In celebration of National Seashell Day and the First Day of Summer, Authentic Florida is revisiting our guided shelling adventure we had the pleasure to do with “shellebrity” Pam Rambo a couple years ago. Thanks to Pam’s guidance, we were able to discover some of the best areas in the world for shelling.
Shelling in Southwest Florida
Florida has some of the best shelling in the world, especially along the beaches of Ft. Myers and Sanibel Island.
Why there, you may ask? Sanibel Island is considered the best shelling beach in the U.S., because the island’s unique east-west boomerang shape captures the shells like a ladle, whereas many barrier islands have a northwest orientation. Slowly deposited by the rolling waves, more than 400 species of shelling sea treasures are here for beachcombers to enjoy.
In Florida’s Lee County, Sanibel Island, Ft. Myers Beach, Lovers Key State Park, Cayo Costa State Park and Big Hickory Island are the most popular places for shelling with peak season occurring May through October.
To “Shellebrate” this special day and the official beginning of summer, we hopped aboard a cruise to Big Hickory Island, south of Ft. Myers beach with “Shell-ebrity” seashell expert Pam Rambo to learn all about shells and shelling.
An Authentic Shelling Adventure
The open-air pontoon boat was docked at Salty Sam’s Marina near Ft. Myers Beach just across San Carlos Bay from Sanibel Island. Passengers were boarding dressed in shorts, hats and sandals and the smell of sunscreen wafted through the air. Buckets, bags, and small coolers were in tow.
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