This is only a small overview of the many recreational options available at Shell Island. You can visit our website to find more information and see many pictures. Take a look at Shell Island Webcam as we show you the park's beauty and help you plan your trip. You can also contact us by calling (850)-754-2938, or dropping by 1101 Bayview Avenue Panama City FL, 32401 to reserve your trip.


It is possible to snorkel at the St. Andrews State Park Pier, or out on Shell Island. You will find habitats from the sandy bottom to the shallow grass flats to rocky faces of jetties. Expect to see tropical fishes, crabs, rays and, in some cases, a sea turtle.

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St. Andrews State Park has waters that are suitable for both beginners and experts. There are many beautiful beaches that you can explore. You also have great swimming and snorkeling areas. Paddlers with experience may choose to cross to Shell Island. Or, they can even try sea kayaking out of the pass. You can kayak on Shell Island in the most convenient and safest manner by renting a package that includes a ride on a Shell Island Water Taxi as well as kayaks. *****KAYAKS NON AVAILABLE THIS TIME ******

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What are some things you can do in Panama City Beach, Florida? Take the Shuttle to Shell Island and rent a pontoon or dolphin boat.

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Shell Island cannot be reached by water. Visitors must travel by boat to reach it. Shell Island Ferry is the quickest, easiest, and most reliable way to get there. Since 1999, the Shell Island Ferry has been the official Shell Island Ferry of St. Andrews State Park.

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There are only two spots on the Gulf Coast that have more beautiful waters than any other. Miramar Beach is in Destin and Shell Island is in Panama City Beach. The Shell Island jetties are home to the most beautiful water. It is even more beautiful than those in front condos. Shell Island is not subject to storm runoff.

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Our Shell Island Water Taxi is one of the most memorable experiences you will have while visiting Panama City Beach.

Frequently Asked Questions

St Andrews is one of our favorite state parks. I hope you enjoy! over a year ago. Yes you can kayak from the park to Shell Island however it is a little bit of distance and across a boating channel.

Mochras (commonly known as Shell Island), is a peninsula lying west of Llanbedr in Gwynedd, Wales. It was formed after the River Artro was diverted by the Earl of Winchelsey in 1819 from its previous course where it entered the sea to the south of Mochras.
 

Shell Island is an undeveloped barrier island between St. Andrew Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The area stretching out for 7 miles with no hotels, no restaurants, no food stalls, no trash cans, no picnic tables, no buildings. It's natural beauty for as far as you can see.

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 with this so we went planning to spend a few hours on the island. Come expecting to spend all day!