Fort De Soto Park
St. Andrews State Park Campground Camp Store has beach bike rentals. You can also ride on the 2-mile-long paved bike trail through the park, which runs through loops and parks. It is a wonderful way to see deer as well as other park wildlife. There are two easy, short hiking trails in the Park that allow walkers to get a closer look at coastal scrub habitats as well as native pine forests.
Among the many things to do in Panama City Beach Florida, there is one standout that should not be missed. At the far south end of the long stretch of resort hotels and condominiums lining the white sands of Panama City Beach, Shell Island which is located across from St. Andrews State Park offers a surprisingly pristine slice of Florida coastline to beach lovers and outdoor adventurers.
Panama City Beach is fun! Sometimes, however, the condo canyons and crowds can become too much. Shell Island provides a peaceful haven from the condos and crowds for your family. The price is also very reasonable. Shell Island Water Taxi can take you and your family to Shell Island.
It's a great way of enjoying a Shell Island day on the beach by renting a pontoon boat. A pontoon boat is safe, stable and simple to operate. It's the ideal way to visit Shell Island with family or friends. Your private pleasure craft can take you on a cruise through the calm waters of St. Andrew Bay, and then play on the sandy beaches of Shell Island.
Shell Island, an undeveloped barrier island and beach stretching 7 miles long, forms the southern portion of St. Andrews State Park. Shell Island is accessible by boat, private boat, or the Shell Island Water Taxi. This island is a must-see spot for tourists who desire a pristine beach experience. 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.
Shell Island Water Taxi can provide a quick and inexpensive solution. Renting a $400/day pontoon rental is too costly and too difficult. Shell Island Water Taxi can take you on a shuttle from your home to Shell Island. Shell Island Water Taxi charges $25. (850) 754-2938
Beach bike rentals are available at the St. Andrews State Park Campground Camp Store. Ride around the campground loops and park roads as well as on the 2-mile paved bike trail that wanders through the park. It’s a great way to see deer and other park wildlife. The Park also features two short and easy hiking trails that give walkers a close look at native pine forest and coastal scrub habitats.
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 is technically only an island at high tide, and although the land is privately owned, the footpaths across it are open to the public.
Shell Island is on the west coast of Wales about 7 miles north of Barmouth. There is a road leading to there that you drive on, but at certain high tides the sea covers the road.