Shell Point Vacation Rentals, Homes, Condos, Villas and Beach Rentals
Shell Point
is a small community located on the Apalachee Bay in the north Gulf Coast of Florida. Also known as Florida’s “Forgotten Coast,” this is a region of quiet, unspoiled natural beauty. Shell Point has become a popular spot for windsurfing and sailing, and also offers wildlife and bird watching, swimming, hiking, biking, snorkeling and golf. Of the many parks in the area, most notable is St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, a 65,000-acre oasis that offers ample opportunities for both fresh and saltwater gamefish. The Apalachicola National Forest is also a popular spot with fishermen and hunters. Other places of interest include the Leon Sinks Geological Site, the Ochlockonee River State Park, which is a 392-acre wilderness offering a variety of recreational choices; and Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park, home to one of the world’s largest and deepest freshwater springs. Mash Island Park has a sandy beach with picnic shelters bordering the Apalachee and Ochlockonee Bays. The area surrounding Shell Point abounds with fresh seafood restaurants, antique shops, art galleries and quaint gift shops. If you crave more excitement and nightlife, the city of Tallahassee is a short thirty-minute drive away.
Florida's Northwest Panhandle between Tallahassee and Panama City is somewhat cooler than the rest of the state due to its latitude and proximity to the Gulf of Mexico. There are a significant number of days November - March when the combination of sea breezes and prevailing winds from the north force cold air into the area. The Panhandle also receives the most rain of any region in the state. In summertime, abundant sunshine and the Gulf, along with 58 inches of rainfall per year, contributes to a hot and humid climate. The chance of showers and thunderstorms can be expected anytime of the year, although the rainy season generally runs May - September, with August and September being the wettest months. Hurricane season officially lasts from August through late October, but ample warning is given for these types of storms.
Month
High Temp
Low Temp
Rainfall
Ocean Temp
January
63°F
39°F
5.36 in.
-
February
67°F
42°F
4.63 in.
-
March
74°F
48°F
6.47 in.
-
April
80°F
52°F
3.59 in.
-
May
86°F
62°F
4.95 in.
-
June
90°F
69°F
6.92 in.
-
July
92°F
72°F
8.04 in.
-
August
91°F
72°F
7.03 in.
-
September
88°F
69°F
5.01 in.
-
October
81°F
56°F
3.25 in.
-
November
72°F
47°F
3.86 in.
-
December
65°F
41°F
4.10 in.
-
Shell Point Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Tallahassee Regional airport (TLH) located about 23 miles north of Shell Point in Tallahassee, Florida, the Apalachicola Municipal airport (AAF) located approximately 49 miles west of Shell Point in Apalachicola, Florida, the Thomasville Municipal airport (TVI) located roughly 63 miles northeast of Shell Point in Thomasville, Georgia, the Decatur County Industrial Airpark airport (BGE) located around 66 miles northwest of Shell Point in Bainbridge, Georgia, and finally the Donalsonville Municipal airport (17J) located about 74 miles northwest of Shell Point in Donalsonville, Georgia.
Shell Point Attractions
While staying in your Shell Point Florida vacation home rental, be sure to visit some of the nearby attractions.
Amusement and Theme Parks
Wild Adventures
Valdosta
GA
80.7 mi.
Water Parks
Shipwreck Island Water Park
Panama City Beach
FL
91.1 mi.
Water World
Dothan
AL
103.9 mi.
Golf Courses
Wildwood Country Club
Crawfordville
FL
9.1 mi.
Cross Creek Golf Club
Tallahassee
FL
27.3 mi.
Hilaman Municipal Golf Course
Tallahassee
FL
27.3 mi.
Jake Gaither Municipal Golf Course
Tallahassee
FL
27.3 mi.
Players Club at Summerbrooke
Tallahassee
FL
27.3 mi.
Seminole Golf Course
Tallahassee
FL
27.3 mi.
Southwood Golf Club
Tallahassee
FL
27.3 mi.
State Parks
San Marcos De Apalache Historic State Park
FL
8.0 mi.
Ochlockonee River State Park
FL
11.5 mi.
Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park
FL
11.9 mi.
Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park
FL
17.5 mi.
Econfina River State Park
FL
23.3 mi.
Tallahassee-Saint Marks Historic Railroad Trail State Park
FL
23.7 mi.
Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park
FL
29.9 mi.
Alfred B Maclay Gardens State Park
FL
31.4 mi.
Killearn Gardens State Park
FL
32.1 mi.
Lake Talquin State Park
FL
34.2 mi.
Bear Creek State Park
FL
34.3 mi.
Dr Julian G Bruce Saint George Island State Park
FL
35.3 mi.
Zoos and Aquariums
Zooworld
Panama City Beach
FL
94.0 mi.
Gulf World Marine Park
Panama City Beach
FL
94.0 mi.
Chehaw Wild Animal Park
Albany
GA
105.5 mi.
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