Are there alligators on Shell Island
See Dolphins and explore the pristine White Sand beaches and crystal clear Emerald waters at 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. It offers boating, camping and swimming as well as watersports and fishing. Bird/wildlife watching is also available. The Shell Island Boats can be found at 203 Jase Cr. Panama City Beach FL 32408.
Shell Island Boats is your local link to Panama City Beach boat rentals. They also have some of Panama City's most popular attractions. Our website has lots of photos and detailed information about Panama City Beach. Call us at (850), 630-1278 to get more information or stop by the dock-side kiosk at 5609 North Lagoon Dr. Panama City Beach.
* We pick you up and drop you off at the State Park docks about 2.2 miles down the isle.
Our Shell Island Dolphin Tours are one the most memorable experiences that you can have in Panama City Beach.
Definitely memories for a lifetime when you see our most famous residents up close, the Atlantic Bottle Nose Dolphins!
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.