Can you see dolphins on Shell Island

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There are so many things to do at Panama City Beach Florida. Shell Island is located just south of Panama City Beach's long stretch of condominiums and resort hotels. This area, which borders St. Andrews State Park, provides a unique slice of Florida's coast to outdoor adventurers as well as beach lovers.


For Panama City Beach residents looking for unspoiled white-sand beaches, Shell Island is a must-see spot. There is plenty of beach space on the island, as well as calm inshore waters that are ideal for snorkeling and swimming. The waters around the island are home to many colorful tropical fish, sea turtles, and dolphins. You can explore the Shell Island interior by foot, where you will find rare birds and other wildlife.

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Shell Island Water Taxi Desoto


Shell Island is a huge eco-tour, open to anyone with a boat or friends with boats (Shell Island water taxi is your friend with boat). You can get off the boat at Shell Island and take your camera to explore this unspoiled island. Shell Island Water Taxi will pick you up and drop you off. Enjoy the hassle-free eco tour at your own pace.

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The St. Andrews State Park Campground Camp Store offers beach bike rentals. You can ride around the campground loops, park roads and on the 2-mile paved bike path that runs through the park. This is a great place to spot deer and other wildlife in the park. Two short, easy trails allow for close inspection of the coastal scrub habitats and native pine forest.

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The Shell Island Water Taxi provides the fastest, easiest, and most reliable way to reach Shell Island. The Shuttle can be used to rent snorkel gear and Shell Island Snorkel Tours. It also offers kayak rental and Shuttle ticket package options, Panama City Beach dolphin tours and more.

How do you get to Shell Island


One of the best experiences in Panama City Beach is our Shell Island Water Taxi.

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This is only a small overview of the many recreational options available at Shell Island. You can visit our website to find more information and see many pictures. Take a look at Shell Island Webcam as we show you the park's beauty and help you plan your trip. You can also contact us by calling (850)-754-2938, or dropping by 1101 Bayview Avenue Panama City FL, 32401 to reserve your trip.

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.