About Shell Key Preserve
Shell Key Preserve is a protected, undeveloped barrier island located near St. Pete Beach, Florida. The preserve exists to safeguard sensitive coastal habitats, support wildlife, and provide visitors with an opportunity to experience Florida’s natural shoreline in a quiet, responsible way.
Transparency and Stewardship
This website is independently managed as an educational resource focused on the natural history, wildlife, and conservation of Shell Key Preserve. All visitors are encouraged to follow preserve guidelines and practice responsible stewardship during their visit.
Our Company
We have been in business since 2013, although our family has been here in St Pete since 1990. We are a family owned company, and we are passionate about St Pete Beach, and its surrounding wildlife and ecosystems. The uninhabited islands, and remote mangroves and sandbars make the area truly unique. There is no place on earth more beautiful, and we love showing it to everyone by taking you aboard one of our vessels. Whether by one of our kayaks, or our low-emission pontoon vessels, we give you a truly amazing experience. Our owners and staff regularly contribute and participate with the local wildlife organizations that look after the wildlife and environment. Our passion for St Pete Beach shows in our Google and TripAdvisor reviews, where we have earned more than a thousand 5-star reviews.