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This is a short overview of some of the recreational opportunities at Shell Island. It is one of Panama City Beach’s most well-known attractions. Check out our website for more information, including lots of photographs. Visit our Shell Island Webcam where you can view the park from a distance while planning your trip. You can also call us at (850-754-29938) or drop by 1101 Bayview Avenue Panama City FL 32241 to book your trip.


There are two areas on the Gulf Coast with more stunning waters than any other. Miramar Beach at Destin and Shell Island at Panama City Beach are the two. Shell Island's jetties have more water than condos in condo canyon. Shell Island has no storm runoff.

Where is the best snorkeling in Florida

Where is the best snorkeling in Florida


Shell Island is an undeveloped barrier island and beach measuring 7 miles in length that lies south of St. Andrews State Park. Shell Island can be reached via private boat and the Shell Island Water Taxi. Visitors looking for the perfect beach experience should visit this island.

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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.

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Shell Island Water Taxi, Panama City (850-754-2938) can book your trip for you.

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Shell Island is loved by locals because it is peaceful and beautiful and a great place to swim, relax and have a few drinks while you soak your toes into the sand. You need to have a boat to reach Shell Island.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

In Panama City Beach, Shell Island is a great spot to encounter wild dolphin pods. Shell Island is 7 miles of incredible beach bliss located across the water from Saint Andrew's Park. This natural wonder is one of your best bets for finding and swimming with dolphins in Panama City Beach.
 

Shell Island is seven miles of undeveloped scenery between the Gulf and St. Andrew Bay. At one point, Shell Island was inhabited by Native Americans, Spanish Settlers, and even pirates.

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