Florida beach walk at low tide. Seashells, beach critters and exploring the beach for treasures.

I'm trying to help my chances of finding shells this summer, so I went on a Florida beach walk at low tide.
Summers are typically a little slower than the winter for finding shells, but I always discover something fun to share on my florida beach walks. On this walk, we're going to hit low-tide and find some pretty decent goodies! We'll compare shells my husband found mid-island with the shells that I found on the south end of Fort Myers Beach and I show how a crowned conch shell gets cleaned up from muddy mess into a real beatury of a seashell.
If you like the beach and you'd like to experience a Florida beach walk, come along with me and we'll see what we can find!
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[@annemariemayr3576]

Wow, you made again a great collection of wonderful shells. Congtats Have both a nice weekend 🥰❤💙🙏

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@terrisimmers9784]

Thank you shell Sister for taking me along. I had fun. Love Terri Simmers.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks for coming along with me Terri! Hope you have a good week.

[@suike43]

A total pleasure. Thank you for sharing

[@SWFBeachLife]

Glad you enjoyed it - thank you for watching!

[@artiejohnson703]

Thanks for a great walk on the beach. I haven’t got out much on the beach, I am not crazy going by myself. But I guess I am going to have to adventure out. My husband isn’t crazy about the beach because he needs his knees replaced, and doesn’t walk very well. I live my dream through you. Thanks so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@SWFBeachLife]

I often think about people who either don't live near the beach or don't have the mobility to get around the way I do, so I really do appreciate where I live and the fact I can do what I do. I'm so happy there is a way to share the gorgeous beaches down here! If you do go be safe, and I hope you find some treasures 🐚 Have a great week Artie!

[@debnordman1640]

This was a lovely beach walk; thank you for taking us along when a lot of us are still being careful & staying home. Loved all the urchins & angel wings. Your videos are better than any others!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Glad you enjoyed it! I'm so grateful to live where I do and I love sharing my walks and the goodies I find along the way. Thank you so much for watching!

[@albrittonbrian5893]

😃😂😄❣️

[@Amedeus1756]

The plastic dolphin truly crack me up, I was looking at the sea when you said 'dolphins'.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Yeah...I have a kooky sense of humor and if I can make you giggle along with me on my walk while finding beautiful shells on the beach, what could be better? Hope you have a great week!

[@peggyplotnikoff3951]

Look forward to Sundays!!! Enjoy your videos so much.

[@lindaleehulsey3167]

Nice long🏝️walk. 🐚🐚🐚🐚 HUNT wonderful 🏝️ time of DAY! Great to END my SUNDAY watching & listening.....SWF Beachlife...... then wishing.....how would I ever get there.....LOVED the Oyster Cluster & tiny piece of coral & your husband's magic little twisty 🐚 Plus that fun BIG SHARK🦈EYE 🐚 Beautiful set of Collected Beach Treasures that totally BAIT my Mind, Body & Soul into dreaming of being there someday for SURE.🤣😍😘🤗🙃😄😆😍😘🤗

[@SWFBeachLife]

I hope you do get to visit the beaches down here one day. They are beautiful and there's so many things on the beach to discover and appreciate. I'll keep bringing you along with me on my walks until you can get here for yourself! 🌴🌊🐚

[@aries327]

I literally laughed out loud when I seen the FFC’s eye stalks looking out then just the way it came out looking for a fight🤣my gosh that was so comical Great finds, whoa that pear whelk is gorgeous! Congrats to the hubs on that Wendeltrap! Thanks for the beach time 🐚

[@SWFBeachLife]

Wasn't that little critter awesome? So many fun things on the beach this trip and I think you for coming along with me!

[@babigrl38]

I love ft Myers Beach n Sanibel Island best beaches by far

[@SWFBeachLife]

They are great - but Marco has some pretty decent beaches too! 🐚

[@babigrl38]

@@SWFBeachLife u know I lived in swf for 3 yrs n never visited Marco ill have to put that on my bucket list

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@babigrl38 What? It’s a bit of a drive but worth it. I’ll show you the north end of the island next week!

