I Found a Super Rare Shell! And the Most Beautiful Sea Shells I've Found on the Same Day.

I found a super rare shell! This shell is so super rare that I had never seen it so I was excited to get home and figure out what it was. What’s crazy is I found 3 other really beautiful specimens on the same day!
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[@Justfollowthecrumbs]

I don’t think I would ever be bored there, such a beautiful array of shells, I’d be like a kid in a candy store. Thanks for letting me tag along.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I would never be bored there either! The view, the shells - it's truly a magical place!

[@lmae989]

I spent a week at Sanibel Island. The shells are insane there and every where. I brought a bunch home. And by bunch I meant several hundred. ❤

[@janfrench8985]

​@@SWFBeachLife how wonderful to be able to find such lovely shells l over to collect them too here in australia

[@W_I.L.L.N.E]

This is the most reliable thing I have ever heard

[@joyceedwards3336]

I can’t get over how you pass up the large shells! 😁

[@SWFBeachLife]

It takes lots and lots of self control 😅

[@cmnr8487]

@@SWFBeachLife I think people would buy them, like on ebay or etsy, I know I would. I'm in MO and don't have access to shells.

[@ZeldaZelda-RichesToRags]

@@SWFBeachLife maybe one of these days I’ll get to that spot and get the ones she left behind!

[@arthurjones9580]

I want to tell you that your channel has taken over me and my wife's TV time! We're shell fanatics having spent 35 years in San Diego! We pretty much were at the beach snorkeling for shells multiple times a week. We have been land locked in Utah for 7 years so your weekly shows sustain us!!! Thanks!!!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are so very welcome! I can't get enough of the beaches and creatures and shells and scenery - I absolutely love living here and I love sharing all the amazing mini-adventures to go on. I can't wait to see what else I'm going to find! Thank so much for coming along with me!

[@cazee100]

Oh my goodness what beautiful finds. Kice Kice baby!! Love the true tulip, what a colour. Stay safe x

[@SWFBeachLife]

Kice was kind again! I'm so curious as to whether the shells will stick around all year. I guess I'm going to find out! Hope all is well by you! ❤️

[@tonimccoy1115]

Brand new to your channel - I'm in love!! This island is now on my bucket list 💗 Your enthusiasm and child-like wonder reminds me of days gone by, picking up shells as a kid growing up in San Diego and then after moving to the Gulf Coast in my 20's. I think it's time to re-visit my childhood for some pure joy!! Low tide is in 3hrs!!!!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Welcome aboard! I was thinking yesterday I'm glad I didn't grow up here. I might have gotten used to the gorgeous water views, islands, beaches, shells, etc. I still love everything about Florida and I'll never stop being grateful that I live where I do. It's too pretty to not share! I hope you find lots of goodies at low tide!

[@kimberleykimsmithstaff1758]

I absolutely love All of your shelling adventures and look forward to a new video each week, but I think this is my very favorite! I love how excited you get and you teach us so much. Amazing finds for sure! That true tulip is gorgeous and so excited for you on the banded cone!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I am SO animated - you should see me flapping my hands around and the faces I make while doing the voice over for my videos. 😅 I'm one lucky gal and I love sharing my beach visits so other people can enjoy them too. I am beyond excited about that cone. I'm going to enter it in the Sanibel Shell Show next year!

[@Someonewhoruns]

@@SWFBeachLife i was going to ask! OOOOooo if you enter it, could you maybe vlog the shell show and tell us how the shell does?????

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@Someonewhoruns I will!

[@kathypirok-klein3413]

Shelling is definitely addicting along with sea glass and sharks teeth. You’re always looking for that different special shell, that large shark tooth…dam you, now you got me craving for a beach. Guess I’ll just have to go back to working on my shell art project in the basement and put on some beach wave sounds.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Sorry!! If it's any consolation I don't get to go as often as I'd like but I'm pretty dang lucky to live so close to so many beaches!

[@jefesmama]

I'm glad I found your site. I really like your voice it's kinda soothing. I'm blown away by the amount of shells you find at every beach.

[@signeknudsen8513]

Absolutley stunning location and shells. I love how you identify the shells each time. It's like learning a language - repeat something often enough and eventually it sticks. I have learned so much from you while you enjoying time on the beach. Great editing as well.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so very much! I am truly blessed to live in such a fantastic part of the country and be able to share my experiences. Thank you for coming along with me!

