Photo of Shell Key beach with gray sand & pebble surface

Photo of Shell Key beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Shell Key beach with spacious shore

Photo of Shell Key beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Shell Key beach located in natural area

6.8

Good

Shell Key beach

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Shell Key beach?

There are 820 places to stay in the Shell Key beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Shell Key beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2184656&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Coconut Inn Pass-a-Grille Beach</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9164245&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Holiday Island 44D</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9377459&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pass-A-Grill 3</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2845555&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Wander Residence Condo near Fort DeSoto</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6060560&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Oceanview Tierra Verde Escape with Balcony and Pool!</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9377469&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Historic Downtown Pass A Grille Beach15K Sq Ft!</a></li></ul>

Tierra Verde, United States

#216 out of 266 in Florida

6.8

Good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Gray sand & pebble Sand & Pebbles bottom Beach activities rent Motor boat rent

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Located outside the settlement

Tierra Verde • 2.2 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Woody's Waterfront

8.6 - Excellent 7.2km

Restaurant PJ's Oyster Bar

8.6 - Excellent 7.3km

Restaurant Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish

9.2 - Excellent 8.9km

Restaurant Caddy's Treasure Island

8.6 - Excellent 8.9km

Restaurant Nitally's Express

8.4 - Very good 8.9km

Cafe Carino's Northern Italian Cuisine

8.6 - Excellent 9km

Restaurant Sea Hags Bar and Grill

8.8 - Excellent 9.2km

Bar Island Inn Beach Bar

7.2 - Good 9.5km

Park Fort De Soto Park

2.5km

Park Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

9.7km

Tourist Attraction Dolphin Racer

9.6 - Exceptional 8km

Tourist Attraction StarLite Sapphire

8.8 - Excellent 8km

Tourist Attraction Florida Orange Groves Winery

9.4 - Excellent 8.5km

Tourist Attraction Maynard A Duryea Bay View Park

9.2 - Excellent 9.4km

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About

Shell Key beach is located on the Gulf of Mexico (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 216th place out of 266 beaches in the Florida region 341.1 km away from its center, the city of Tallahassee. It is one of the beaches of Tierra Verde settlement, just 2.2 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a spacious coastline with turquoise water and gray sand & pebble cover, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, partygoers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Shell Key beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. Daily boat rental service is located nearby.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Pass A Grille beach, which has a rating of 8.1.

Shell Key beach (Florida) region (Pinellas county sub-region) is located outside the Tierra Verde settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Shell Key beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+30 ^o C +28 ^o C

Air temperature

5.1 M/S

Wind

+30 ^o C

Water temperature

0.5 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Tierra Verde • 2.2 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Woody's Waterfront

8.6 - Excellent 7.2km

Restaurant PJ's Oyster Bar

8.6 - Excellent 7.3km

Restaurant Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish

9.2 - Excellent 8.9km

Restaurant Caddy's Treasure Island

8.6 - Excellent 8.9km

Restaurant Nitally's Express

8.4 - Very good 8.9km

Cafe Carino's Northern Italian Cuisine

8.6 - Excellent 9km

Restaurant Sea Hags Bar and Grill

8.8 - Excellent 9.2km

Bar Island Inn Beach Bar

7.2 - Good 9.5km

Park Fort De Soto Park

2.5km

Park Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

9.7km

Tourist Attraction Dolphin Racer

9.6 - Exceptional 8km

Tourist Attraction StarLite Sapphire

8.8 - Excellent 8km

Tourist Attraction Florida Orange Groves Winery

9.4 - Excellent 8.5km

Tourist Attraction Maynard A Duryea Bay View Park

9.2 - Excellent 9.4km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

1.1km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Wander Residence Condo near Fort DeSoto

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Tierra Verde • 2.3km from center

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1.2km from the beach

Holiday Island 44D

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Located at nearest locality

Tierra Verde • 2.3km from center

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Oceanview Tierra Verde Escape with Balcony and Pool!

Nearest Beaches

770m 10 min walk

Pass A Grille Dog beach Pass A Grille Dog beach

7 Good

1.7km 22 min walk

Pass A Grille beach Pass A Grille beach

8.1 Very good

4.2km

Fort desoto beach Fort desoto beach

7.8 Very good

5.1km

Saint Pete beach Saint Pete beach

8.3 Very good

6.3km

East beach East beach

5.9 Pleasant

6.7km

Battery Bigelow beach Battery Bigelow beach

6.6 Good

11.3km

Treasure Island Beach Treasure Island Beach

8.4 Very good

13km

Madeira Beach Madeira Beach

8.4 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Tierra Verde • 2.2km

Main locality of province

Tallahassee • 341.1km

Transport

Airport

SPG • 14.7km

Bus Station

Gulf Blvd + Maritana Dr • 3.7km

Train Station

Amtrak • 22.2km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Shell Key beach?

Shell Key beach has a gray sand and pebble cover. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Shell Key beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Shell Key beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Shell Key beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.

Shell Key beach is partially protected from waves.

There are a lot of boats in the bay.

Is the Shell Key beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Shell Key beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Shell Key beach?

The bar is located right on the Shell Key beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Shell Key beach?

There are 820 places to stay in the Shell Key beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Shell Key beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Shell Key beach from parking?

The Shell Key beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

What is the best time of the year to visit Shell Key beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Shell Key beach is August. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 31°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 19°C and water 19°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Shell Key beach (Florida) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Shell Key beach (Florida) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.