Florida is known for its stunning beaches and crystal clear waters, but did you know that it is also a great place for shell hunting? With over 1,350 miles of coastline, Florida has some of the most diverse and abundant collections of shells in the world. Whether you're a serious collector or just enjoy strolling along the beach, here are some of the best beaches in Florida to find shells
Just a few miles south of Clearwater Beach, Sand Key Park
has a wide beach and plenty of shells to discover. It also has a nature trail
and playgrounds for families to enjoy.
Boca Grande is a small town on Gasparilla Island, located on
the Gulf Coast of Florida. This quiet beach is a great spot to find rare
shells, especially during low tide.
Located on Marco Island, Tigertail Beach is a popular spot
for shelling. It also has a lagoon for swimming and kayaking, as well as a playground
and picnic area.
Tigertail Beach
Sanibel Island is considered by many to be the
"shelling capital" of the world. This Gulf Coast Island has over 15
miles of beaches and is home to the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum.
Located in Panama City Beach, St. Andrews State Park has a
beautiful beach with plenty of shells to collect. It also has a nature trail
and fishing opportunities.
St. George Island is a barrier island located in the Florida
Panhandle. This quiet beach is a great spot for shelling, and you can also
explore the nearby state park and lighthouse.
Located on the Gulf Coast of Florida, this state park has
miles of white sandy beaches and is a popular spot for shelling. It also has
camping facilities and hiking trails.
Mexico Beach is a small town located on the Gulf Coast of
Florida. This quiet beach is a great spot for shelling, especially after a
storm.
Cayo Costa Island is a barrier island located off the coast
of southwest Florida. This secluded beach is a great spot to find rare shells,
and you can also camp and hike on the island.
Located near Dunedin, Honeymoon Island has a wide beach with
plenty of shells to discover. It also has a nature trail and picnic areas for
you to enjoy.
St. Augustine is the oldest city in the United States and
has a beautiful beach with plenty of shells to collect. You can also
explore the historic downtown area and nearby attractions.
Located in Palm Beach County, John D. MacArthur Beach State
Park has a beautiful beach and plenty of shells to discover. It also has hiking
trails and a nature center.
Located near Jacksonville, Little Talbot Island State Park
has a wide beach and plenty of shells to collect. You can also explore the
nearby nature trails and marshes.
Located in Charlotte County, Stump Pass Beach State Park has
a secluded beach and plenty of shells to discover. It also has hiking trails
and fishing opportunities.
Sherri
Thank you for all of the great shelling spots. Hoping to move back to Florida soon.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed the post! I love Florida and would love to move there one day also!
DeleteI’m with you on that! I miss my Florida! Stuck in the northeast.
DeleteThank you so much for this information. I really did not like having to order shells from some company when I can enjoy the beach and have my own pick.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome! Florida has a ton of different shells to look for.Enjoy your beach time! :)
DeleteRetiring in May 2019 to Cape Coral. Much shelling to catch up on.
DeleteThat sounds amazing! Looking for shells everyday will be so much fun!
DeleteI love to look for sea glass, do you know of any beaches in Florida that you can find sea glass? I live in the Cape Coral, Pine Island area. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteProbably Jupiter or Hutchinson Island will be the best places to find sea glass in Florida. You could try blind pass on Sanibel, Boca Grande Pass, or Venice Beach for places closer to you. Have fun and good luck on you hunting adventures!
DeleteThank you! Lido beach has some great shelling too, right by the lido beach resort
ReplyDeleteTo be honest your post is informative and very helpful. After I saw your Post, it helped me a lot. Thanks for share your kind information about Hernando Beach Marina
ReplyDeleteI just moved to FL and have tried to learn quite a bit about shelling. After spending several hours on Bethune Beach this morning, I became very discouraged because I couldnt find any good shells. It is quite a drive from where I live in Deltona to the west coast of FL where all of the good shells seem to be and I was sad that I wouldnt be able to do much shelling. Then I came upon your post and you have shown St Augustine as a good shelling place. You have given me hope again! I plan to try it out in the very near future!
ReplyDeleteHang in there! You will walk upon a pile of shells one morning and it will keep you motivated until the next time. Check out my post “Where & How to Find Shells (Sanibel Island, Florida)”. It has tips that will be helpful for any beach in Florida.
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