Nothing but beauty as far as your eyes can see. Whether you find shells or not, if you like the beach, you will love Shell Island!
Awesome Trip!! This is a MUST DO when in Panama City Beach. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The island is beautiful and mostly untouched other than a dock and the walkway from the bay to the gulf side.
The area near the landing inside the jetty is ideal for snorkeling since the water is much calmer than on the gulf side. I have seen numerous schools of fish, puffers and some sand dollars. It is gorgeous down there and shallow enough you don't need your fins to enjoy it!!
Horrible place, lots of hidden fees make the cost much more than advertised. People are unfriendly, and the boat isn't very nice either. Avoid this, and have a better vacation!
Whoever rates Shell Island with one star is a complete Moron!
The marked building is not the Shell Island Shuttle. The shuttle is ran mid-March through the end of October. March until Memorial Day and Labor Day to the end of October it is located at the three way stop in the Camp Store. From Memorial Day to Labor Day it is located just after this building, being the first right and first parking lot on the right at the Gulf Pier Store
Just remember there is NO shade, no restrooms and no snack bar, so if you need it, bring it with you. I believe there is some sort of set up in the landing area that I've seen open at times for beverages, but it seems to be seasonal and I am not sure what they do sell because I bring my own. It is on a boat in the water so you have to wade out to it.
Beautiful, tranquil beach area away from the hustle and bustle of PCB. The trip over on the ferry is about fifteen minutes and the view is gorgeous as you approach the island. Reminds me a lot of traveling in the Caribbean! The cost is about $20 bucks a person for an adult and then I generally tip the crew another five. They work for tips and it is pretty customary in the service industry to tip for services (this in response to someone who had posted about not feeling the need to post for service since she had paid for a ticket). Many times I have been out and we've seen dolphins in the bay. Captain Squid stops the ferry close enough for us to closely observe them and grab a few pictures...and we didn't even have to pay for the dolphin excursion! :-) Those who are on vacation and complaining about having to wait ten or fifteen minutes for the ferry to arrive...you are on vacation...relax! While waiting for the ferry to return to the island and you had to wait without shade? You've been on that island all day without shade and you are complaining about another ten minutes? Some people are never happy about anything! :-(
I haven't found a lot of shells while walking on the beach out there, but I have never ventured that far down the island either. I generally take my beach chair, umbrella, sunblock, snacks and water out to the gulf side and hang out or my snorkel equipment and spend the morning or afternoon snorkeling. Either way it is an awesome day! The great part is you can go for a couple of hours or spend the whole day!
Just a note. If you are planning to walk to the gulf side from the landing area, it is "a hike" through the sand, so bring the minimal requirements. Large coolers and heavy chairs get pretty cumbersome if you are trying to drag them that distance on a hot day. I consider the reward at the end of the path worth it, but there have been several times I was ready to turn around and head back to the ferry! LOL If you are looking to just hang out on the beach and drink beer, you can certainly do it a lot more cheaply and with less work by staying in PCB. If you want to have a special treat while on vacation and get away from the crowds, enjoy some amazing snorkeling and have a little piece of paradise to yourself, I would strongly suggest checking it out!!
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