SEASHELLS ON HOLDEN BEACH NC

[@divingwithMicheleinTexas]

Holden Beach is so pretty 😍

[@SaltyReflections]

It was nice. Beautiful houses everywhere.

[@karenclark9913]

Thank you for taking us along on your treasure searching!!

[@SaltyReflections]

Thanks so much! I'm glad so many others are enjoying them.

[@MylifebelikeOohAah]

This is the beach that I grew up going to because my grandma lived there on Holden Beach! This is so incredible and I’ve never seen it that full of shells, let alone rare ones! 🐚

[@SaltyReflections]

Hold on to those Salty Reflections. This was our first trip to Holden Beach. Beautiful beach to grow up coming to. We had been hearing about all the shells washing up there from the beach renourishment and we make a lot of shelling videos in SC so we had to come share our finds with our viewers. The shells and fossils that are washing up there are amazing.

[@MylifebelikeOohAah]

@@SaltyReflections it’s so crazy! My grandma gave me a sea biscuit when I was little, and it’s the only one I have 💜

[@SaltyReflections]

🤗💙 That makes it more special than a million you could pick up yourself! 🥰🙏

[@adriennelieberman8805]

Beautiful morning. Beautiful shells.

[@SaltyReflections]

Thanks for joining us! 🌊🐚👣

[@juliamaul7334]

I love the sound of the clean! Love the beauty of alll the shells! Thank you!

[@SaltyReflections]

You're welcome! We love the sounds of the ocean too. It's so peaceful!

[@cherryjohnson9733]

Love all the shells.

[@SaltyReflections]

Thanks for coming along for the beach walk!

[@Christy19627]

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE y'alls videos!

[@SaltyReflections]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoy them. We're thankful we can bring you along.

[@Christian45947]

Amazing!

[@SaltyReflections]

It was!

[@janetphillips8196]

Fighting conk and apple murax. Lace murax are are longer and thinner. Thanks for the beach walk and Thanks for sharing your vaction with us.

[@SaltyReflections]

Thank you! The apple murex was a lot bigger than any of the ones we usually find in SC. I don't think we've found the juvenile fighting conch at all. There's still a lot for me to learn. I love looking for Shells that I haven't seen or big common Shells.

[@deloriswhite1309]

It's the sound of the water for me. Glad 2 see each video. Hope you both enjoyed the getaway.

[@SaltyReflections]

Me too. The waves are calming. Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!

[@graciehood2308]

Thank you for the beautiful adventure safe travels home

[@SaltyReflections]

Thank you! We have made a safe trip home and are looking forward to more Salty Reflections to share.

[@indyfan2056]

Nice peaceful beach walk. So glad you took us for one last look!

[@SaltyReflections]

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks!

[@donnacribbs1807]

This is a great place for snail shells ( shark and moon shells

[@SaltyReflections]

Yehbudi!

[@deborahsmeaton4498]

I want to go back to Holden Beach again. Have a safe trip back home. Thank you for sharing. Enjoy your channel very much.

[@SaltyReflections]

Hope you can get there soon. Thank you!

[@bonniericica6895]

Oh my... those are some amazing Moon shells!

[@SaltyReflections]

For sure. Thanks for watching!

[@Hollybear76]

All those shells are awesome! Especially the shark eyes!

[@SaltyReflections]

🤗 Thanks for joining us!

[@nancyrobertson550]

👏👏👍🙏🏻from Texas USA

[@SaltyReflections]

🖐

[@pennycox2658]

We have a house at Holden. A great family beach. Enjoy the shells.

[@SaltyReflections]

What a great beach to call home! We would like to visit again soon! It is gorgeous! 🌊💙

[@outdoorswithtim.576]

Love it

[@SaltyReflections]

Thanks brother! Everytme I get a chance I'm trying to take you guys on these adventures like I said I would. I'm so thankful God continues to use me! Stay safe and God bless!

[@heidihess7908]

Wow amazing great finds today! thanks for taking us along! just beautiful!!

[@SaltyReflections]

Thanks for coming along with me! I can't believe how .many Shells there was washed up overnight. And the ocean was almost as slick as glass. Very calming!

[@nikispragg9811]

You not having a bag or the wagon gives me anxiety 🤣 And stepping on them - oh man! My heart skips a beat with every crunch 😬😳🤣 I could sit in those piles forever. You found an Apple Murex and a Juvenile Florida Fighting Conch! Awesome finds for NC ❤️ The shark eyes are amazing.

