What beach in Georgia has the best shells?

Driftwood Beach (Jekyll Island): Known for its iconic driftwood that decorates the sand, this beach is also a prime spot for shelling. Little St. Simons Island: With seven miles of unspoiled beach, this privately owned sanctuary is a sheller's dream.



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Sanibel Island Shelling – Travel & Leisure Ranked Sanibel Island #1 of the Top 10 Best U.S Shelling Beaches. Shell-lovers from all over the world make pilgrimages to tiny Sanibel Island's Gulf Coast, considered the best shelling spot in North America according to Travel & Leisure Magazine.

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Take a shell bag and rinse your shells in the ocean. Mid to North Beach is great for shelling, particularly at low tide. The beach at the Pier is the party hardy beach and tons of fun.

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These beaches might not be as pristine as those in charming Florida towns, but Georgia's rugged coast is eccentric and breathtaking. The best time to go hunting for shells is right when the tide is low. All the shells and sea glass will be exposed and it'll be easier for you to find additions to your collection.

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Hundred-eyed cowrie shell (Cypraea argus) The hundred-eyed cowrie shell species is one of the rarest seashells in the world. You will be lucky to spot this unusual sea jewel feeding whilst diving or snorkeling shallow coral reefs.

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On the Coast: Live sand dollars are sometimes seen along the surf but should never be collected.

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Famed for its laid-back beaches, a picturesque back river area, and its somewhat turbulent history, there's plenty to do on Tybee Island for beach goers, active travelers, and history buffs alike! Tybee is also one of the closest beaches to Savannah, since it's only a 25-minute drive from the city.

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Predators: Sea stars, crabs, flounder, haddock, cod, and other bottom feeding fish. Conservation Status: Tybee's city ordinance prohibits removing live sand dollars from the beach. Interesting Fact: Sand dollars, also called key-hole urchins, can live for ten years.

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The Real Reason Sanibel Has an Abundance of Great Shells It's because it's one of the very few islands that run perpendicular to the state of Florida, whereas most islands run the same way as Florida, which causes the ocean currents to have the beaches primarily flushing water downward. BOOK YOUR SHELLING TOUR!

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While mornings are generally a good idea, if you can go an hour before or after low tide, this will produce the biggest selection of shells for you to collect. In addition to the tides, you should also check out what the moon phases will be during your trip.

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Mid to North Beach is great for shelling, particularly at low tide. The beach at the Pier is the party hardy beach and tons of fun. Mid to North Beach is quieter but kid-friendly.

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Tybee was extremely important because of its location at the mouth of the Savannah River. In 1736, Oglethorpe had a lighthouse and small fort constructed here to ensure control of river access. Also in 1736, John Wesley, the “Father of Methodism”, said his first prayer on the American continent at Tybee.

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In Georgia, as per the beachcombing law, it is illegal to collect any living specimens, such as hermit crabs, sand dollars, and starfish just to name a few. You may still collect treasures that are empty shells or non-living animals.

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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.

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