It is always accessible, but only by boat. Shell Key Shuttle offers a 10 minute boat ride that costs $25 for those 13 and over and $12.50 for kids 3 to 12. (Fares are for a round-trip ticket.) ...

Capt. Angel Ramos leads a pontoon boat tour through Wekiva Wild River Tours, which depart daily from Wekiva Island in Longwood, on Dec. 20, 2024. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel) ...

Florida beaches, including Dry Tortugas park near Key West, named best secret beaches in America; Shell Key Preserve in St. Pete is No. 2 ...