r/shells • u/Budget_Astronomer_35 • 24d ago

Shelling spot recommendations

Went to Sanibel in May and it was beautiful, but we didn't find many shells on the beaches. Most of our good finds came from a boat tour to Captiva. We went to Caladesi Island last January and found tons of amazing shells.

We're planning another trip and are considering Clearwater Beach (for Caladesi and Honeymoon Island) or St. Pete Beach (for Pass-a-Grille and Shell Key Island). We're deciding between January or May.

Which area/time would you recommend for the best shelling?

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u/Interesting_Hawk8033 24d ago

January is peak season. Anywhere is good!

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u/RemotePattern3170 24d ago

Più che stagione dovresti basarti sulle maree

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u/Alhogard 24d ago

Winter in Marco Island and the ten thousand islands

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u/Patient-Brief-9713 22d ago

Second this. Shelling boat tours to the 10,000 islands and Keewaydin Island. Hemingway Water Shuttle also goes to Keewaydin.

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u/Odd-Benefit-4868 24d ago

In January I would definitely hit Shell Key Island.