[@SaltyReflections]

Yes, I found some pretty good Shells for sure. Most of all, I was thankful for the time to be able to go looking again that morning and made sure I took everyone along that likes watching. I think about all of you watching and you all drive me to continue making these videos. Thanks for taking the time to comment and watching!

[@nikispragg9811]

@@SaltyReflections I look forward to every time you upload! So do my kids. We found you guys during quarantine and it's been a blast ever since. Especially to those of us who don't live near an ocean. We appreciate your time and work to take us along on your adventures all of the time. It is awesome!

[@SaltyReflections]

We sure appreciate it too! God bless yall!

[@christophermccomas6797]

I love ur videos especially the ones from Holden Beach

[@SaltyReflections]

Our stay at Holden Beach was awesome.

[@christophermccomas6797]

I absolutely love going to holden beach

[@marciaslay1149]

That is amazing, I would love to be on that beach!!

[@SaltyReflections]

It's worth making a trip. Luckily it was only a 4 1/2 hour ride for us.

[@gingermackeen5741]

Oliver, you have me wanting to hop in the car from New Port Richey FL and come up to Holden Beach! Wow! Is all I can say about all those shells! Beautiful apple murex! And how on earth did you sneak out there without Stephanie??! That was a juvenile FL fighting conch at 5:20. Unusual to see that way up there I would think. I know from watching you all shell in SC you hardly ever see one of those. Ok so Stephanie is sleeping in. I bet she was sorry later... Your favorite shelling Saltaholic says that was a BIG pocket for all those shells! Thanks, Oliver.

[@SaltyReflections]

Thanks for coming along on the video! Holden Beach was loaded with Shells that morning and I didn't carry anything to put Shells in.😇 Stephanie had already cleaned and sorted all of our finds the night before and I didn't think I was going to keep any.😆 I was wrong. Holden Beach is definitely worth a trip. We had a great time. We've made it safely back to SC and Stephanie is going through our finds to mail some out now. Thanks for the info and watching! Stay safe Saltaholic and happy shelling!

[@mikemcelveen2973]

Thanks y'all! Looks like you had a great time!

[@SaltyReflections]

Yessir, we had a marvelous time. Holden Beach was beautiful and our finds there were awesome. Stay safe brother! See you soon.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Wow, what a fun shelling day! I could stay in those piles for hours! You found some beautiful Apple Murex, and a juvenile FFC. I also would have kept that American Bittersweet Clam at 8:55 - such a sweet score!

[@SaltyReflections]

Yes!! Love shell piles & waves to move them around! So fun! 😍🐚👀🌊🥰 & Yep, I said THE SAME THING! 😲 🙋🏼‍♀️I so would have kept that bittersweet, 👀🙄 it was the biggest one & in the best shape of the any bittersweet I saw the whole trip. 🤩 I can't complain though, he brought back a pocket full although he wasn't anticipating keeping anything! 🤣 Most of the ones I found were dark black tinted - they were fun too! 🤩🖤 & when I saw that murex & FFC, I said I should NOT have slept in! 😲🐚 Glad he found them for me while I did though! 😁🤗😴 Thanks for joining along for the beach walk! 💙🌊👣🐚

[@cynthiarobbins2686]

So glad you got to come to Holden Beach. Thank you for sharing all of your amazing finds.

[@SaltyReflections]

Holden Beach was awesome! We enjoyed spending time there.

[@missyannlight]

It's a apple murex and a juvenile fighting chonke.

[@SaltyReflections]

Yes, thank you!

[@graceman333]

Thanks for sharing Holden Beach with me😀 I Love the way you always give God The Glory for His Beautiful Creation🌥🐚

[@SaltyReflections]

Thanks so much 😊

[@YourNextCast]

Wow there are shells everywhere. That was a huge haul my friend. I had not heard the term renourishment before. Interesting concept.

[@SaltyReflections]

Thanks! There are Tons of shells and fossils washing up on Holden Beach right now. It's worth a drive to see.

[@ncermak]

Apple murex and a juvenile Florida fighting conch

[@SaltyReflections]

Thanks for the IDs. & Thanks for coming along for the beach walk!

[@joyb6992]

Love Holden Beach, been going there for years. My family have a house there. Great video!

