Does Clearwater Beach Have Seashells?

Yes Clearwater Beach has seashells. Very many? No because so many people visit this beach. If you walk northward along the beach toward Caladesi Island State Park you will have much more luck finding a nice one which is not broken.

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Tips For Locating Clearwater Beach Shells

Visit the beach early in the morning before most people are present. Because of the local nightlife few people will be around before 9 or 10 am. Look around Pier 60 but mind your safety and the currents. Also do not forget to search in the water up to a safe depth. After all that is where they come from and I have found some jewels in 3 or 4 feet of water especially after waves subside.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a must see for those who love marine life. If you don's have any luck finding Conch Shells ( probably won't) or Olive shells ($2 online) then the Clearwater Marine Aquarium will at the minimum appease the youngsters and give them pleasant memories. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is on the east side of Clearwater Beach.

Tired Of Clearwater Beach Shells In Fragments?

Here are a few more suggestions for finding a jewel of a sea shell. First lets talk about Caladesi Island to in North Clearwater Beach. You should be able to find shells here. Pure white sand dollars are deceased ones and ok to take with you. If you find sand dollars which are greyish or dark in color place them in the water as soon as possible. These are alive and illegal to take.

Finding a good one on the gulf coast may take some doing but trust me, they are there. Another often overlooked place is along the trails. Keep in mind the water has risen in the past washing shells into the bush and birds will also carry live shells into the trees to share a meal with them.

Honeymoon Island State Park

Although it is a car ride to reach this park it is worth it. There are plenty of trails, parking is easy and the beach is incredible. I have rarely been here and not found in tact seashells f all types. Keep you eyes peeled and focused on the beach and you will be successful. Remember the real good ones may be rolling in the surf in 2 feet of water or less. Let this park be your shell island for the afternoon and good luck !

Opal Sands Resort & Sand Key Beach

You can collect seashells by the jetties but I recommend you at least wear water shoes. Low tide is the best time to look for the more beautiful shells and they will most often be in the sand nearby. The rocks and waves will break them up. Smaller ones can be found in a shell line along the island shores which are perfect for children to discover. Just remember that when you are searching for Florida shells to leave the live ones or you may find out they are more expensive than you thought. Sand Key Park has plenty of parking and is right across the bridge.

• Sanibel Island

• Siesta Key has Sand Dollar Island

Shell Enthusiast & Shell Lovers Head South To Venice Beach & Caspersen (seen above)

About an hour south of Clearwater Pass a real shelling adventure can begin. Not only shell collectors will love it here but also fossil enthusiast. The beach is literally darkened with shell and fossil fragments. How about finding a sharks tooth? Just bring a rake and start finding shells and building memories near Clearwater Beach.