The St. Andrews State Park covers the western portion of Shell Island. It's as Florida is. So you won't need to stop at a restaurant or picnic table. But you'll have the opportunity to see some of East Coast's most beautiful wildlands. This tour will allow you to see many endangered species.
You are looking for things to do in Panama City Beach Florida. Shell Island and St. Andrews State Park should be on your list. Rent water sports equipment and pontoon boats on our Shuttle from Shell Island to meet bottlenose dolphins during a Dolphin Tour.
Shell Island is an undeveloped barrier island off Florida’s Emerald Coast. It runs around 7 miles from east to west. It is made up of graceful sand dunes, pine hammocks, and shrub forest. An inland lake provides a home to shorebirds and deer. The protected shore means that a variety of crabs, coastal wildlife, and endangered species all make their homes on Shell Island.
Shell Island is an undeveloped 7-mile long barrier island and beach that makes up the southern reach of St. Andrews State Park. Accessed via private boat or the official Shell Island Shuttle, the island is a local must-see location for visitors who want the pristine beach experience. Swimming and snorkeling are great. Hiking inland on the island offers the opportunity to explore rare Florida coastal plant, bird, and wildlife communities in their natural condition.
The Park is located along miles and miles of sugar-sand coastline which has been consistently voted America's most beautiful beach. St. Andrews State Park spans 1200 acres. The park offers boating, camping and swimming, as well as watersports and fishing. Bird/wildlife viewing is also available.
Native Americans, Spanish settlers, pirates, and even pirates all have inhabited Shell Island. Shell Island is now home to Florida wildlife like ghost crabs, deer and sea turtles. Birdwatchers especially will enjoy the shorebirds nesting on the dunes and in the coastal scrub forest. There are also pods of bottlenose dolphins that live around the island. Shell Island Beach Tours are another way to experience the island. Shell Island Beach Tours provide personalized tours by boat and jet ski, in search for the friendly aquatic animals that inhabit Shell Island.
Shell Island has pristine, clear waters that border its sugar-white, sandy shore. This is an opportunity to truly experience the beach as it was intended. Shell Island is seven-miles of undeveloped paradise nestled between St. Andrew Bay, the gulf, and Shell Island. Diverse wildlife lives there. Shell Island offers everything you could want in a vacation.
It's one of the best places in Panama City Beach. Shallow pools can be found with fish and sea life. Plus the clear water in the Gulf is perfect to get out with the family. So bring your snorkeling gear or rent it from a local tour operator.
How long can I stay on Shell Island? There is no time limit on your stay, but you must catch the last Shuttle off the Island at the end of the day.
Agree with above, go around 11 a.m., to get the best of daytime sun, because April has some fairly cool days. over a year ago. I'd plan for late morning/early afternoon. There's no shade so if it is really warm you don't want to be there at the absolute hottest part of the day.