Where are the best shells on Tybee Island?

The flatter, wider beach provides the best conditions for shells to settle out as the tide falls. Because Tybee's beach sand moves around a lot, wide flat areas move around depending on surf conditions. Also, consider searching areas where the wave energy is lower such as near the north end or south end inlets.



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On the Coast: Live sand dollars are sometimes seen along the surf but should never be collected. The bleached-white tests of dead sand dollars often wash up onto Georgia's beaches and are a favorite for beachcombers.

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Sanibel Island, on the Gulf Coast of Florida, is regularly nominated as the best beach in the world to find shells.

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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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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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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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When islanders dig gardens in their backyards, they find conchs, whelks, scallops and clam shells often perfectly intact. The best shelling is found on the beaches of Sanibel Island & Captiva. The islands rank tops in the world for shelling because of geography.

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Loggerhead turtles love coastal habitats and Tybee Island has become a favorite nesting spot for some of these incredible creatures.

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This beach is huge, parking is $2.00 per hour 2 hour minimum. There can be sand fleas but I did not get a bite, one friend may have. The water was warm like a bath, clean and clear. Bath house could have had toilets washed, but otherwise it was basically a clean beach bathroom.

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Often referred to simply as Savannah's Beach, Tybee Island offers 5 miles of white sand and glimmering blue water. The island's North Beach is closest to Savannah, making it a hotspot for local swimmers and anyone interested in checking out the nearby Tybee Lighthouse.

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Tybee Island stretches out over 2 sq miles. With only one-quarter mile designated as clothing optional, more than 2.45 miles of the beach would still be left as clothing-required -- or however you want to term it. In this, we give way for everyone to go to the beach however they choose.

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If you love the idea of enjoying the beach but aren't as crazy about crowds, then there's a secret Georgia beach that belongs on your radar: Cumberland Island. It's the southernmost barrier island in Georgia and features over 17 miles of white, sandy beaches that you'll love to navigate.

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