Both novice and advanced kayakers will enjoy the waters surrounding St. Andrews State Park. There are many interesting beaches to explore, as well as great snorkeling and swimming spots. For experienced paddlers, you might want to cross to Shell Island or paddle out to the pass to do some sea kayaking. A rental package which includes a ride on a kayak and kayaks on Shell Island is the best and most safest way of kayaking on this island.
Shell Island in Panama City Bay represents the most stunning part of Florida, outside of the theme parks. For generations, visitors have drawn to Florida because of its beauty. It's beautiful, wild and unspoiled. Shell Island is an undeveloped barrier Island off Panama City Beach. It spans approximately 7 mi from east to west. It is known for its sand beaches, its scrub forests, pine hammocks, beautiful inland lakes, and its beautiful sand dunes. The island has many ecosystems that support many types of wildlife, including deer and nesting shorebirds. Ghost crabs are also common. There is also a wide range of endangered species, including green and the loggerhead turtles.