[@debslee3165]

This video made me cry. My grandmother moved to Longboat Key in 1964. She taught me how to shell. Many mornings up before dawn to catch the tides, wading to find the big Welks! I have jars and jars of beautiful shells which mean more than anything else she left me. Still shell when I can. Thanks again. I have a set of all you found in miniature smaller than my pinkie nail.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I'm sorry the video made you cry, but I'm glad you have wonderful collections of beautiful shells to remember your grandmother by. I don't have a miniature collection yet, but it sounds like a great way to save room and still collect those beautiful shells! 🐚

[@debslee3165]

@@SWFBeachLife happy tears!! We used to make a couple a year displaying them in a large long clam like shell that had both half connected. I am talking tiny tiny shells.

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@debslee3165 I've found shells the size of a grain of rice! Those suckers are hard to collect but I'm starting to gain more interest in them!

[@romysilvester3404]

I just love your shelling finds. I loved doing this for the better part of my life. Not able now due to some annoying med problems. Guess I have to live thru you which is soooooooo fun for me now. I just about lose my mind when I see what's hiding beneath. Thanks so much for taking me along. I will look forward to our next meet on Sunday. Romy

[@SWFBeachLife]

Hi Romy! I'm glad I can get you to the beach "virtually" and show you all the neat things I have the good fortune to find. Some of the places I visit are just so beautiful and I'm so grateful that I can share with other people who enjoy the hunt! 🐚

[@lindaking9222]

Great finds…love banded tulips,olives,murex,banded cone..so many beautiful shells

[@rcjcough4636]

Love that gorgeous rare cone and that true tulip. Fantastic finds. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeanepilgrim4926]

I love all the beautiful shells you found! Thanks for making the trip to Kice Island! I think I was as excited as you were finding all the beauties.

[@beckyh1369]

Truly a wonderful trip to the beach! I absolutely loved those gorgeous cones! That true tulip was amazing! Thank you so much for taking me shelling on Kice!

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are so very welcome! Thank you for coming along with me!

[@northernsky1506]

This was one shell of a video!!!! So many AmaZinG finds! 🐚

[@SWFBeachLife]

It was a spectacular day to be out there!

[@linasahlin2590]

What an amazing beach day! Congratulations on all your beautiful finds and especially that gorgeous banded cone! This was such a lovely video. It transported me from the cold grey day I’ve had today to a beautiful sunny place. Thank you! ❤️

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are so very welcome. Thank you for taking the time to come along with me!

[@lindaeshbach6494]

I just wanted to thank you so much h for your videos. I love in Pennsylvania and our family use to rent a cabin in August in New Jersey. I live the beach, it's sounds the shells, the sea.gulls. I was one of those people who fed seagulls but I always tried to do it away from people. I use to love the beach in the late afternoon when most people were leaving and it seemed so calm. We don't go anymore everyones kids are older doing their own thing, but I miss it. Whenever you give us beach ti.e I close my eyes and listen and I'm transported back to those days. I THANK YOU FOR that. I would love to go to south west Flordi some time it looks spectacular. I don't FIL never did so maybe after.my husband retires. But until then I've found your channel and live it immensely. God Bless and may you keep shelling for.many many more years, I'll be watching.

[@lindaeshbach6494]

Sorry for spelling errors

[@SWFBeachLife]

I'm so glad I can "transport" you to the place you love. I know not everyone has the opportunity to come here to SWFL so I'm glad I can share the amazing things I get to see while I'm out exploring. Thank you so much for the note and thank you very much for coming along with me!

[@blondinizer4057]

This video is just what I needed on this gray, snowy day. Thank you! ❤️

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are so welcome!

[@lindsayschilling8707]

I find it amazing how a video of shell hunting, the ocean views and sounds, can have such a wonderful effect on the viewer! It's almost like being there! I find these vids so calming & relaxing. I grew up on the ocean, so it doesn't take much for these fab videos to grab me and plunk me right down on these gorgeous shell covered beaches! 😍

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@lindsayschilling8707 LOVE THIS!!

[@floydiandreamscapes5145]

You're so blessed to live in Florida. Took care of my Mom for 13 years, planned on using my inheritance after she passed to move to Fla for my golden years. Things happed so that won't be happening. I'll Spend my last years in Cold Vermont. Love some of those shells.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I am so fortunate to live here. I'm glad we made the move so I can bring these beautiful beaches to those who can't be here themselves ❤️

[@carolmusso7767]

This was so exciting and yet relaxing! You found some gorgeous shells. Thank you! ❤️🐚

[@denisem6754]

What a fantastic trip to Kice you had! All of the shells were beautiful but the cone was stunning! Those few gaudy nauticas with the super dark markings and the bright red tulip were gorgeous! Wow!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I knoooow! To find so many fantastic shells in one day was really amazing. I'm so lucky!!!!