[@SaltyReflections]

It is an awesome beach! We loved it too! I bet your family has made lots of "Salty Reflections" there together that you'll never forget! 💙🐚🐬🌊💭🙏👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

[@joyb6992]

@@SaltyReflections So true! 🐚🏖🌞⛱️🌊🏊‍♀️🏄‍♀️🏄‍♂️

[@SherryBaby2003]

I think I spotted a spiney jewel box when you picked up that welk that you put back

[@SaltyReflections]

I wouldn't doubt it at all.😇 I see things that Stephanie and I miss while we're shelling all the time while I'm trying to edit and upload the videos. It's easy to miss some Shells when you're focused on others. Thanks for watching! I really appreciate you.

[@marthacoggins6344]

I believe it's an apple murex

[@SaltyReflections]

Yes, it was. Thank you!

[@KarenUntz]

Apple murex!!! 😎 That little one reminds me of a juvenile Florida fighting conch.

[@SaltyReflections]

Yes, thank you! I'm still learning about these shells.

[@dboogeman2002]

Myrtle looked like that 2 years ago

[@SaltyReflections]

Ok, cool to know. We've seen some nice finds posted from Myrtle too, especially shark teeth.

[@dboogeman2002]

@@SaltyReflections I found two shark teeth a couple of weeks ago but I didn't find any good shells on Myrtle when I was there recently.

[@dboogeman2002]

@@SaltyReflections I have not been able to find any places to stay at Holden lately. I normally take the family to Ocean Isle and go to Holden from there. But this year all the hotels are booked for a while.

[@SaltyReflections]

Yeah its so many people in Myrtle & a lot of tourists, so I bet any good shells get picked up immediately by almost any beach goer, even the ones not really even looking for shells. We have had a few people in our Fb group (link in description) post about shark teeth hunting/shelling in Myrtle Beach. & Holden too. As far as lodging, check out the video we posted recently on the house we stayed in while we were there, it had the realty info in it, you could check with them maybe. There were not any hotels located on Holden that we noticed or could find online. It's all houses & maybe a few condo style (like quadroplex apartments) homes. I've heard Ocean Isle is very pretty too though & not that far of a drive from Holden, if thats the only place you find, that's still not bad. Good luck! & Happy Hunting! Thanks for watching and commenting too! We appreciate it!

[@dboogeman2002]

@@SaltyReflections y'all's videos are so insightful and I love to watch them. Thank you very much for your comment. The cheapest and easiest way to stay at Holden is with a tent or camper lol but I prefer a nice hotel room next to the water. If I give up my fancy ways I could easily stay 🤣. Keep up the awesome videos good neighbors and we will continue to watch. Happy Hunting!

[@raeannrees9706]

What a nice morning walk.

[@SaltyReflections]

Yes, thank you!

[@ajdickey9405]

Oliver, when you didn’t keep the one “knobbed” whelk” 😮I wanted to tweak your ear. 😂

[@SaltyReflections]

😆

[@kristimpson1995]

What a beautiful morning on your beach walk, thanks for taking us all along!

[@SaltyReflections]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for joining us!

[@oceanluvngal]

I just love those baby's ear shells. Such a beautiful and peaceful video. It surprises me how few sea birds seem to be on the beach in Holden.

[@SaltyReflections]

Me too! Baby's ears are @one of my favorite- this was a paradise of them! 😳👀🥰🐚 You're right! I didn't notice as many birds as some shorelines attract .... Maybe due to still kinda cool but I'm not sure. 🤔👀🦤🤷🏼‍♀️

[@cathyscism1817]

I love watching your videos and would love to have a shark eye shell and a big olive shell please!!

[@SaltyReflections]

Thank you! Check out our video description & shoot us an email. Thanks for joining us for the beach walk!

[@leanncarpenter9138]

Apple Murex beautiful. It is definitely bigger than ones I have from the Gulf.

[@SaltyReflections]

It was a pretty good size one.

[@joycejones4526]

Love this video. Hope Steffney gets rested. You have a good eye. Keep shelling!

[@SaltyReflections]

Thanks! Stephanie is all rested up and we made it safely back to our piece of heaven in SC. Thanks for watching! Those Shark Eye Shells were nice. I wish that huge Olive wasn't broken.

[@pamcolechadwell1302]

WOW, Great finds guys. God is amazing, Amen

[@SaltyReflections]

Absolutely 💯

[@lindsayhuff8813]

Listening to that crunch as you walk on the shells is slowly killing my soul…. LMAO!!!!

