Some of the most popular beaches with shell collectors include those at both state parks (Myrtle Beach State Park and Huntington Beach State Park) and some of the less crowded beaches either in Pawleys Island, Litchfield or Cherry Grove.
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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.
Myrtle Beach visitors often bring home a baggie or pocketful of shells and sharks' teeth. Most rummage through whatever washes up, and that's fine in most cases. Sometimes, you want to go above and beyond with a few tricks. The Grand Strand boasts both prime sharks' teeth hunting and shell gathering.
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.
Folly Beach is proud of its funky, eclectic vibe and you only have to take a walk around downtown to experience it. One of America's last true beach towns, this 12-square-mile island is packed with great shops, restaurants, places to stay and plenty of outdoor adventure.
Folly BeachNearby the historic Morris Island Lighthouse, you'll find some of the best shells in the Folly area. At the end of Folly Beach, you can find shark's teeth, starfish, and sand dollars, too. Please put the starfish and sand dollar back in the ocean if they are alive.
A wide variety of the beautiful shells of Myrtle Beach sea creatures wash up on the shores every day, so there are always new ones to hunt. You don't have to be an expert to discover a complete, pristine shell, but you'll want to identify the seashell to know what hidden gem you've found.