Florida Beaches With the Absolute Best Shelling and Barely Any Crowds

Low tide on a beach can fill previously empty areas with whelks, scallops, olives, and sand dollars. These are pushed ashore ...
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This Florida city has shell-strewn islands, a walkable riverfront, and some of the state's best beaches—here's how to do it right

This Gulf Coast destination blends small-town charm with coastal adventure.
Ever After in the Woods

10 Beaches In Southwest Florida Where Seashell Hunters Strike Gold

These Southwest Florida beaches are known for incredible shelling, where Gulf currents and tides bring rare seashells straight to the shore.
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This Gorgeous Barrier Island in Florida Is the ‘Seashell Capital of the World’—With 400+ Shell Species, No Traffic Lights, and No Buildings Taller Than a Palm Tree

Sanibel Island is all about shells, so spend a day browsing the beach for nautical treasures and visiting the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium, which has touch pools and a “Great Hall ...
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Three Florida beaches named among America's top 10 in 2026

St. Andrews State Park, Caladesi Island State Park, and Delnor Wiggins Pass State Park were ranked among the 10 best beaches ...
The News-Press

Florida is home of the 'Seashell Capital of the World.' Here's where and treasures you'll find

There's nothing like warm, sunny day on the beach and spotting a perfect seashell to nab for a little souvenir. And there's is no better place to see your desired shell than at the "Seashell Capital ...
The News-Press

How was my search for Sanibel's elusive Junonia shell? Let's just say, 'to be continued'

Note to readers:The News-Press and Naples Daily News have dedicated a week of coverage to shells and shelling in Southwest Florida. We are calling it "Shell Week." Our reporters and photographers are ...
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Florida's 5 Under-The-Radar Panhandle Beaches Tourists Don't Know About

No state is quite as consistently synonymous with "beaches" as sunny Florida. With more than 8,400 miles of stunning coastline along both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico (renamed the Gulf of ...