review
The Lodge at Wakulla Springs
550 Wakulla Park Dr, Wakulla Springs, FL 32305
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- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
- Meeting Rooms
- Conferences
Frommer's
"On the shores of Wakulla Springs, this dated but charming lodge is distinctive for its magnificent Spanish architecture and old-world furnishings, such as rare Spanish tiles." Full review
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By all means, ask for a room in the front so you'll have a lake view.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Time has stood still at the faded 1937 Wakulla Springs Lodge, a charming Spanish-style building with an enormous faux-stone fireplace in the lobby" Full review