Honeymoon Island whats on the beach

[@runahorsey]

I won’t lie, we are SICK of the chestnut turbans! But I was low-key yelling at the TV when you passed over a big ole Cone for those turbans! 😂😂😂

[@kozlinda]

i yelled about that one too! 🤣

[@debnordman1640]

Me too!!

[@shannonnakamura9932]

How is summer shelling on honeymoon? Planning a trip for my bday in June.

[@wilsonsk11]

You were in my old stomping grounds. My Aunt used to live in Clearwater about 4 miles from Honeymoon Island. You should go to Caladesi Island if you get a chance. Great shelling there too and the ferry is inside of the park. Caladesi Island is usually in the Top 10 beaches rating every year. It is absolutely beautiful.

[@revmomvpable]

OK. Honeymoon Island is now on my list of future places to visit!! So awesome!! Thanks, Sharmon!

[@peggypeter8070]

Don’t you love how very different all the beaches within one state can be so very different from each other? LOVE this state!!!😍

[@SWFBeachLife]

Yes I do! Each location has something different to offer. I need to see all of the Florida beaches!

[@gingermackeen5741]

Wow! You got some great footage of the eyes through the notches on that FFC! I think you're right about the banded tulip being partially fossilized. Yes, I still see the turbans and pick up the really colorful ones. I have a big vase to show for them!😊 I'm pretty sure that was a spiny PC because of the edges. Great explanation of the cut-ribbed ark! I didn't know you found so many star shells!😊 Very happy to see my little piece of paradise highlighted, Sharmon! Thank you! And looking forward to part 2! xxoo

[@SWFBeachLife]

Dare I say the wait was worth it. It was so fun and reminded me how much fun it is to visit different beaches. I'm going to have to do that more often!

[@mbh0422]

Thank you for visiting Honeymoon Island. This is the beach I went to right after my mom passed. So this beach will always be special to me. I had my husband watch your video so he could see the beach I went shelling at.

[@kimkuks6370]

This was the last vacation at the beach in 2005 with my mom...went the other day and it is a special place

[@joanne9195]

Excellent finds! Lol I was yelling at you for not seeing or rather not picking up some shells. Makes me laugh when I do that! Thank you once again for a great video.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

This was a FANTASTIC episode - one of my favorite's of yours! I am so glad you made it up that way. Honeymoon Island, Caladesi, and Anclote are some of my favorite places to find shells in this area. You found some amazing goodies, my friend!

[@SWFBeachLife]

A lot of people are suggesting Caladesi Island so I guess I'll have to go! Visiting a different beach was so fun. There is something awesome about the familiarity of a "hometown" beach but traveling was super fun!

[@TheAdventurousRealtor]

@@SWFBeachLife go after or on a windy day if you can. I went on a cold windy day, me and my friend had it all to ourselves.. and our bags were beyond full. The ferry will take you, even if you're the only one 😎

[@Averagetunafish3683]

I went during a windy day at pass a grille at 10 am there were no shells and at 4 pm there was a pile of them

[@suzisharp132]

Wow, Wow, just Wow!!!! What a day you had - so many wonderful treasures. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@KarenUntz]

Absolutely fabulous finds! Thanks Sharmon!!!

[@bonnierosa7133]

I moved to Clearwater from Bradenton and discovered Honeymoon Island. I love this beach. There are such differences here. You really feel far away from civilization which gives such a feeling of freedom. Some very unusual shells like the long spined star shell. Thank you for highlighting this beach!

[@nursek931]

Wow way to go! 150 miles!!! You make it so fun for those of us in the snow. Thank you. 💗

[@denisedill3552]

Woohoo! I'm just so excited to see this haul! Sitting here on the my couch grinning like a fool😂. Oooing and ahhing, husband kinda looking at me funny 😆 Thanks for the Video🎉

[@pampenner9116]

This is where I go all the time. I have quite the collection. If you ever get a chance to kayak to the next island that you can see at the north end the shells are HUGE. My fav place. I go every week

[@Jean2235177]

Oh wow! I feel your joy in this episode. I’ll be putting this beach on my list. 👍🏻

[@jill54]

I live 10 minutes from honeymoon island it is my FAVORITE shelling beach. I sure am sick of the turbans they are beautiful but there are so many of them. I have never even found a juvenile horse conch there I cant believe you found so many! If you ever come up here again I would loveee to go shelling with you!

