We pick up from and drop off approximately 2.25 miles down the island at State Park docks*. It will take around fifteen minutes to get from the island's dock.


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

How far is Shell Island from shore

How far is Shell Island from shore


There are many great activities for swimming and snorkeling. It is possible to hike inland and see the rare Florida coast bird, bird, or wildlife communities.

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St. Andrews State Park Campground Camp Store can rent beach bikes. You can ride along the campground loops or park roads, or on the 2-mile paved bicycle trail that runs through the parks. It's a great spot to view deer or other park wildlife. There are also two short, easy hiking trails through the Park that will allow you to see coastal scrub habitats and native pine forests.

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Wildlife


Shell Island is an eco tour that is open to everyone who has a boat or is friends with someone with one (Shell Island Taxi is your friend if you have a vessel). Take your camera along and explore Shell Island on your own. Shell Island Water Taxi drops you off and picks you up. You can enjoy an easy eco tour on your terms.

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Shell Island is a great spot to visit for Panama City Beach locals looking for unspoiled white sandy beaches. The island is home to a lot of beautiful beaches and calm inshore waters which are perfect for swimming and snorkeling. Many colorful sea turtles, dolphins and tropical fish can be found around the island's waters. Shell Island offers a chance to discover rare species of birds, coastal plants and wildlife communities by hiking its interior.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 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

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.