Know before you go
A little care.
A better day out.
Public access
Use open public beach access. Check beach-driving permits, seasonal wildlife closures, surf warnings and current NPS notices.
Keep the coast wild
Check swell and beach hazards as well as the tide. Leave occupied shells and living sand dollars in place.
Planning to bring a dog? Check the land manager’s current pet rules for this exact route and beach.
Shells along this shore
NPS lists shelling as a seashore activity.
Look along the strand line as the tide recedes, when access is safe. High-water marks can hold empty shells too; finds are never guaranteed.
Only take empty shells within the current NPS limits. Never disturb occupied shells, nesting areas or closed dunes.
Current shell-collection rules ↗