Definitely memories for a lifetime when you see our most famous residents up close, the Atlantic Bottle Nose Dolphins! See Dolphins and explore the pristine White Sand beaches and crystal clear Emerald waters at Shell Island!
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.
Native Americans, Spanish settlers, or pirates have all visited Shell Island. Shell Island is home today to Florida wildlife favorites like deer, ghost crabs and sea turtles. Birdwatchers in particular will love the shorebirds living in the dunes along with the coastal scrub forests. The island is home to a pod of bottlenose Dolphins who are eager to meet you. Shell Island Beach Tours is another option to explore the island. Shell Island Beach Tours can be booked via boat or by jet ski for a personalized tour to search out the friendly underwater creatures found around Shell Island.
When visiting, please keep in mind that Shell Island is undeveloped. Consequently, there are no concession stands, restrooms, picnic pavilions, or trash cans available on-site. So, go prepared and take everything with you when you leave to prevent littering and water pollution in this scenic oasis.
Shell Island, an undeveloped barrier island off Florida’s Emerald Coast, is called "Seaside Island". It runs approximately 7 miles east to west. It is composed of graceful sand dunes as well as pine hammocks and shrub forest. Shorebirds and deer can call this a home. Shell Island is protected by the shore, which means that many species of coastal wildlife and endangered species have made their home there.
Shell Island Beach Tour has a wide variety of habitats. They range from sandy bottoms to shallow grass flats to rock faces to the jetties. See tropical fishes, crabs, rays, as well as, if you are fortunate, some bottle nose dolphins or a sea turtle. Renting snorkel equipment from the Jetty Store is an option, as well as purchasing it as part or a complete package on a Shell Island Beach Tour with Shuttle tickets.
When visiting, please keep in mind that Shell Island is undeveloped. Consequently, there are no concession stands, restrooms, picnic pavilions, or trash cans available on-site. So, go prepared and take everything with you when you leave to prevent littering and water pollution in this scenic oasis.
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.