Best shelling beaches

Curious about Sanibel Island Shells? This Sanibel Shelling Guide shares where and how to find the best shells. Plus, tips to get rare shells!

Visit Holden Beach, NC for family-friendly activities, great restaurants or take a bike ride to visit pristine beaches. Learn more about Holden Beach.

Seashells in Florida are all over the state and whether you’re an avid shell collector or not, it’s hard to not want to pick up a pretty piece or two when you’re visiting the beach. In many cases, the best time to find shells is right after big storms when the tide is low. Going in the early morning may even help increase your pickings.

Whether a person simply wants to sit in the sand and relax, swim in the sparkling water, or watch the dolphins frolic out in the distance, every beach offers exactly what a person wants when they are away from home. However, what happens if you want to do a little shelling at a Florida beach? Do all the beaches offer the same shelling results? You may be surprised that shelling is not the same at all Florida beaches and that some beaches offer better experiences than all the others.

Looking for the best shelling beaches in Florida? You’ve come to the right place! Explore 12 top beaches with family-friendly shelling tips.

A list of the best shelling beaches in Florida. Including where to find sand dollars, shark teeth and the most exotic shells.

I think it's safe to say, Sanibel Island, FL, has the world's best shelling beaches. Photo by Anne McKinnell. There are a few other shell beaches that make the

Identify your Florida Gulf Coast seashells! Click on any of the seashell identification photos for information about each shell, where they were found, who found these shells and so much more. Brow…

Jul 20, 2019 - I know that's a big claim, but.... Here is re-cap of what I collected in, what I think is the best shell beach on earth.... Jeffreys Bay, South Africa, also known as J-Bay I love this beach so much, any mermaid would. It has an incredible diversity of shells, tons of them, and in so many colors and sizes! After meeting