[@babigrl38]

@@SWFBeachLife that would be great thank you

[@albrittonbrian5893]

❣️😄😂😃

[@cazee100]

Just lovely. Stay safe x

[@annettadunham7611]

Heading to Marco Island in December. Cannot wait. It’s a retirement gift to ourselves.

[@SWFBeachLife]

What a perfect gift! I hope you have fun planning your trip and even more fun once you finally get here! 🐚

[@maggieslifeisawildride512]

I get what you're saying about the beach in the summer. We almost always took out vacations to Florida in the summer because the beaches were quieter. And that one shot over the ocean, birds flying, and gorgeous sun setting...that's Florida for me. Just beautiful and relaxing. Thanks for the beach time again.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much for watching and coming along with me!

[@jennywalborn7769]

Great video again! Wow, I see why that little critter is called the florida fighting conch lol he was feisty! I love the olives that have the hole and are missing the top, I used a couple broken small ones I found, made them into bracelets! ❤

[@debnordman1640]

Great idea!

[@SWFBeachLife]

My husband drills through the olives to make jewelry. I will pick the shells for him, but I can't watch him drill holes in the shells 😅They do make lovely bracelets!

[@albrittonbrian5893]

I really loved this one 😍🌹❣️

[@jennywalborn7769]

@@SWFBeachLife I love shell jewelry and olives make great ones! Would love to see his versions! Yeah would rather use the perfectly broken ones than watch drilled! Lol

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@jennywalborn7769 I managed to find the part of a past video where I show one! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmi2nneLmNuXoLc

[@mitzimorris4746]

I absolutely love the angel wings, I will be in ft Myers in November I can not wait.

[@SWFBeachLife]

My first trip to Fort Myers Beach was in November and it was amazing! I hope your trip is awesome and you find tons of goodies!

[@gabrielmadanat7591]

Just sick on my birthday and binge watching this makes me feel better :)

[@SWFBeachLife]

Happy Birthday!!! I hope you feel better soon!

[@Jean2235177]

That shark eye just before beach time was beautiful! That oyster conglomeration was really interesting. Then when I saw that large angel wing. Just beautiful! Another great day at the beach!

[@SWFBeachLife]

It was so fun! I love exploring the beach at low tide. Thanks so much for coming along!

[@albrittonbrian5893]

A very beautiful video 🙂❣️🌹

[@lesamonroe2355]

I get so excited when I see you've posted enjoyed shelling with you very much thank you

[@luana1600]

Oh my gosh!! Loved your finds. Especially the Angel Wings and the little, yellow horse Conch! But, when you showed your husband's Baby's Ear AND the Wentletrap....🤯🥳

[@SWFBeachLife]

Yes apparently there were goodies all over the beach. It was almost like shelling twice the beach in half the time 😅 It was a fun, gorgeous walk Thank you so much for coming along with me!

[@lornafinch8855]

That little critter REALLY wanted you to let go of his shell 😄

[@albrittonbrian5893]

😄😂😃

[@SWFBeachLife]

It really did 😅

[@alisonnorth1195]

Wow some very beautiful shells. That angle wing is gorgeous.

[@SWFBeachLife]

It was a good day for finding goodies! 🐚

[@carrieeasley3995]

Beautiful shells!

[@kimberlyaustin6677]

Your photography is really beautiful - oscar worthy 👍. The shells are amazing too. Always a treat when you post a new video.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Aww - thank you so much! And thank you for taking the time to come along with me!

[@karenwerthmann850]

Thank you so much for the video! Loved seeing the sea urchins and the conch shell critter! I feel so relaxed when there is 'Beach Time' after work.