[@MissPennyhapenny]

I'm a recent subscriber and I'm really loving your great treasure hunting videos with such beautiful weather, scenery and mouth watering finds! I really appreciate your knowledge on the subject too as I love to hear the proper names of your beautiful finds! One thing I'm desperate for though is that you do some slow pans of the most packed and interesting shell areas. I keep spotting things I'd love to see in more detail. Not just a brief flash, where my eyes don't even have time to focus!🧐😂 Some of the shells may well be boringly common for you, but here in the uk we sadly don't find such an amazing array of gorgeous exotic looking shells. I'm green with envy you lucky lady! 💚 Happy hunting! 🌊🐚😎🚣‍♀️👣🌅

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks for the comment Penny! It's so hard to decide how to shoot and edit the videos. I have people who have been watching for a while now, and I don't want to bore them - then I have new people joining and I don't want them to be lost and not get the shell info. I will keep this in mind and try to at least slow down a little so you get to see good shots of the shells! Thank you for coming along with me!

[@zumapuma38]

I love how clear the video close ups are and I watch with my finger on the pause button constantly so I can deeply enjoy the shell piles

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@zumapuma38 I've been trying to do more of the pile scanning for those at home. And sometimes people at home spy things I missed! 😃

[@sharihere8809]

I have two huge jars of shells my mom collected at Daytona Beach in 1932 when she first moved there. So many interesting shells amongst the practically fossilized fish or whatever they are. They have never been cleaned up and now you have sparked my interest! Thank you!

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are so welcome! Maybe you have some really good treasures in there!

[@dwalsh8628]

You have a treasure chest/bottles of beauty there! A suggestion if I may: you might someday consider putting some favorites in a shadow box frame for hanging on a wall. Then you can admire them at will and make your friends jealous.

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@dwalsh8628 Plus you could still see them. I do have a crummy plastic box I keep some specimens in for easy access. I like the shadowbox idea - thank you!

[@valeriealvis7740]

@@SWFBeachLife I created an ocean scene above my kitchen sink using life-like stickers and hung shells up with thumb tacks! They stay up there and you can’t see the tacks! The wall is white like the sand so it looks pretty cool! Everything in my whole apartment is ocean stuff! Shells, fish, turtles,dolphins etc. Palm trees and boats, bubble lamps etc. Until I can get back to Florida it all helps me get by lol. It will all decorate my place down there when I come back 😁👍🏻

[@kims4529]

Spectacular finds!! Congrats on your special cone! My faves of the day were the true tulip and the very colorful gaudy nauticas.

[@bethstelter990]

Loved this video. Fantastic finds and so many beautiful shells. Will have to find best way to Kice from Sanibel this Nov or winter. Thank you for your beautiful videos and information! 🌞

[@carolmathis6084]

Oh, so happy you found the special shells! I always hope you find a junonia or huge conch, but it's fabulous you found something more rare. The golden banded cone, red true tulip and gaudi moon snails are beautiful! I like it that you show us how they clean up; that was a fun glimpse of your shell 'play station.'

[@SWFBeachLife]

I have been hoping for that elusive junonia, but I'll just have to keep looking. Oh my gosh the shells this day were out of this world. It was SUCH a fun trip. Thank you for letting me share it with you!

[@janiceprice7403]

I just found your channel yesterday, I’ve already watched about 6! I would enjoy this sooooo much.

[@SaltyReflections]

That Golden Banded Cone is absolutely AMAZING! We never find cones here in SC. I would be super excited to find just a regular alphabet cone. :) Hopefully when we come to SWF on vacation later this year we will add a few more cones to our collection to along with lots of others of these beauties. Thanks for sharing these beauties!! Much love from us Salties!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Hi Salties! Can you imagine my delight when I started doing research on that shell and I found out it was really rare? I'm still really tickled with that shell. I hope you find TONS of cones when you return to the area. We might have the cones but boy you guys have the whelks!

[@nikiakbik5896]

Awesomeness! wowza! Fun day. Contagious Shell High! Was on our beach today nothing but rocks and a hinged shell. Thank you!

[@podrosie5059]

This is the first video I've ever watched on finding shells. It is really interesting. I recently moved to SC and my yard is very full of sand. There are these white small cone-like shells in my yard. I haven't had time to research this area but it must have been oceanfront at one time. I can't believe the sand and shells.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I moved here from NJ so it's weird for me too that I dig a little and hit sand! I've only lived here a little over 2 years and we wanted to be close to the beach. Then I started getting interested in the things I found on the beach. Then I needed to share and I started my. KZbin channel. It's such a fun, healthy "obsession" and I am having a great time sharing these amazing locations!

