#shellisland

[coastalwildlifeadventures]

Hanging out on #shellisland on this beautiful February day! 😍 (at Shell Island White Sand Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpJJt8Ju7_Y/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[artworksstore]

East Bay to West Bay Florida Nautical Chart 11390 Art by Art Works Store | Society6

Shop East Bay to West Bay Florida Nautical Chart 11390 art by Art Works Store available on an array of unique Apparel & Bags, Bedding & Bath

[bikeorbob]

Big Waves on the Gulf Spotter Boats Waiting for Surfers to take a Rest Between Sets #surfing #pcbflorida #shellisland #shellislandpcb #sky #water #ocean #gulfcoast (at Shell Island White Sand Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBJ1YOXhfwE/?igshid=1xhuzw1o7obts

[brianmitchell1984]

Traveling Far, Traveling Near

A Trip to St. Andrews State Park in Panama City, Florida

           Panama City is a great place to visit in the summer. One of my favorite places in Panama City is St. Andrews State Park. To me, it is a hidden gem! The park is a great getaway from the commercialism in Panama City. St. Andrews State Park is located on the Gulf of Mexico in a serene area with approximately two miles of beaches. The beach area known as the jetties is unique with cliffs of sand dunes. The jetties are made up of large boulders to separate the St. Andrews Pass from the beach. Climbing on the jetties to sightsee or fish is great fun. However, be careful, or you just might slip and slide if the jetties are wet with ocean water. You might even see a raccoon with his piercing eyes staring you in the face until he decides to walk back to his home in the rocks.

           While standing on the jetties, you can look across the emerald waters and imagine you see a Caribbean Island. Shell Island, a preserved natural island, is just across the St. Andrews Pass. You can rent a pontoon boat at the park for a $150 for half a day, rent jet skis, or take a shuttle ride on the St. Andrews shuttle boat to visit Shell Island. On the island, I love diving for sand dollars and starfish, snorkeling, watching the dolphins swim in circles, and collecting unique seashells. A travel tip is to take a picnic lunch and a cooler with you. The island does not have restrooms or concession stands. The beach at the jetties is beautiful. Sunbathing on the white sandy beach, listening to the ocean waves, and feeling the sea breeze makes for a relaxing day. If you love a gorgeous sunset that lights up the sky, then take your camera and sit at the beach fishing pier. When you hang around the pier for a while, you might just see a beach wedding.

           Visiting St. Andrews State Park is never boring. I love walking the beach, the nature trails, biking, and kayaking on the bay. Some tourists love to go parasailing, scuba diving, and surfing when the waves are high. In the spring, walking to St. Andrew’s Point which is located on a peninsula is a popular spot for saltwater fishing. When the Spanish Mackerel are running, you can catch your limit of fish very quickly. If you love to fish, pack your rod and reels and your tackle box. Even if you do not like to fish, the walk to the point is a scenic route. You can see all types of boats entering and exiting the pass.

           I love camping at the St. Andrew’s campground. The water sites are great with a terrific view of the Grand Lagoon. Camping at St. Andrews is so popular that the secret to reserving a campsite is to reserve a site eleven months in advance of your proposed trip. Building campfires, roasting marshmallows, grilling out is what makes camping fun. In the early morning at sunrise, the parade of charter boats is leaving the bay loaded with fisherman who want to catch a prize fish. If you do not have a camper or camping gear, Panama City has a lot of great hotels and condos. If you visit Panama City Beach, I recommend visiting St. Andrew’s State Park to enjoy all the different fun activities. The park admission is $8.00 a car.

[buschbabyy]

𝑇𝑎𝑙𝑘 𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑎 𝑏𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑘 𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑢𝑡𝑦 🖤 𝑪𝑯𝑰𝑷𝑶 #neworleans #art #35mm #filmisalive #shellisland (at City Park, New Orleans) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2ErP4SFGfx/?igshid=1nab5bfzy580m

[amandaktealrealtor]

This is what summer days should be filled with=sun, swimming, boating, beaching, and having fun with friends and family. ❤ #blessed #stpetebeach #shellisland #birthdayshananigans #imaluckygirl #lovewhereyoulive (at Shell Island, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz51iDGpmbo/?igshid=tecoqghs403h

[christophermillay]

We had a great time snorkeling today. #ShellIsland #MillayVacay #MillayVacay2019 #MillayFamily (at Shell Island White Sand Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByJJMVAhtTzafaub_lPb0W5egxxwcHyCl_5nAk0/?igshid=1xhiebcpuiicm

[time2design]

Good morning Gulf of Mexico #kayakcamping #kayak #Camping #ShellIsland #Florida #FloridaLife (at Shell Key Preserve) https://www.instagram.com/time2design/p/Bvq_1jkFjy3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=n4qaqolha5eh