You can find sand dollars at all of Charleston's beaches. We've found them from Bull Island all the way down to Edisto Beach—and even on one recent trip to Hilton Head.
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The first thing that everyone needs to know is that you should never take a living sand dollar away from the beach. Sand dollars can't live out of the salty wet sand for long and it is illegal in the state of South Carolina.
Sand Dollar Meaning: Have you ever come across a sand dollar when walking along the shore on the beach? It's pretty rare to find one fully intact so when you do, it's a little hidden treasure. Sand dollars are actually burrowing sea urchins.
Currently, it carries an up to $500 fine and 30 days in jail. In a hurricane, while some people might want to go to the shore to fill up sandbags, taking sand off of South Carolina beaches can actually contribute to the flooding the sandbags are trying to prevent.
Common local shells include whelks, angel wings, arks, pen shells, augers, cockles, slipper shells, jingles, coquina, and olive shells. Starfish, sea urchins, and sand dollars can also be found on area beaches.
While strolling at low tide, you are likely to come across Hilton Head's signature sea creature: the sand dollar. Sand dollars are living creatures, and it is illegal to remove them from their ocean homes.
Many treasures, including sea glass, can be found in areas of North and South Carolina. All you need to do is find a beach, island, or cove– and go treasure hunting at the right time! Many sea glass collectors say that an hour before or after low tide is the best time to look.