[@hollyebn]

Thanks!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Oh my goodness! Thank you so very much! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@ashleyhall5580]

This is my first time viewing first of all, how beautiful. Second of all I can't help but notice how gorgeous your natural nails are even while you're picking through all the shells and stuff you manage to keep them that nice I am definitely envious. Anyways I will be subscribing this is so cool to me

[@SWFBeachLife]

Welcome aboard Ashley! I share a new beach walk every Sunday and I love sharing all the interesting things I find along the way. Thank you for the nail compliment! It's a good thing I don't try to keep them painted as I would probably spend as much time on them as I do editing videos! 😅

[@youniverse6841]

Oh my goodness nice find! Beautiful, calming video as always Sharmon! Thank you!

[@SWFBeachLife]

My pleasure! ☺️ Thank you for watching!

[@lesamonroe2355]

This has been a fantastic trip all those beautiful shells congratulations on that gorgeous cone thank you for taking us with you

[@crystalfahlsing4296]

I am so freaking happy for you with your treasure you found!!! That shell was meant for you to hold onto it for at least a little while. I’m going to be in fort Meyers beach in just over two weeks, I think I met you on the beach about a year ago, it was my first trip to FMB. Having your videos to look forward to lessens the ache I have from missing the beach and shelling. I love the shells so much!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much! I am pretty freaking happy about that shell as well! And we quite possibly have met. I often say hi to other shellers to see what kind of luck they are having out on the beach. I know the feeling of missing the beach and the shells! I would get that feeling every time we visited looking for where we were going to move. I am so very grateful we chose the perfect place to move to. I hope you find lots of treasures while you're here!

[@digi6256]

Your videos allow me to be close to what I love and dream off. Alberta, Canada is a land locked province and I am far away from ocean, so the water, sound of waves, sun and beautiful shells that you allow us to see it’s truly a remarkable gift. Thank you for that, with lots of hugs - Dana

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for choosing to spend your time with me at the beach! I know it's not the same thing, but I sure do love sharing these beaches and all the wonderful experiences I have looking for beach treasure. I'm glad I can give you a little beach time when you need it 😃

[@samanthabright5393]

My favorite place on Earth! Congrats on the Golden Banded Cone!

[@patifagan6774]

I’m so in awe of the shells you found, fabulous

[@jamiegriffin4105]

How do we get to kiss island

[@janetpullen5210]

I can’t believe the banded cone is exquisite. What a find so perfect

[@chriswhittington294]

Oh my, you are a kindred spirit! I love shelling in SW Florida. Such beautiful finds and I get to learn their names, I usually name them my own made up names! 😁 You helped transport me from sleeting, chilly Ohio to the beautiful beaches of SW Florida. Thank you! ❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are so very welcome. I'm sure at some point I'll start giving the shells a nickname just to entertain myself. I'm glad I could get you to the beach! 🌴🌊🐚

[@LindsHoisington]

Love your videos. They make me feel like I am there. I can even feel myself picking up shells. Very relaxing. I can even watch all the old ones again. They are never boring.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much for watching!!!

[@LindsHoisington]

@@SWFBeachLife love your excitement finding new shells.

[@LindsHoisington]

Can’t wait to get there in June

[@netamorton4832]

Wow! How special! Happy you found a new shell!❤️

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you!!

[@dennispascoe4749]

Now I know where I gotta go early in the morning. Thank you for a great video.

[@michelleadamchak1330]

Oh my goodness!! Lookit those lovely treasures!! You have hit the sea shell lottery with your gorgeous finds!! I get the biggest kick watching your videos!! Can you recommend any good shell identification books please and thank you?! It's hard to find books on this subject here in Ohio, lol. Love your channel. Happy shelling!! ❤🐚❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

The book I use on a regular basis is Florida's Living Beaches. You can pick one up on Amazon: amzn.to/3aqkmO0. It great because it only has shells from Florida in it, so I'm not confused by shells that are from a different area. It doesn't have ALL the Florida shells, but it's a fantastic resource if you're looking to ID Florida shells. Thanks so much for coming along with me on my beach adventures!

[@shannonnakamura9932]

Wow! Great video, both parts. Really enjoyed watching as usual and learning as well as seeing all the great finds!!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much for coming along with me on my shelling adventure! I wish I could go to this island every day!

[@trenttan3779]

Kice is nice! To me this would be a dream day for shelling! Congrats on that special banded cone! More rare than a junonia!? Wow! Still waiting for you to find a junonia also!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I know, I didn't even know this shell was on my bucket list! At least I have lots more that I'm still hunting. I'll find that junonia one of these days!

[@JerseyShoreShellingMama]

I’m from the Jersey Shore and yesterday I was shelling in the jetty rocks and found a Florida fighting conch! I am still in disbelief that it made its way all the way up here and I found it!!! Pretty crazy.

[@SWFBeachLife]

That's crazy awesome! What a journey that little shell must have taken. They're hard to find even in the Carolinas!