[@SaltyReflections]

😪 I made sure I was only stepping on the broken Shells.😇😎😂 We might be able to come up with some padded bottom shoes for shelling. 😂

[@lindsayhuff8813]

@@SaltyReflections lol!!!! Do it. You could make a mint. A new soft beach shoe, keep your feet and beach shells safe! Hahaha! 🤣🤣🤣

[@SaltyReflections]

🤣 We had walked barefooted for two days across these shells & our feet were sore from walking across all these beauties & shards of shells. 😁

[@lindsayhuff8813]

@@SaltyReflections ouch!!!!! I can not even imagine. When I was younger I could walk over anything. I had pads on my feet because I didn’t believe in shoes, but now my feet are so soft and sensitive I’d probably be in tears. You guys are tougher than me in my ripe old age of 40! 🤣 haha! Thank you for sharing your journeys. I love going along. Bless your beautiful hearts. You guys have such a calm about both of you that it makes you guys so easy to watch. I love it!

[@maryanndonnarumma7438]

So many beautiful shells!!!!! Thank you for taking us along!

[@SaltyReflections]

Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@GGio66]

Florida Fighting Conch (Juvenile)

[@SaltyReflections]

Yes, you're right. ✅️ Thanks.

[@missyheaton1044]

I would love to go there! Beautiful beach with beautiful shells! Thanks for taking me along!

[@SaltyReflections]

Thanks for coming along!

[@andradavis7201]

awesome early morning shell hunt thank you for sharing with us.........tell steph we missed her.............

[@SaltyReflections]

Will do. Thanks for coming along!

[@lisaspencer2215]

The shells you are finding are incredible. What an experience. The shells you asked about are: Apple Murex and Juvenile Florida Fighting Conch

[@SaltyReflections]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate the info.

[@SherryBaby2003]

Yup that sure is a juvenile FL fighting conch !!

[@SaltyReflections]

@@SherryBaby2003 😍🐚

[@lesamonroe2355]

The shells are amazing thank you Oliver for taking us on one more beach walk I missed Stephanie but I'm sure she was wore out from all the shelling and the sunburn you all be safe on your drive home

[@SaltyReflections]

We've made it back to SC safely. Thank God! Stephanie and I loved the time we got to spend together in Holden Beach. It was well worth the trip. We'll be in Cape Coral Florida soon. Hopefully I'll be able to take you along on some virtual adventures there too. My family is looking forward to it. Take care and stay safe!

[@lesamonroe2355]

@@SaltyReflections I'm glad you made it home safely look forward to the Florida videos my family and I are going in a couple weeks were going to Panama I've never been there we usually go to Daytona

[@SaltyReflections]

@@lesamonroe2355 We've never been to Panama either! Have fun & Happy Shelling! 💙🌊👣🐚

[@susanhicks2852]

Looks like an apple murex

[@SaltyReflections]

Thank you! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@frankiebutler2894]

Thanks for showing the beautiful shells. I can’t help but cringe when I hear your footsteps!! I know there are so many. Beautiful gifts. ✝️ P.S. I never noticed difference in Whelk & Lightning Whelk. Thank you for the lesson, nice teacher! I will sub & begin to follow. What a nice surprise that your vid popped in. My favorites are ALL you have shown!!!

[@SaltyReflections]

Thank you for coming along! Yeah, unfortunately there are so many shells in some areas, it's impossible not to walk on them. We appreciate the sub & your comment! We hope to take you on many more virtual adventures! 💙🌊👣🐚

[@BLACKRAIN390]

CHECKN IN BUDDIES

[@SaltyReflections]

Appreciate it!

[@kelliem2937]

Never been to Holden Beach and now it's on my list. It looks so beautiful and peaceful. Thank you for posting your visit there!

[@SaltyReflections]

My pleasure. This was our first time visiting Holden Beach. It's a lot like Edisto Beach SC that we grew up visiting. I think Holden Beach may become a new hot spot for shellers. There's plenty of Shells and the rental houses are beautiful. Hope we get a chance to go back too.

[@susandube505]

Great videos from Holden Beach. I can’t believe all the olive shells.(my favorite shell)

[@SaltyReflections]

There's more Olives on Holden than we've ever seen. It was amazing!

[@danweiler1234]

True shelloholics are pickin up even without being prepared anytime is shelling time !! Love the virtual journey we get to go on? Safe travels home!

[@SaltyReflections]

Thanks for the comment and watching!

[@paulagloe4841]

Why are you walking on the shells?🤦🏻‍♀️

[@SaltyReflections]

There wasn't anywhere to step between them.

