Theresa Wilkinson was digging into the sand in Flagler Beach north of the pier recently, sitting in a hole. She had several buckets, a shovel, a sieve and a claw-like tool with her. Her dog, Coco, ...

Lighthouse Beach on Sanibel Island, Florida, is the perfect beach to enjoy the sunset or a great sunrise, take a beach w ...

It’s probably the most asked question by beachcombers hoping to snag an oceanic souvenir: Where is the best place to find seashells? Of course, everyone has their own opinion on where and when to find ...

Named the best shelling spot in North America by Travel + Leisure magazine, Sanibel Island—located near Fort Myers on the Gulf of Mexico—is a true haven for seashell-spotting enthusiasts. “It turns ...

Thousands of tourists pour into the Myrtle Beach area each summer to bask in the warm weather and enjoy its miles of sandy beaches. However, when the temperatures drop and the crowds leave, the area ...

Shelling doesn’t really have a season – whether winter or summer, seashells still wash ashore. But if you ask anyone who enjoys shelling as a hobby, they’ll typically recommend the fall and winter ...

A version of this story was originally published in 2023. Before you hit the Jersey Shore this summer, it may be wise to think twice if you happen upon a massive whelk shell on the beach that your kid ...