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Your Panama City Beach vacation isn’t complete until you’ve see the natural and lovely beauty of Shell Island. Contact us today to book your trip and make your vacation one to remember.
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The Park lies along miles of sugar-sand coastline, which is consistently rated America's best beach. St. Andrews State Park is 1200 acres. It offers boating and camping as well as swimming and watersports. You can also bird/wildlife watch. The Shell Island Boats are located at 203 Jase Cr. Panama City Beach FL 32408.
Enjoy a Panama City Beach snorkeling experience at the Grand Lagoon. Our snorkel tour captains will take you to the best spots on the St. Andrews State Park island jetty. There are many marine habitats available, from sandy bottoms to shallow grass flats to the rugged faces of the jetties. There are many species of tropical fish, including crabs, rays and, if you are fortunate, some bottle nose dolphins or sea turtles. High-quality snorkel gear is available to rent, or as part a Panama City Beach tour package.
Your Panama City Beach vacation isn’t complete until you’ve see the natural and lovely beauty of Shell Island. Contact us today to book your trip and make your vacation one to remember.
Are you looking for activities in Panama City Beach Florida Shell Island and St. Andrews State Park should be on your list. You can rent watersport gear and pontoon boats or take a Dolphin Tour to see bottlenose dolphins.
Would you like to go swimming with dolphins or rent a jetski? Parasailing is a great option for your family. Shell Island has all the information you need to plan your vacation. You can also purchase these items in advance so that you are guaranteed a reservation.
St. Andrews State Park Campground Camp Store can rent beach bikes. You can also ride on the 2-mile-long paved bike trail that runs through the park. It's a great spot to view deer or other park wildlife. Two short and easy hiking trails offer a great opportunity to see the native pine forest and coastal scrub habitats.
You can also find any type of vacation activity that interests you, including lots of kid-friendly options right here. You can find out more about where to stay in Florida and where to go once you're here in Panama City Beach by visiting our Where to Go or Where to Stay sections.
Shell Island is a nature preserve with no restrooms or any other visitor facilities such as trash receptacles, picnic tables, or shade pavilions. There is no trash removal service. Island visitors are asked to be responsible and take everything they bring to the Island with them when they leave.
It is usually referred to as a barrier island that separates the waters of St. Andrews Bay from the Gulf of Mexico. But strictly speaking, it is now a peninsula rather than an island. Shell Island was an actual island in the past, right after the St.
Once you get there it is all worth it, as it is the most beautiful water I've ever seen. It is like you are swimming in a pool. It is so crystal clear. We didn't know what to expect so we went planning to spend a few hours on the island. Come expecting to spend all 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.