The Park is located along miles upon miles of sugar-sand coastline. It is regularly rated America's top beach. St. Andrews State Park extends over 1200 acres. It offers boating/camping, swimming and other watersports as well bird/wildlife monitoring and hiking.
Native Americans, Spanish settlers, pirates, and even pirates all have inhabited Shell Island. Shell Island is now home to Florida wildlife like ghost crabs, deer and sea turtles. Birdwatchers especially will enjoy the shorebirds nesting on the dunes and in the coastal scrub forest. There are also pods of bottlenose dolphins that live around the island. Shell Island Beach Tours are another way to experience the island. Shell Island Beach Tours provide personalized tours by boat and jet ski, in search for the friendly aquatic animals that inhabit Shell Island.
The western half of Shell Island is part of the St. Andrews State Park. It’s as natural as Florida gets. Which means that you won’t be stopping at a concession stand or stopping at a picnic table. But you will get a chance to see some of the most beautiful, untouched wild land left on the East Coast. Get a chance to see a variety of endangered species.
St. Andrews State Park's waters are great for experienced and beginning kayakers. There are many beautiful beaches that you can explore. You also have great swimming and snorkeling areas. Paddlers with experience may wish to make the crossing from Shell Island. It is best to rent a package that includes a ride, kayaks and other equipment on Shell Island.
For just 6 passengers, the private dolphin tour lasts 2 hours. We reserve the boat for your family or friends and the captain. Coast Guard regulations allow 6 passengers, which includes infants and small children.
Your private dolphin tour with the 13-passenger boat is 2 hours long. This boat can be reserved for only your family, group, or captain. Coast Guard regulations allow 13 passengers, which includes children.
2-hour tours to Shell Island and to see our most famous residents, the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins! Parasailing is an amazing way to view the Emerald Waters and the White Sand Beaches of Shell Island.
It's one of the best places in Panama City Beach. Shallow pools can be found with fish and sea life. Plus the clear water in the Gulf is perfect to get out with the family. So bring your snorkeling gear or rent it from a local tour operator.
How long can I stay on Shell Island? There is no time limit on your stay, but you must catch the last Shuttle off the Island at the end of the day.
Agree with above, go around 11 a.m., to get the best of daytime sun, because April has some fairly cool days. over a year ago. I'd plan for late morning/early afternoon. There's no shade so if it is really warm you don't want to be there at the absolute hottest part of the day.