If you'd like to get a taste of St. Andrews student life, check out University of St. Andrews, located 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from central St. Andrews. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.
You might want to practice your swing at St. Andrews Links, a golf course located 1 mi (1.7 km) from central St. Andrews. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If St. Andrews Links doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, St Andrews - Jubilee Course, and Old Course at St Andrews are also nearby.