[@deblarson5408]

I love your videos! Love your enthusiasm. Its relaxing for me to watch! You know more about shells than anyone I know. I picked up a few generic shells on the beach in Ghana years ago. Otherwise I've been land-locked!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Well thank you for coming along with me on my beach adventure!!!

[@alisonsmith7162]

Thank you so much for your videos. I'm from Sydney Australia, and had relatives that lived on the Queensland coast. Ever since I was a kid I loved the Christmas holiday trips up there (summer here then), and the highlight for little me was to wander along beaches collecting shells. I inherited my Grandma's seashell collection, and enjoy seeing some of the shells you collect that look like mine.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I know your seasons are opposite of ours and so strange to think of xmas in the summer. Anyway I'm so glad I could bring you to the beach for a little treasure hunting. There are lots of species that you can find all over the world. Thank you so much for coming to the beach with me!

[@pattyvalinote4612]

Wow if anyone deserves to find that golden band alphabet cone is you! Your excitement in your voice is priceless! Thank you for sharing all of your fabulous finds with us❣️🌴❣️

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much! I got pretty psyched once I started doing the research on that shell to see what it was. Thank you for coming along with me on my beach adventure!

[@diannpowell1077]

This is the high light of my week! Can't thank you enough for sharing with all of us. The true tulip was astounding! WOW!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I would hate to keep such a fun adventure to myself. Thank you so much for watching and coming along with me!

[@chrisbgifford7387]

Wow, red tulip! Wow purple apple murex! the cones! I have a request, I would like a still shot of a shell pile. I want to freeze it on the screen and just learn to look for shapes vs colors. Then after a couple of minutes, arrows with id of shells to help me see what I missed. Kind of like an I Spy a.... If possible I think we could all benefit doing the search and an answer key. Thanks in advance!

[@76Acard]

yes!! I second this!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I can do that! You'll just have to tell me which shell pile 😅 Seriously, shoot me an email at [e-mail] and tell me which pile and I can send you a pic!

[@chrisbgifford7387]

@@SWFBeachLife I will look at at pile in this video and get back to you by Friday, no rush on response. If someone else picked a pile in response that will be fine for me also.

[@chrisbgifford7387]

First choices 22:39, 22:52 & 19:44-19:45. I guess it is a matter of getting close to the shells in a pile and just looking for points, color and shape. If there are anymore tips let me know. Thanks

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@chrisbgifford7387 I’m on it. Shoot me an email at [e-mail] and I’ll them to you 😃

[@normaharne5659]

Oh my goodness! So many, many BEAUTIFUL and AMAZING shells! Thank you! I have never seen some of these. I've never found, what my mom always called them, sand dollars.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I had never found one either until I moved here. Now I get to see them all the time. I love living here in Florida!

[@annemariemayr3576]

I love the lace mirex, they look so interesting, but this dark shell you find at last was gorgeous, like that rare cone, but all your shell you find are so great. When I see you pic up little shells, I am thinking for earring jewelrys..they would be nice 👍😀❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

I was so surprised by that rare shell! There are rare shells I'm looking for and this one I didn't even know existed! I got very lucky. And I agree - some of those little shells would indeed make great jewelry! ☺️

[@debbieosredkernelson13]

Wow... the banded cone, purple murex and that big red true tulip!!! What a shell-tastic day, indeed!! Awesome!

[@cintiapollock2486]

Brilliant congrats on the rare ones and all the pretty ones! I craft woven pieces that I line and make into baskets. I look for and use mostly drilled pretty small somewhat flat and clam shaped shells on their top rim lol so I leave the heavier big ones I just cant use them and until finding you I never knew they were so valuable to shellers. Now I will pick up a few : )

[@SWFBeachLife]

Your woven pieces sound pretty. Someone recently showed us how to sew baskets from clothesline wrapped in cloth. They are beautiful and I want to make one with shells sewed onto it. Shoot, there's tons of stuff I'd like to make and I just can't seem to find the time! I sell some of my shells too so I can keep hunting and not worry about running out to room - LOL!

[@l0z586]

I can tell from the thumbnail that the beach walk was fantastic with spectacular finds!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Yes it was!

[@kateseymour9693]

I super enjoyed watching this. I just wish I could have been there. Such wonderful shell finds.

[@TinkerTailor4303]

Love the Beach Time breaks -- very thoughtful! 😇 Congratulations on the rare shell find!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks so much!

[@lindsayschilling8707]

Beautiful shells! Honestly, there are so many gorgeous shells; I'd have a hard time narrowing down the keepers, or I'd need a Uhaul truck to get my sea gems home 😆 Thank You, as always, for a great video. Oh, and I always enjoy seeing the shells after they've been cleaned up (I'm an Artist, and I view each shell as a work of Sculptural Art) ❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

Shells really are works of art aren't they? Each one different with its own attributes. Thank you so much for coming along with me on my shelling adventure!

