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What animals are at Shell Island

What animals are at Shell Island


Shell Island is a barrier island that stretches 7 miles long and a beach that forms the southern portion of St. Andrews State Park. Visitors who are looking for a pristine beach experience can access the island via private boat, or by the Shell Island Shuttle. The island is ideal for swimming and snorkeling. Walking inland on the island allows you to see rare Florida birds, plants, and wildlife in their natural state.

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Looking for things to do in Panama City Beach? Take our Boat over to Shell Island, rent a pontoon boat, or even take a dolphin tour.

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How to Get to Shell Island


Shell Island is a local hot spot for snorkeling in Panama City Beach, Florida. Begin your adventure with Shell Island Boats.

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Shell Island is a barrier island off Florida's Emerald Coast that has yet to be developed. It runs about 7 miles, from east to west. It is made up of gracefully sand dune, pine hammocks, as well shrub forest. The inland lake houses shorebirds as well as deer. Shell Island is home of many endangered species and coastal wildlife as well as crabs.

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Are There Shells On Shell Island Florida


Panama City Beach has many tourist attractions, including the Shell Island sightseeing dolphin tour. We offer boat tours and jet ski tours to Shell Island. Shell Island's stunning scenery make it an ideal spot for snorkeling. It is also a wonderful place to capture that family portrait you have been meaning to take.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
 

Every year, visitors flock to the white sands of Panama City Beach, and each year they are joined by some 200 different species of shark. Both are drawn to the area's crystal clear waters and abundant sea life. The double sandbar system at Panama City Beach creates a deep water channel close to shore

Though the area boasts an average of 320 days of sunshine per year, late spring, summer and early fall offer some of the warmest air and water temperatures. Plus, by avoiding a visit in March or April, you'll dodge the deluge of college students who descend on the area's ivory sands every year for spring break.

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