Hiking Trails
Shell Island is a great spot for snorkeling near Panama City Beach in Florida. Shell Island Cruises will help you start your adventure.
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 an excellent way to see deer as well as other park wildlife. There are also two short and easy hiking trails through the Park, which allow you to see coastal scrub habitats and native pine forests.
We love our local dolphins and want them to flourish for future generations to enjoy. We wish they would be as excited to see us as we are to see them! But unfortunately, that would mean that they are being fed by people on boats, which is not only illegal but ultimately dangerous for the dolphins.
These wild animals are free to roam in their natural habitat and do what they like. They are observant of them as they are and rely on their mood and what they do. Although encounters are quite common, we cannot guarantee them. The laws of The Marine Mammal Protection Act of 2002 and any subsequent amendments are binding on us. We are prohibited from feeding or harassing dolphins and we are very strict about this. Thank you for understanding.
These are just a few of the many recreational possibilities available at Shell Island, Panama City Beach's most famous attraction. Our website has more details and many photos. Join us on the Shell Island Web Cam, and you can see the beauty of this park while planning your trip. For booking your trip to the shell island, give us a call at (+1)850 756 7537. Or drop by 405 Cliftonia Cir. Panama City Beach FL 32408
After spending about an hour on Shell Island, we will take a leisurely sailing trip out to the Gulf of Mexico in search of wild dolphins. Please see the dolphin disclaimer below. While we hope that the right conditions will prevail, it is very rare to not see dolphins. However, the itinerary is determined by the weather conditions and your safety. Enjoy a lively party on Panama City Beach's dock with music, dancing and games.
On the Shell Island Cruise Seafari Boat Tour, you will experience the Historic Grand Lagoon. Look out for wildlife and aquatic wonders as well as seashells. Shell Island is a great place to relax, swim, shell, picnic or just enjoy the island. Book your Shell Island Cruise Seafari Boat Tour Today to make unforgettable memories!
Snorkeling is safe and easy for people of all ages. One of the best things about Shell Island is that the calm shallow water behind the jetty is the perfect place for first-time snorkelers to try the sport.
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.
Shell Island has a fascinating amount of local wildlife including dolphins, loggerhead turtles, green sea turtles, ghost crabs, beach mice, nine-banded armadillos, alligators that live in the lake on the island, marsh rabbits, racoons and more.
There is still an amazingly pristine, uninhabited island just waiting to be explored. Shell Island is a barrier island, a 7-mile stretch of undeveloped land nestled between the Gulf of Mexico and St. Andrews