[@joelmcmahan7386]

Can’t watch now, but a thumbs way up for my favorite salty couple and great videos by SALTY REFLECTIONS. Catch this one later tonight. The best to Olive and Stef from me and mine. 🎥💯👍

[@SaltyReflections]

Sounds good.

[@DeeDee-dl7sl]

Where is Steph?

[@SaltyReflections]

She was sleeping in. The shelling wore her out.

[@AHillard1227]

Wow y’all had some great finds! I just really enjoy watching and listening to the two of you. There are some KZbinrs that aren’t relatable at all due to their financial backing and their lifestyle. You two are a breath of fresh air for people like myself who would have to drive hours to get to a beach on the ocean. As you can imagine that’s tough for a girl like me who loves the beach and shelling. Let me tell ya I don’t find many seashells in the fields of the Midwest! 😂 Hunting for artifacts is the closest thing to shelling where I’m from. I love that too but there’s no guarantee of finding anything. I know you all recently found an unbelievable artifact while shelling. How awesome! Anyway thanks again for bringing us along on your adventures. ❤️

[@SaltyReflections]

We could have picked Shells up for days on this beautiful barrier island beach. We did.😂 We had a great trip and are truly thankful for the ones of you that really enjoy our walks. I bet the Artifact hunting you do is cool too. What's your best find or what all do you find? Here in SC people find lots of arrowheads.

[@AHillard1227]

@@SaltyReflections Honestly I haven’t found much that is too interesting myself. My brother and dad however have found some nicer pieces. Around here it’s mostly flint and arrowheads. I believe my brother has found some grinding stones and some impressive arrowheads. As a kid I loved it just because it was so exciting. Years later I started to appreciate the artifacts and learn more about them. We live in an area that has quite a bit of Native American history so much of the ground is protected. Luckily if you know the right farmer they’ll give permission to hunt their fields. I do believe the Carolinas are going to be at the top of my vacation wishlist. I would love to build a seashell collection from various beaches in the U.S. thank you again for sharing your beach time with us. I look forward to every video!!

[@SaltyReflections]

@@AHillard1227 Some of our friends have found numerous artifacts on their farm land over the years. They are very cool finds too! That would be an awesome collection! Happy Shelling!

[@amandabyrd9349]

How did Steph let you out on your own?! 😂😂😂 And it may have already been said, but the one you found before you started filming was an apple murex.

[@SaltyReflections]

It was. Thanks for watching! Stephanie was wore out from all the shelling. I wanted one more early morning walk before we left to see what all I could find.. Early mornings are a great time to be thankful. All I could see was one set of footprints in the sand.

[@pammager7135]

What a beautiful morning on that beach! It is a sin, however, not to bring bags with you! There are more shells this morning then the other days. I bet Stephanie is back at the rental packing up and getting things ready to leave? You should call her and tell her to get out there quick!!!

[@SaltyReflections]

LOL! I should have carried the wagon but I knew it'd be too hard for me to get it back up the steps leaving the beach. Yes, there was a better quality and quantity of Shells that morning. Stephanie was sleeping in. All the shelling wore her out. Happy shelling!

[@roberthalesr.2298]

Beautiful shells once again

[@SaltyReflections]

Tons of them too.

[@pammager7135]

I like the weathered wood on that table. You sure did find a lot of fossiled sea biscuits!

[@SaltyReflections]

Yes, we found tons of Sea Biscuits. A lot of them were in great condition too. Holden Beach has a lot of Shells to offer at this time.

[@valeriewagner3580]

I hate hearing you crunch those shells!

[@SaltyReflections]

Unfortunately, the broken pieces of shells were everywhere along the beach, so many shells they couldn't be avoided, as we discussed in some of the Holden Beach videos. This was one beach where wearing shoes wasn't an option. It was an absolute must. I tried to go barefoot as I normally prefer on the beach, but there were just too many shell fragments everywhere. 😬🥴🚫👣🤦🏼‍♀️

[@pammager7135]

The ocean this morning is so beautiful and smooth! There isn't anything as beautiful! You both were so lucky to have visited there. Hope she didn't get too sunburned?

[@SaltyReflections]

It was calming to see the ocean so calm. The slow crashing waves was relaxing too. Glad I could take you back out for one more look. Stephanie and I have made it home safely and are looking forward to our next trip. Our trip to Holden Beach was marvelous!