[@angelaragusa6097]

I look forward to your Sunday videos. I love your narrative style. What a great day of shelling!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks so much for coming along with me! 🐚

[@maryc7830]

Thank you for taking us with you. That was very delightful.🌸

[@SWFBeachLife]

My pleasure 😊

[@albrittonbrian5893]

😂😄❣️

[@donnaheard4185]

Wow Sharmon! Such great finds this trip! I was really happy to see the angel wings again! I loved the false angel wing too! Don't recall seeing you find one of those before! As always, thanks for taking us along with you! This was the perfect way to cap off my birthday! Have a great week! :-)

[@SWFBeachLife]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DONNA! I hope you had a fabulous day! 🎉🎁

[@donnaheard4185]

@@SWFBeachLife AWWW thanks Sharmon! I did! Your video was the icing on the cake!! :-)

[@hannahjeffords543]

New here to the channel! And I’m loving it! I’m from St. Augustine and now living in Japan with the Air Force 2 hours away from the closest beach and I am living vicariously through you! Absolutely love your videos! Please don’t ever think you are boring us! I could watch you talk about the creatures and types of shells forever! Very interesting! I have a new appreciation for the shells I have from home now that I can identify some of them! So cool! Definitely making me miss Florida haha but just wanted to say thank you for making these videos and sharing with us what you find and your knowledge!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Too bad you're 2 hours from the closest beach because I've seen some crazy amazing shells from Japan! I'm happy I can bring you a piece of "home" to watch anytime you like 🐚 And when you're back in Florida you'll know all your shells! I haven't been up to St. Augustine yet but it's on the list. I don't think I'll find all that many shells but I want to check out the city and see the sights! Thank you for your service to our country 🇺🇸❤️

[@hannahjeffords543]

@@SWFBeachLife I too have heard of great she’ll finds here! The best I have found so far is a couple sharks eyes and then just common shells. I don’t recall finding a lot of cool shells on St. Augustine beach - just your common shells. But definitely explore the city! If it’s still there, there’s a nice shell shop on st. George street haha not in st. Augustine but I’ve heard that Amelia Island is a good shelling spot. ☺️

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@hannahjeffords543 Thank you! I made a note in case I get up there and I NEED to find shells 😅

[@francesmartin8529]

Great day walking along with you..Awesome Awesome sunset too..May God bless you an ur sweet husband ..have a wonderful good evening 🙏 😊

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for coming along with me!

[@trinidadcindy3908]

Beautiful beach,,and amazing find great video❤😊

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you very much!

[@jesscvideo]

The shell you cleaned up at the end turned out really pretty

[@lindarichie2585]

Beautiful day at the beach ! So happy u saved the sea urchin! Unfortunately when everyone’s first starting out looking for shells we make mistakes! Great finds for you and your husband ! Thanks again for the beach time !

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are absolutely right! People just don't know that some creatures or shells are alive. If I can educate even just a few people and save a few critters I feel I've at least contributed to help the environment. We did indeed find some fabulous goodies - thank you so much for coming along with me!

[@lindarichie2585]

@@SWFBeachLife you’re a blessing for educating newbies plus people like me who know a little but want to know more ! I always go to the shell museums so I can learn more about the shells etc ! Thanks for informing us ! I have learned a lot ! Keep up the good work !

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@lindarichie2585 I could spend hours at the Sanibel Shell Museum!

[@ilonamollema6467]

Hi my beach friend, What a beautiful afternoon to go shelling! And the sun behind the clouds at the end of the video is gorgeous. 😍 Love the shells you've found, especially that huge shark eye. ❤ Yay, for your husband finding a wentletrap! In following another Florida beach sheller who only shells at Sanibel island, near the lighthouse. She finds wentletraps very regularly. Really hope you'll find the wentletrap jackpot someday. Congrats with your new channel! Of course I've subscribed immediately. Can't wait to meet all the critters on that channel. Wishing you a lovely week, with lots of sunshine and amazing shelling. Big hug and lots of love❤, Ilona

[@SWFBeachLife]

My dear Netherlands friend - thank you so much for always watching and always leaving such thoughtful comments. I look forward to seeing your note every week ❤️ I'm planning on heading over to Sanibel and trying the lighthouse again. I figure one of these days I'll get lucky! I hope you have a great week and I'll see you again on Sunday!

[@albrittonbrian5893]

❣️😄😂😃

[@lorisalata2696]

It was nice to see angel wings again it’s been awhile

[@badtoad6865]

When I was in Hollywood Florida I picked up some seeds along with my shells. I planted them and one grew into a beautiful trumpet plant. It was so cool.

[@SWFBeachLife]

That is so cool! I never would have thought to do that. Good for you!

