Sand Beach
You are looking for things to do in Panama City Beach. You can also rent a pontoon boat or take a dolphin cruise with our Shuttle.
Shell Island is a popular spot for Panama City Beach tourists looking for unspoiled white sand beaches. It has plenty of beaches and calm waters, making it a great place for swimming and snorkeling. In the surrounding waters, you will find many tropical fish, dolphins, as well as sea turtles. Walking the interior of Shell Island on land is a great way to see rare coastal birds, plants and wildlife communities.
The locals love to hang out at Shell Island because it’s a peaceful and beautiful place for swimming, relaxing and having a beverage or two while getting your toes in the sand. The problem is that you need a boat to get to Shell Island.
Shell Island Water Taxi, Panama City (850-754-2938) can book your trip for you.
Looking for things to do in Panama City Beach? Take our Shuttle over to Shell Island, rent a pontoon boat, or even take a dolphin tour.
One of the best experiences in Panama City Beach is our Shell Island Water Taxi.
It is great to go snorkeling or swimming. Walking inland on the island allows you to see rare Florida birds, plants, and wildlife in their natural state.
The waters around Shell Island are home to a large group of bottlenose dolphins. You can encounter these amazing marine mammals at home in their natural habitat on one of our Panama City Beach Dolphin Tours.
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
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!
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.