Know before you go
A little care.
A better day out.
Public access
Use the designated public access and posted parking. Stay clear of the pass’s strong currents and check storm-related changes.
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
A published Captiva shelling destination.
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.
No live shelling. Stay off dunes and give nesting wildlife room.
Current shell-collection rules ↗