The beaches of Destin-Fort Walton Beach are teeming with wildlife. Few creatures are as iconic and sought after as the sand dollar.
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Sanibel Island is one of the best spots for finding sand dollars in Florida. Shell collectors know that the beaches of Sanibel have tons of different types of shells, including sand dollars, scallop shells, and conch shells.
Summer visitors may have to work harder this year to find sand dollars than those who come in the late fall. Sand dollars are easiest to find in early morning low tides, which will come again in late October. But they can still be found with a little luck, a lot of patience, and some information on where to look.
Sanibel Island – Sanibel, FLBecause the waters are so gentle, sand dollars and other beautiful shells often arrive on the beach completely intact. Bowman's Beach and Tarpon Bay Beach are two beaches in particular known for having an abundance of sand dollars, making them great destinations to put on your bucket list.
Located at the end of Holiday Isle and overlooking the Destin East Pass, Norriego Point's shallow tide pools are ideal for all-ages snorkeling. The area's pristine waters offer unparalleled visibility of native aquatic life, from starfish to octopus.
In most states, taking a living sand dollar from the beach is illegal. However, laws vary about collecting a dead sand dollar. It's best to check for signs at the beach, look at your state laws online or ask a lifeguard or warden working at the beach.
Sand dollars can't survive out of the water, so if you find a live one, put it gently back in the water. If you find a sand dollar on the beach, it is probably no longer alive and it is ok to take. Even sand dollars that look grey or tan in color are dead if they have no tiny coating of furry spines on them.