[@robinmp3841]

I just love you and those fighting conchs LOL, He wanted a piece of you!!!🤣

[@SWFBeachLife]

Give it a try on a shell that you won't be too upset if something goes wrong first just in case. But once you figure out the right solution it's like magic!!! Happy cleaning!

[@Valerieknitterhands]

Cool sea urchin, love the kittens paw this week

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you very much!

[@denisem6754]

Wow, great haul for the end of summer! I love the pear whelk and that Wentletrap.

[@SWFBeachLife]

That pear whelk was awesome! I wish I had found that wentletrap, but I'm not going to complain about the goodies I did find. It was so fun. Thank you for coming along with me!

[@albrittonbrian5893]

Oh really 😊

[@dineshdineshbg9522]

oh very nice shelling and very very nice shell collections

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@dineshdineshbg9522]

@@SWFBeachLife pls make some shelling at Indian beaches.

[@annjohnson543]

Oh that shark eye!!!! You had SUCH good luck this day!! Only four more months and I'll be back in FL.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Yay! I love planning for trips so I hope you have fun planning. And then I hope you find tons of shells when you finally get here! 🐚

[@albrittonbrian5893]

😂😄😃

[@trishcook1857]

Another beautiful day for you, thank you

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are so very welcome!

[@lorraineespinoza593]

What can I say another awesome video thanks for bringing us along. Intel next week have a great week. 🐚🐚😎

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks! You too! ☺️

[@dianerichmond7105]

I live on NEF/CF coast, and will sometimes find and collect "oyster sculptures," or barnacle sculptures, too. Can't wait to explore your coast! MEANWHILE, you're doing a great job of doing that and taking me along!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I have an oyster sculpture! It was too cool to leave behind with all of the shells fused together. That being said, we do have some pretty spectacular beaches here. I hope you do get to explore them yourself!!

[@SnowPink90]

It was so interesting seeing all the shells that you found. We have a beach called Whiterock Beach, BC and we find sand dollars and some of the shells you picked out today. Really loved the kitten foot shell. I thought if you touched a sea urchin that you’d get stung. I really loved seeing the underside of the urchin and seeing the tiny one was really cool!! Thank you for a terrific beach walk!!😊

[@SWFBeachLife]

I am fascinated by those urchins! After a storm there will sometimes be tons of them all over the beach. There are so many fun things to find on the beaches down here. I am very, very lucky!

[@leanncarpenter9138]

Crowns are so cool! Great Beach Day For Sure

[@SWFBeachLife]

They are! Thank you so much for watching!

[@lindaweges8624]

Thanks for the walk on the beach!Its my happy place!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks for coming along with me on my beach walk!

[@lindylou3519]

I would love living in Ft Myers area. My oldest daughter & I visited in July (from GA) as well as Sanibel. Ft Myers isn’t the prettiest beach I’ve seen in Florida but I love the shells you can find & that there are a lot of things to do & places to go there. I would never get bored.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I tend to spend my time at Fort Myers Beach on the South end. It's a bit further away from the hotels, homes and condos. There is definitely always something to do down here!

[@sallya.2412]

Love all the shells you've been finding there. Cool to find some nice ones in the mud. That live Florida fighting conch was getting upset coming out like that. LOL Beautiful find on the Moon snail! No two shells are alike, that's for sure. Nice wentletrap shell from your husband. A good day at the beach. 👍🐚🐬🌴🌅

[@bethk847]

Hello I just love watching you you have such a wonderful personality. You also have the best videos on KZbin. You show the best pictures of the shells clear and close. Nobody else does it this way. Although there is one girl who does it pretty good too her name is Liz Fisher and she lives up on the Florida panhandle. Thank you so much for all of your time. Beth

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much Beth! I like showing the shells so people can really see them and will be able to identify their own shells or shells they might find in the future. Plus I really do love all the different patterns and colors that some of these shells have. And you can probably tell I just love finding the critters too. Thank you so much for taking the time to come along with me!

[@kimj.becker5527]

Your videos are so relaxing and fun to watch.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for watching! 🐚

[@pattyvalinote4612]

Beautiful finds!!! Just love it!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks so much!

[@hannahw111]

You inspired me to start my own channel!😍🤙🏻 thank you for all your uploads!