[@JerrySmith-jm2hu]

Loved honeymoon island. Went there in 2012 first time. Wife actually set in a shell pile collecting turbins. Great for a memory reminder. See you next sunday!!

[@deniseyoung5385]

Oh, I am so glad you finally got to go to Honeymoon Island!!! I absolutely loved it there. I unfortunately got there a little late in the afternoon because it was bad weather early in the day but I still found so many incredible shells. Tons of those chestnut turbans and the operculums to those. A lady told me that they were called “mermaid money” and then later in the day I got to give some chestnut turbans and mermaid money to some other vacation shellers who didn’t know what they were and were absolutely fascinated by them. Those two different shellers had no idea about what to even look for or what the shells in the area were to look for them, so I was really excited to share my knowledge and help them find some shells that were a little nicer than what they had found before which was mostly broken and worn stuff. I saw one of them later and she was absolutely tickled to show me her full shell bag. 😊Oh I just want to go back to Florida so much!!! I’m already planning to take a friend to Honeymoon Island when she and I both get some time and money to go. We want to go find some manatees also, so we have been looking into doing some manatee kayak tours. Honeymoon Island was definitely one of my favorite places that I visited, though. I loved how uncrowded it was and how natural and wild and beautiful it was. Plus it was hot when I was there and it was absolutely marvelous to take a little swim every little while to cool off between shelling and I sat in the tide pool by the jetty and found minis galore while staying cool and getting some shade from the jetty. I loved the green star shells, too, though most of the ones I found were in pretty rough shape. They were still super cool. I’m just so excited that you went and that you are sharing with your viewers because it’s just a fantastic place. And only $8 to go. What a bargain!!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Isn't it fun helping people enjoy the beach? ❤️

[@donnajohnson3334]

Thanks for sharing, Denise !. I've never been, but Your description of it was so nice !. I have sea water in me, I guess, bc I've only been to a beach once. Love to hear about the wildlife to be seen. Thanks.

[@jolynnburns4306]

How awesome was this!!! You probably have enough to have a chestnut turban container full :) So exciting. I wish I were there. Wish you could have slept and go back in the morning again. Thank you for taking us on this awesome trip. Have a good week. See you Sunday! XOXO

[@lexipro1643]

Yay! You made it up to my beach!! I’m glad you enjoyed our turbos. It’s unreal how many there are. To answer your question on how the locals feel about the turbans, it has to be a very unique turbo for me to grab it. The beautiful orange ones and the ones that with really defined stripes get me every time. You never know what you’ll find here. Btw this is the beach I found my prized Atlantic Morum shell that you helped me identify!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Well I'll be on the lookout for one of those next time! That was a super cool find!

[@donnabopp9327]

Let’s go to the beach! I love hearing that!! This was such a fabulous and fun trip. So many cool shells.

[@artiejohnson703]

WoW, love the beautiful day at the beach with you. The Chestnut Turbines are amazing, so many sizes and colors. Thank You, Thank You for taking us alone. ❤ We are going to try and go to the beach this week. Can’t wait to see what I find.

[@charlottehawk3766]

I'm so envious. i go to the NC beaches. I lived in Emerald Isle for awhile, but NC beaches, don't have a lot of the types you find. You're lucky and blessed. Of course I have about 3,000 shark teeth. Thanks for sharing. Love to watch your posts.

[@donnajohnson3334]

Boo Hoo. I have no shark teeth. Anything you'd like to trade for ?. I used to hear of people doing that. Am I out of bounds ?.

[@charlottehawk3766]

@@donnajohnson3334 If there is a way for you to give me your information, I would be glad to send you a few.

[@charlottehawk3766]

@@donnajohnson3334 Howdy. Do you want a few shark teeth?

[@trenttan3779]

Well, that beach certainly knows how to make a good first impression! I should add this beach to my go-to places for shelling! Wonderful haul!

[@samsmomm]

We went to Honeymoon Island and took the ferry to Caladesi Island yesterday (Sunday 3/12). This was the second time we have done that in about a month. On the ferry, we met the Mate and found out he was from the town I was born in (Meriden, CT). Small world. After viewing your video we decided to go back tomorrow and look around Honeymoon Island for the first time. On Caladesi we found a great many dead fish due to Red Tide but also found a lot of shells- long spined star shells which my husband refer to as UFOs, turbines, a few sea stars, and even a banded tulip which I know are not rare however despite all the shelling we do, we have found only one in the wild previous to yesterday. 150 miles is a long way to drive -so glad it was worth it for you!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I hope you found lots of goodies! Quite a few people have mentioned Caladesi Island. Sounds like I'm going to HAVE to check that place out too!

