Shell Key Preserve is an 1,800-acre preserve located on Shell Key in Tierra Verde, Pinellas County in the U.S. state of Florida. The preserve protects sensitive marine habitats and includes one of the county's largest undeveloped barrier islands as well as numerous mangrove islands and expansive sea grass beds.

It includes one of the County’s largest undeveloped barrier islands (Shell Key) as well as numerous mangrove islands and expansive seagrass beds. Shell Key is one of the state’s most important areas for shorebird nesting and wintering and serves as an important study area for these species. It also is an important recreational area.

Get everything you need to visit Shell Key and learn more about this wonderful local destination. We have information on boat navigation, wilderness camping, visitor rules, science and history of the island and the surrounding waters. Shell Key Preserve is located at the mouth of Tampa Bay & requires a boat to visit.

Shell Key Preserve spans 1,800 acres in the city of Tierra Verde, located in Pinellas County, Florida. This protected area safeguards vital marine habitats, including one of the county’s largest undeveloped barrier islands, numerous mangrove islands, and expansive seagrass beds.

At 195 acres, Shell Key is one of the largest undeveloped barrier islands in St. Pete-Clearwater. The rest of the preserve, stretching from the key east to the Pinellas Bayway, consists of 10 or so small mangrove islands and shallow waters with extensive seagrass beds that are crucial nurseries for many sea life species.

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Shell Key is a magnet for recreation in the hottest months of summer. The kids are out of school, you’ve given the boat some TLC and the water calls to you for a cool respite from the oppressive summer heat. Being out on … One of the rarely photographed animals on …

The oldest continuing ferry to Shell Key, the Shell Key Shuttle takes visitors from Merry Pier in Pass-a-Grille Beach to the North Public Use area. The Shell Key Ferry will take day visitors and campers to the South Public Use Area of the island.

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Eco-tour with low impact on unspoiled Shell Key, a small barrier island just south of Pass-A-Grille and St. Petersburg Beach via a 10 minute boat ride aboard a Corinthian, 49 passenger, Coast Guard inspected vessel. Sunset Cruises are also available by reservation. $30 (+tax) for adults, kids 12 and under are 1/2 price, kids 2 and under go free.