Shane & Andy's Guidebook
Food scene
A huge aquarium provides the backdrop for this grill offering steaks, seafood & piano bar music.
Perfect place for a nice cocktail and meal.
205 locals recommend
Saltwater Grill
11040 Hutchison BlvdA huge aquarium provides the backdrop for this grill offering steaks, seafood & piano bar music.
Perfect place for a nice cocktail and meal.
GREAT local place with good food and a wonderful view of the beach while dining.
342 locals recommend
Schooners
5121 Gulf DrGREAT local place with good food and a wonderful view of the beach while dining.
This is a family favorite. The ribs are amazing and eating on the pier comes with a very nice view. Great place for a casual sunset dinner.
309 locals recommend
Pineapple Willy's Restaurant
9875 S Thomas DrThis is a family favorite. The ribs are amazing and eating on the pier comes with a very nice view. Great place for a casual sunset dinner.
Get here early to watch the fishing boats unload from the day. Watch the sunset and enjoy a GREAT meal.
184 locals recommend
Capt. Anderson's Restaurant
5551 N Lagoon DrGet here early to watch the fishing boats unload from the day. Watch the sunset and enjoy a GREAT meal.
Adult Only bar with nice music and good place to hangout with the locals and visitors. The drinks are strong.
112 locals recommend
Ms Newby's Liquors
8711 Thomas DrAdult Only bar with nice music and good place to hangout with the locals and visitors. The drinks are strong.
Very casual place to eat with really good food. Super close to the unit as it is located outside of the main entrance to Gulf Highlands Beach Resort
99 locals recommend
Bayou on the Beach
11115 Hutchison BlvdVery casual place to eat with really good food. Super close to the unit as it is located outside of the main entrance to Gulf Highlands Beach Resort
Firefly
535 N Richard Jackson BlvdUpscale dinning with GREAT service. Call ahead for reservations.
Sightseeing
Shell Island is perfect for the whole family. Sightseeing dolphins, Sea Turtles, Silver Dollars etc.
You can rent a pontoon boat or there is a boat shuttle that departs from the St. Andrews state park. (This is offered at a per person fee)
138 locals recommend
Shell Island
Shell Island is perfect for the whole family. Sightseeing dolphins, Sea Turtles, Silver Dollars etc.
You can rent a pontoon boat or there is a boat shuttle that departs from the St. Andrews state park. (This is offered at a per person fee)
Fun for the whole family, Make sure to get there early to miss the large lines and pack lots of sunscreen. This water park is super close to the unit.
303 locals recommend
Shipwreck Island Waterpark
12201 Hutchison BlvdFun for the whole family, Make sure to get there early to miss the large lines and pack lots of sunscreen. This water park is super close to the unit.
Wonderful place to enjoy seeing all of the Aquarium animals and the best bird show in the southeast.
348 locals recommend
Gulf World Marine Park
15412 Front Beach RdWonderful place to enjoy seeing all of the Aquarium animals and the best bird show in the southeast.
Enjoy a day of seeing and feeding the animals up close and personal.
217 locals recommend
ZooWorld Zoological Conservatory
9008 Front Beach RdEnjoy a day of seeing and feeding the animals up close and personal.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Panama City Beach Warning Flags- Know what the Flags Mean
DOUBLE RED FLAG: Very High Hazard and water closed to public
RED FLAG: High Hazard with high surf and strong currents
YELLOW FLAG: Medium Hazard with moderate surf and/or strong currents
GREEN FLAG: Low Hazard with calm conditions, but caution still advised
PURPLE FLAG: Dangerous marine life.
Customs and culture
Shell Island-
Food: For a day trip, we suggest a picnic cooler with plenty of water and food for the day. Consider using insulated, cloth coolers for easy transport and cooler gel packs instead of traditional ice. Gel packs are lighter than ice, and they don’t melt (so you won’t have to worry about carrying a waterlogged cooler around).
Beach Towels/Blankets:
A Spare Set of Clothing
Swimming Floaties and Goggles:
Sunscreen
There are no public restrooms at Shell Island