[@lizzyanthus1]

First time watching your channel, (subscribed!) and I am so happy I found you! Well, and your channel..LOL! I am a shell lover as well, but never get the chance to go shelling. Not a lot of that here in Northern NY. ;) Anyhow, I just wanted to say that I also love the broken shells. They just speak to me of the passage of time, I guess. So much character! Like the one at around 8: 30 maybe? It was close to a pointy piece of wood sticking up out of the sand. The wood, not the shell. I hope you collect some of those as well sometimes. I'd even consider buying them! Oh the tiny hermit crab was darling, wasn't he/she? And thank you for the ocean and whole beach views! Absolutely gorgeous, I agree! I also wondered if you are allowed to collect driftwood there, or on other islands? Probably not, huh? I'm an avid driftwood collector, and that I can get here! Yay! I'm surrounded by many rivers here. Ok, sorry for the long comment, but I'm just so excited to find your videos! Thanks again! I'm off to find more to watch!

[@SWFBeachLife]

It's actually pretty tough to find wood on the beach that won't just fall apart. I've seen people "sawing" off pieces of the dead trees on the beach, but drift wood is kind of hard to find. Strange...I never really thought about that. And I sometimes really like the discolored or worn shells. There is something beautiful about them and how the passage of time is shown through the smoothing of spikey shells. I grew up in NJ so once I discovered the beaches down here I fell in love. Thank you so much for subscribing and I hope you enjoy your future beach walks with me!

[@lizzyanthus1]

@@SWFBeachLife I did live in Daytona for 15 years, when in my 20's and early 30's, but they never had many good shells like you are getting down there. Back then I didn't know of the riches to be had down there! Oh well, I'll enjoy your beach walks, for sure though. Thank you again.

[@barbarasieg1801]

I love watching you. This reminds me of going to Florida to visit my mom and we would go looking for shells. She passed away 6 years ago and I really miss the times we had she’ll hunting.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Those must be really special memories. My mom passed away almost 3 years ago and I miss her too ❤️

[@Nodalthree]

Someday you might find a golden cowrie shell (Marshal Islands) Regan missile test sight, Kawajalein MI. I had the pleasure of being on an island that few people can just visit making collecting shells a lot easier.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I have yet to find an intact cowrie but boy would I love to! That must have been an amazing experience.

[@lisabriley492]

You have given me such joy watching your videos. This is October 11 after Ian. Its always been my dream to come to Sanibel camping. We were thinking possibly March 2023. I'm heartbroken for all of you in FL. I thought about you and pray for all of you down there. Please be safe and know you all are in our hearts and minds. Stay Strong!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Please don't cancel your trip but put it on hold for now. This area will need visitors and people spending their money here to help us recover!

[@deenasmusicbox]

In all of my shelling days, I've found that if you find one of a certain shell you will another! It seemed to never disappoint, I would always find two. Great video!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Some days are indeed like that. Too bad it doesn't work that way for the big shells 😅

[@deenasmusicbox]

@@SWFBeachLife so very true, wouldn't that be something else! 🐚🐚

[@lizblameuser7552]

WOW! What a wonderful day for you…I’m quite certain my head would have exploded! Thank for taking us along once again..❤️

[@CooeeChris1]

I've been shelling since I was a little girl, I still have most of them and still collect an make gorgeous balls of delight from small ones... go to Bali and see the shell museum there! wow!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I love "balls of delight." And boy what I wouldn't give to go to Bali!

[@joycook3093]

Stumbled on your video accidentally and am so excited to see these beautiful shells and learn their names!!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

There are so many beautiful beaches down here perfect for shell hunting! I am so lucky to live here and share what I find. Thank you so much for watching!

[@kathycox6420]

Wow, that banded cone, true tulip and Florida cone are exquisite!

[@kristinasusino4987]

…I’m beach person, nature lover, I collect some of this wonders on my trip’s, they are really amazing, thank U for your video.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for coming along with me!

[@wendys.miller9807]

Your banded cone and true tulip are both gorgeous! Kice Island did not disappoint

[@SWFBeachLife]

Kice has never disappointed me!

[@kschnaus8]

You are my way of resetting for my upcoming week! I can't get down to my beloved Florida this year (middle of nursing school) but next summer I am coming to the Sanibel area to celebrate my new career!! I am so pleased at being a patreon and look forward to the next video!!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I think coming to Sanibel is the perfect way to celebrate your new career! Best of luck to you with your schooling. I'm glad I can "virtually" get you to the beach while you're waiting to come here. Thank you so much for being one of my Patreons! I so appreciate the support!