[@SWFBeachLife]

That is wonderful and I have subscribed! I hope you enjoy making videos and sharing your finds as much as I do!

[@lancebernardo203]

Very nice and interesting finds. Can that conch's blade like structure hurt? I've never seen one alive before. Except in the markets in my country. Btw Thank you for taking us with you virtually. Also that moon snail shell looks so beautiful.

[@SWFBeachLife]

That little sharp end (their operculum) can give you a little jab, but it doesn't hurt. They're quite strong for such a little creature! I'm happy I can share the beaches and the goodies I find with others who would like to come along! 🐚

[@janetpullen5210]

What a wonderful day walking and the beautiful combination of shells that u found. I agree with you I love the Fl fighting conchs and the lovely colors of them. I would like to get on your Facebook. Please tell me how I can get on. Thanks so much

[@SWFBeachLife]

Hi Janet! Oh I just can't get enough of those gorgeous FFCs! Here is a link to my Facebook page: facebook.com/southwestfloridabeachlife/

[@lauram5195]

Super fun! Can’t wait to see the other channel. I’m still dubbing you the rose petal tellin queen. 🤗🐚🐚🐚🐚

[@SWFBeachLife]

What an awesome gift! I hope you have fun planning and even more fun once you get here! 🐚

[@edithmarielilly-quimby6470]

Thank you for a peaceful walk on the beach. Maine beaches just don't have shells like Florida

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are so welcome! I am very fortunate to live here and I love sharing these beautiful beaches!

[@kathyjund7212]

Sorry for the late viewing! Great walk yoday..and awesome new channel to look forward to! Loved the pear whelk and the oyster cluster! Xo

[@SWFBeachLife]

You watch whenever you have the chance! The videos will be here waiting for you 🤗 Hope you're having a good week! ❤️

[@waltspears8179]

I live across street from Daytona .walk to beach every day ..the sounds are amazing but the best shells. Have swim suits .thanx for vids

[@SWFBeachLife]

You're so welcome! My first trip down to FMB I fell in love with the beach and the rest is history!

[@trudymcewen9801]

I love the multiple oysters together. I have one too and I love how unique it is.

[@marinajohansson8590]

Tanks for sa saving the urchin 💕

[@lizblameuser7552]

What a wonderful beach walk, so many different treasures today! Thanks for bringing us along? 🐚❤️

[@SWFBeachLife]

Glad you enjoyed it - I had a lot of fun making it!

[@Melanes07]

I have a new respect for shelling after my trip to the Emerald Coast last week. Did not find one single Florida Fighting Conch or several other things, but the very last shell I found was a baby's ear at Perdido Key State Park. I am definitely hooked and want to go back!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Not all beaches are created equally! There are so many shells down here - it's truly amazing. Not every trip is going to be epic, but I'll never complain about a trip to the beach ☺️

[@blondinizer4057]

Wonderful video. Thank you so much!🐚❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🐚

[@debrakitson292]

Thanks for another great video! I always talk myself in to keeping the FFC!! 😆. That live one was cool and I’ve yet to find an Angel wing… someday!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I find the angel wings sometimes on Sanibel, but I think I find them the most at Fort Myers Beach. Oh my gosh, after a big storm I found over 70 of them on FMB. It was crazy!

[@randyruney5704]

I found a lot of the olive shells with the hole in the top. Made a craft with my sons. Made necklaces that they would wear at the beach all the time looked like little surfer dudes.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Little surfer dudes - LOVE IT! 🐚❤️

[@Rawnak-adhee]

Love watching your shelling videos. I am about 6 hours driving distance to Fort Mayers. Someday will go

[@SWFBeachLife]

If you can time your visit at low tide you'll increase your chances of finding goodies. 🐚

[@Lisa.Sparkman]

This was a really beautiful Beach Walk. The scenery and the shelves were fantastic. I also enjoyed seeing the common shells up close. Anytime that can be included I really appreciate it.

[@SWFBeachLife]

It's truly my pleasure to share the gorgeous beaches and all the goodies I'm finding along the way. Thank you for watching!

[@dawnthemetaldetective3083]

Very nice shells!

