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Shell Key Preserve
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Editor's take
Pinellas County’s 1,800-acre protected Shell Key is a top shorebird nesting/wintering area, with limited access that helps keep the island feeling wild.
What visitors say
Visitors rave about the scenery and wildlife/shorebirds, noting the boat-access logistics and lack of on-site facilities.
Shell Key Preserve is a Pinellas County–managed barrier island haven with major shorebird habitat, limited public access, and boat-only entry. Go for quiet beaches, birding, and mangrove/coastal views
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- Phone
- (727) 582-2100
- Website
- Visit website
- Hours
- Daily-24 Hours a Day (Open Holidays)