[@katherinemcconnell1531]

....🐚I’m So Glad I Found Your Channel ~ I’m No Longer Close To A Beach And I Throughly Enjoyed Watching You Find These Lovely Gifts ~ I Have Shells In Jars, Bowls, Plates And Just Sitting Around ~ Thank You So Much For Sharing🐚....

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are so very welcome! I recently did a video about my shell collection. Yours sounds a lot like mine! kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5fcYZ2iZdigpqc

[@katherinemcconnell1531]

@@SWFBeachLife .…🐚That Was Amazing ~ I Have A Few Shells And Pieces Of Coral That My Dad Brought Home From Guam During WWll ~ The Thickness Of The Shells That My Dad Brought Home Is Considerably Thicker ~ I’m Excited To Learn The Names🐚🙏🏻....

[@annjohnson543]

WOW, it was definitely banded tulip day. And those colorful moonsnails! I don't think I've ever seen any that deep and rich.

[@maggieslifeisawildride512]

Can't wait for next week's trip...this one was awesome! So many amazing finds!

[@joyceedwards3336]

I’m loosing my mind seeing all these shells! I Love your videos, Thank You so much for sharing

[@kimberlyaustin6677]

Ohhhh wow...Kice is so very nice! A shelling Paradise! 🐚💖👍

[@sandymitchell7785]

Thank you so much you don’t know how much your videos means to me‼️❤️❤️❤️ I love there for 14 years in Englewood and my favorite thing to do was to go shell shopping bring back great memories ‼️💗💜❤️💕 I have yet to make a visit back but that will come very soon I pray‼️

[@SWFBeachLife]

I hope you make it back for a visit too!

[@joyl903]

I enjoyed virtually beach combing with you. It brought back memories. I recognized several of the shells but didn't know their names!

[@janethughes3128]

Congratulations!!!! That is a shelling trip that you will never forget!!! Wow!!!! 🐚👏

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are absolutely right. One of my top 5. I can't wait until I have a top 50 list in my head!

[@dm8573]

Wouldn't you agree that Kice Island is the Disney World of Shelling! My very favorite place in the world now. I am still cleaning all the fantastic finds from my January Shell Camp trip. I can't imagine living near there. I agree with you, I could spend Every Single Day there! Thank you for sharing and that cone was AMAZING and the Gautys and the True Tulip, shucks there are no ugly shells are they!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Kice is pretty magical. It's a ton of work for me to get my kayak down there, then kayak to the islands and all that, but boy the rewards are second to none. Yes, Kice really is the Disney World of shelling. Luckily the entrance fee is free if you can get there!

[@lindarichie2585]

Wow 😲 the banded cone is gorgeous! So are all the others u found between the moon snails and that orange tulip wow you had yourself a fantastic day !!! So happy for you ! Thanks as always for this beautiful day at the beach!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you! 🤗

[@Fiona2254]

Grandma used to take us beachcombing whenever we were with her in Culebra PR she once found the shell of a Nautilus while we were with her. Such a calming endeavor. Thanks for bringing that memory back.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Finding a nautilus must have been amazing! I'm glad I reminded you of some great times you too had on the beach!

[@Fiona2254]

It was amazing indeed and she was super exited because it was pristine. She had found a fragment before but this one was perfect. I wonder what happened to it, it would be awesome to have.

[@Fiona2254]

@@SWFBeachLife we were beach babies back then and would spend the summers with them. Brown as a nut we would return to school. We had an awesome childhood and didn’t know how lucky we were.

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@Fiona2254 What amazing memories! I didn’t spend my childhood at the beach so I’m making up for lost time! 🌴

[@Fiona2254]

@@SWFBeachLife I’m landlocked in East Texas and thought I love our ranch I need to escape to the Caribbean once a year (edited once a week would require us to be millionaires 🤣). We once thought we’d retire in Culebra but that’s an impossible dream. Keep the videos coming 🤗

[@annwithaplan9766]

What cool finds! I used to find shells like that when living in GTMO, Cuba. My ex also found a HUGE apple murex (he was an avid diver, too). A collector even offered him big bucks for it, but he said no and kept it. I used to make earrings and necklaces with many of the shells I found. Wasn't easy finding matching pairs haha. That was over 30yrs ago and I still have boxes and boxes of all the shells I found there.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Collecting shells is so much fun - I think the hunt is the best but having those pretty souvenirs is pretty great too. I finally found the time to make a sea shell picture frame with the shells I found. I have plenty of craft materials - I just need to find the time to make the projects! Thanks so much for watching!

[@annwithaplan9766]

@@SWFBeachLife - That's nice. I need to pick out my best ones and put them in a shadow box so I can look at them again. They've been stashed away in the containers (organized by types) for over 30 yrs.