[@agds91078]

Great relaxing video as always my dear friend, I promise I’ll get back to you ASAP letting you know what type of shells I want to buy but I’m not picky and I’m just grateful for whatever kind you send 🤗

[@SWFBeachLife]

Lady you take as much time as you need! Me and my shells aren't going anywhere!!! Have a great, healthy week! ❤️

[@shellstories]

Some very nice finds! Those crown conchs are awesome! I wonder if they prefer those mucky areas, despite being out in open water. I don't see any other reason on how you found so many great ones that weren't totally smashed. Thanks for sharing as always!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Those crown conch and angel wings always seem to congregate at this part of the beach in that clay-like mud. But ironically I found TONS of angel wings mid-island after a storm. Who knows - these snails have a way of keeping us guessing! Hope you're having a good summer!

[@lindawellinghoff5432]

Loved your finds today. E

[@dineshdineshbg9522]

what a pretty seashells ever.

[@susanlathrop234]

Awesome day. Been waiting all week. Loved that oyster bunch - totally awesome. Thank you for sharing.

[@SWFBeachLife]

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

[@gingermackeen5741]

Sorry. Didn't mean to send that already. Loved the oyster clump! And another huge angel wing!! You've gotten really good with the angel wings Have you ever found a fallen angel wing? That huge quahog is fairly common up here. Great shot of the periwinkles! I can't believe you found all those shells at FMB. Way to go!👍 xxoo

[@SWFBeachLife]

I have not found a fallen angel wing yet, but I'm on the lookout! FMB really has fantastic shells and I usually will find a critter or two ☺️

[@averagirls]

SWF it looks like luck with the babies ear runs in the KZbin family because guess what I FOUND MY 1st BABIES EAR!!! And a lot of mermaid purses and a live shark eye auger and long wrist hermit crabs not long ago found a piece of a babies ear and I was so exited I’m soo glad I finally found a complete one ! Love your videos 😀

[@SWFBeachLife]

That's amazing!! I have never seen a live shark eye but I would love to one day. I'm so happy you found so many amazing treasures, especially that baby's ear! Amazing! Congrats! 🐚

[@fishing_amy]

I can't wait to visit Florida when Covid case drop

[@gingermackeen5741]

Absolutely great shot of the live ffc! Hey! You learned how to dig!!👍👍 I'm going to have to try that sometime. Really cool sponge? Really nice angel wing. A shark eye with no bore hole!😁 You must have gone a lot farther than I went when I came down cuz of the low tide. We're you almost to Bunche?

[@SWFBeachLife]

You can see Bunche from the North End of the island by Bowditch Park. I was on the South end by Lover's Key. That shark eye was awesome and the pear whelk was such a surprise. I was able to get to the south end because it was low tide. It's become impassable when the tide is high right now. Hope the beach changes back soon!

[@kristalucas8320]

i loved the video!! i cant believe your husband found a wentletrap! my sister found a small one a few months ago. i know you were at fort myers beach but what part, what was nearby?! my dad and i would love to go shelling where you were today!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I started in front of The Wyndham on Estero Blvd. and walked South. You can't get all the way to the South end right now unless it's low tide. The night I filmed this I could just get back around those trees but I went back this weekend at high tide and you couldn't get through.

[@kristalucas8320]

@@SWFBeachLife thank you so much!!

[@MAC2PERFECTiON]

Such beautiful finds would love to shell with you one day 😌

[@lmlmaidenlml8641]

I found my first in tact baby wentletrap last weekend was so cool!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Congratulations! Aren't they just crazy delicate and awesome? Good for you! 🐚

[@marleneo2581]

That sunset was gorgeous. Do you ever find sundial shells?

[@SWFBeachLife]

My husband found a broken sundial, once. It was on the East Coast and the only one I've ever seen on the beach. They seem to be rather rare over on this side of the state.

