What animals are at Shell Island

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The Park is located on miles of sugar-sand coastline and is consistently rated America’s best beach. St. Andrews State Park encompasses 1200 acres. The park offers boating/camping, swimming, watersports, fishing and bird/wildlife viewing. The Shell Island Boats is located in Panama City Beach at 203 Jase Cr. FL 32408.


Snorkeling is good around the St. Andrews State Park jetty, and excellent out on Shell Island. Habitats range from sand bottom, to shallow grass flats, to the rocky faces of the jetties. Expect to see tropical fish, crabs, rays, and if you are lucky, a sea turtle or some of the resident bottle nose dolphins. If you don’t have your own gear, snorkel equipment is available for rent at the Jetty Store, or get it as part of a complete package along with Boat tickets on a Shell Island Snorkel Tour.

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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. You can explore the Shell Island interior by foot, where you will find rare species of bird and wildlife.

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You will have memories to last a lifetime when the Atlantic Bottle Nose Dolphins are up close and personal.

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You can explore Shell Island with your friends and family with one of our well-maintained Shell Island Pontoon Boat Rentals.

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Snorkeling is great around the St. Andrews State Park beach, and also on Shell Island. Habitats can range from the sandy bottom to shallow grassy flats to the rock faces of the jetties. See tropical fishes, crabs, rays, sea turtles, and bottlenose dolphins if you are fortunate. Snorkel equipment can be rented from the Jetty Store. You may also purchase it as part or a complete package with Boat tickets on a Shell Island Snorkel Tour.

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There are pontoon boats which are great for cruising with the family, and Boston Whalers which are great for fishing. You can rent half-day or full-day boats.

Frequently Asked Questions

This island is not as secluded as you see on the pictures and we couldn't find any of the cool shells either. (I understand that it's nature and can't be controlled).

It is usually referred to as a barrier island that separates the waters of St. Andrews Bay from the Gulf of Mexico. But strictly speaking, it is now a peninsula rather than an island. Shell Island was an actual island in the past, right after the St.

There is no limit to the activities you can experience at or on Shell Island! You can swim, snorkel, paddleboard, go kayaking, sunbathe, hunt seashells, go hiking, have a picnic, and more!

Snorkeling is safe and easy for people of all ages. One of the best things about Shell Island is that the calm shallow water behind the jetty is the perfect place for first-time snorkelers to try the sport.