[@dianerichmond7105]

Wow, what a great day: the colorful moonsnails were colorful! The true tulip was the prettiest red! The spiny jewel boxes were spiny! PLUS a cone you had to research, which means that is always an exciting find! I loved that other FL cone, too. And the juvenile FFCs, the banded tulips! Loved it all. Thank you!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I was so excited about that banded shell once I started doing the research on it. It's quite fun to find a rare shell that I didn't even know existed. Thank you so much for watching Diane!

[@christinecorley7755]

I just love your enthusiasm! Thanks for sharing your shell high. 🐚

[@SWFBeachLife]

It would be such a shame to keep all the things I get to see to myself! Thanks so much for watching!

[@sandrasinanian2710]

Amazing colors and patterns! Nature's artwork!!! Love watching your discoveries along with the 'names' of so many incredible shells!

[@janetknight9978]

What a wonderful video! Amazing finds! Especially the red true tulip and the unbelievable banded cone!!!

[@charissescully5893]

This has been the best video! I felt like I was right there picking them up with you. Loved it. I have a condo in Fort Myers but we don’t get down too often. When I’m there, I’m usually shelling somewhere on Sanibel. We tried Lovers key a couple of weeks ago but nothing compares to this Kice Island except maybe once when we did a half day on Cayo Costa. Thanks for being my shelling eyes when I can’t be there. 🐚💕🐚

[@SWFBeachLife]

When we were looking to buy a place down here we kept visiting and I was wishing there was a channel showing me the area each week. I guess I went and created what I wanted ☺️ Thanks for coming to the beach with me virtually!

[@2mickj]

Congrats on your rare find. 🐚 Beautiful video! 💙

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you! 😊

[@karenmathews1618]

Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful shell trips you take I really appreciate it saying I haven't been having knee surgery and problems with my knee and watching your videos at the beach and stuff really helps me get through the days thank you so much

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are so very welcome! I hope you recover from your surgery soon!

[@SherryBaby2003]

Right above that Gaudi there was a cool pinkish FL fighting conks that caught my eye! I think it may have been broken but it looked really gorgeous!

[@divingwithMicheleinTexas]

As always a great day shelling. That orange tulip is beautiful and that rare cone 😍

[@SWFBeachLife]

The winning feature was the weight. I need something light enough that I can get on and off my car by myself!

[@agds91078]

Oh what some amazing goodies you got friend!!! I dream of shells like this! What a lovely relaxing video and thank you for it🧜🏼‍♀️💕🐚 That first shell you found the hinged spiny jewel box is pure perfection to me 💕 I believe it’s now my fav shell 💕 also the nut Meg, Lace murex, apple murex, the Florida fighting conch shell and kittens paw are all my bucket list shells to own someday 💕 FYI I didn’t know anything about any of these types of shells or their names at all until I found your channel. 💕 Thank you for teaching me so much about them my friend and too I’m blessed I made a dear friend with you when I found them channel 💕So many things to be grateful for when coming across this channel 🧜🏼‍♀️🐚

[@SWFBeachLife]

I live a life full of gratitude too! And I'm so grateful that I have the ability to share these locations and my adventures with others. Especially people who love the beach and all the treasures that can be found that can't be here. You concentrate on getting the healing work done and the beach and it's treasures will be waiting for you! ❤️

[@gingermackeen5741]

Well I watched the whole video before commenting. It was mesmerizing! Have to get down there!!! Congrats on the awesome cones! The lace murexes and gaudies are unbelievable from there. So much fun, Sharmon! Thank you! xxoo

[@SWFBeachLife]

Ginger, it was treasure after treasure. It was over the top fun. I am super curious if the shells are there in the summer too. I guess I'm going to find out!

[@gingermackeen5741]

@@SWFBeachLife And the beautiful red true tulip I thought about on the beach today! Hope it's as good this summer! How much to rent a kayak there? I don't like time restraints...😁

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@gingermackeen5741 I'm not sure how much a rental is. I drag my own kayak down there so I can come and go as I please.

[@sherryroseman]

Wow! What a day!! Beautiful finds.

[@SWFBeachLife]

It was such a fun day!

[@janicehayes5059]

What a lovely beach walk thank you for sharing! Keep collecting

[@nicolegabino4687]

So awesome to find all the lovely shells especially rare ones. Your shell videos are my favorite 🐚🐚🐚

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you Nicole!

[@Gems-of-Hope-Rocks]

22:58 Florida Cone I couldn't believe how perfectly that looked like an ice cream cone to both myself and my husband. The RED shell slightly before this timestamp I never would have thought existed!

[@SWFBeachLife]

This island can be epic to find gorgeous seashells. Thank you so much for watching!