[@michelebrowne418]

I think I will have to visit Ft Myers beach just for the angel wings. Haven’t seen you find them in such numbers anywhere else. As I consider you my shell guru (gurudess?) can you tell us what you have found in the way of water shoes/sandals that work well for you? 😉

[@SWFBeachLife]

Shoes are SO important! I talk about them next week because I tried a different pair and they were terrible! These are my go-to shoes. They do get some sand in them, but they're the best ones I've found so far: amzn.to/3wIwanv

[@michelebrowne418]

@@SWFBeachLife Thank you SO MUCH,! We have tried water proof sandals with no success and before I put out too much $$$ I thought I’d ask. Knew I could count on you! ❤️💋❤️

[@bearriver6952]

I wish I had your luck with florida fighting conchs

[@SWFBeachLife]

The beaches down here have lots of them!

[@nawright9215]

I found two tiny calico scallops at Gulf Shores West Beach today.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Aren't they so pretty? I love the colors! 🐚

[@michellehessman3683]

Love seashells no fla

[@kimbolt4186]

Loved the video. Where did you start on Ft Meters beach?

[@SWFBeachLife]

I started in front of The Wyndham on Estero Blvd. Then I walk to the South (left) once I hit the beach. It's a lovely part of the island!

[@helensmith2839]

Just spent three weeks out on cape Cape Cod no shells there only pebbles and small rocks.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Yeah, Florida beaches have the largest variety of shells in the US. I'm pretty spoiled living here but at least I can share the beaches and my walks with you ☺️

[@bearriver6952]

What do you use to check the tides?

[@SWFBeachLife]

I show in this video which app I use to check tides: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZzTiXibmrpskLc

[@dawnmanthey7900]

Two old ladies coming from MN in early Dec. to this area. Do you recommend the water shoes? Are there ever any jellyfish?

[@SWFBeachLife]

I do actually recommend water shoes - just to protect the bottom of your feet. Plus you can walk all over the shell piles pain free! Here is a link to the ones I am currently using: amzn.to/3wIwanv And it's funny you should mention jelly fish. I see them once in a while, usually washed up on the beach (moon jelly fish). However the last time I was at Lighthouse Beach, there were a whole bunch of them. I was very careful and I carry vinegar in my trunk just in case, but it was very unusual and I don't think you will have any problems with them. I rarely see them.

[@lisahutchcraft1385]

Great finds! What winter month or months would you say are the best for shelling?

[@SWFBeachLife]

I would say the best months are probably December through March. It's still good starting October and good in April, but I think the best months are the cold and windy ones!

[@crafteymag]

Do you ever go down as far as the keys and go shelling down at the keys do you find anything different down there?

[@SWFBeachLife]

I have a trip booked at the end of August to visit the Keys. There are a few places I want to check out!

[@crafteymag]

@@SWFBeachLife I look forward to that! I’ve never been there, so that’ll be my first trip there. ( with you)

[@MermaidTalesCo]

Amazing finds!! 🤩 We are 2 weeks out from getting to explore the beaches there. Can I ask, what app/site do you use for tracking the tides?

[@SWFBeachLife]

Of course! I show in this video which app I use to track the tides at the different beaches: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZzTiXibmrpskLc

[@kimberlydebona6936]

Where do you usually park when you go to Ft Myers Beach?

[@SWFBeachLife]

I've parked all over the place! Depending on the time of year you might get a spot on one of the public access streets or in the winter, The Wyndham charges around $10 to park for the day.

[@davidlamm1591]

I thought you’re supposed to put them back in the water for another animal to use the fighting conch

[@ebou2303]

Do you go to Naples Beach? Going in Sept from the UK.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I was just thinking the other day I don't really go shelling in Naples. I've been to a few really cool beaches down there (Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach) but that was before I started my channel. One of these days I'll go back to check them out!

[@mariejung73]

The only thing I dont like about your videos is that they are too short...boo hoo... no seriously I love them. 😁👍

[@SWFBeachLife]

You got me! I was all ready to read about something you didn't like ☺️Thank you so much for coming along! 🌴🌊🐚

[@inkspec2.022]

Did there used to be a peir?

[@SWFBeachLife]

Yes, I believe many years ago there was a fishing pier down there. It's been just those pilings sticking out of the sand for years.

[@veronicavalentin9929]

Hi 👋🏽

[@SWFBeachLife]

Hey!!

[@bearriver6952]

Yeee

[@juliamaul7334]

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