[@tracyriordan7011]

Yayyyyyyy! Hi Sharmon! Sooo happy to see you and be back at the beach with you tonight! ( : Honeymoon state Park and Beach has some fantastic shells! That long spine starshell is gorgeous! I never ever heard of that before and I love it! ( : It really is beautiful! ( : Cool the chestnut turbines there and sooo many to find! Awesome! ( : I would have gone crazy over all the scallops! Wowee...the 2nd lightning whelk was unbelievably gorgeous! ( : The flat craw hermit crab is adorable! ( : I would've gone crazy here at this beach, heck at all the beaches you go I would! ( : I love shells sooo much! ( : That white FL Lucerne was sooo pretty and delicate looking! I love that! ( : Ohhhh...what a beautiful baby's ear! ( : I love Sunday Venus clams! ( : I was positive the bright orange ribbed cantherus was a Florida Horse conch! ( : Fantastic day at the beach today! Holy moly! I cannot wait to see the rest of your trip here next week! What a fabulous beach! Love it here! ( : Have a fantastic week! ( : ♥️❤️❤️

[@SWFBeachLife]

It was so fun visiting a new beach. I'm going to have to do it more often!!

[@heycarrieann]

That was a fun trip!!! Thanks for taking us along! I have questions: 1. Do you wear your camera on your head as you search? Or do you have your phone/camera in your right hand? 2. How does your back handle all this shelling? Do you wear knee pads and kneel on the ground? Are you just always hunched over? Do you sit in one spot and just shell around yourself and then pick another spot to sit? Just walking on the beach hurts my back! LOL

[@SWFBeachLife]

I carry my camera in my right hand and pick up goodies with my left. My back doesn't mind the shelling for the most part. It will get a little angry if I've been searching for tinies for too long.

[@maureengulat6331]

Wow, ha-ha!,… the elation in your voice made the trip/ show so much fun! All those turbans,… amazing! The crashing of the waves sounded so crisp and clear. Had really a fun time watching, as usual! Honeymoon Beach, I will have to make a trip there!❤

[@seasickloser6141]

Happy you made it up to my local beach 😊 glad it appears you made it before red tide came in last week, it was rough 😕 Enjoy your treasures 😊

[@SWFBeachLife]

Yes, I hit it before RT really got bad. I got lucky on the timing!

[@indysarahd]

If you're up there again, the kayak from the causeway over to Caladesi Island is totally worth it!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I would definitely like to give that island a try!

[@deliamunoz212]

So jealous and they're absolutely beautiful and amazing. ❤🐚

[@anitawilhite]

As usual you have taken us on a wonderful beach adventure. Thank you Stay safe

[@jennifertroupe8711]

Such great finds! I love the chestnut turbans and the baby ears. And, especially the long spined sea shell. Beautiful!

[@caroljayne8870]

What a wonderful day you were having! Thanks for taking us along !!

[@kims4529]

Truly spectacular! That was a lovely Sunday night escape ... thank you!!

[@rremm4917]

Love love this beach! The shells are gorgeous 💕

[@michellegibbs2065]

I love the variety of colors that you found today, what a great place to shell! Thank you for taking us along for the fun!

[@AngieJames4172]

WOW! What a fantastic beach trip, and it isn't over! I can't wait for next week!!!

[@roberth5767]

HI is my "go to" beach for shelling. I'm not excited at all by the turbins. I have walked that stretch of beach many times without finding any "keepers." This video inspires me to get out there again soon!

[@debbieosredkernelson13]

A great shelling trip! Lots of great finds, so many beautiful colors! Makes me want to plan a vacation there.

[@saraclark8611]

That was so exciting! What an adventure and I can’t wait for next week! So cool to see a new beach, and new shells but one thing never changes and that is the beauty of Florida! God is great!

[@nicoleann38]

I drove from Daytona to Jupiter today and didn’t really find anything, so I understand what you said about driving 150 miles. I did find a very large baby ear similar to the one you found. I may be driving to honeymoon beach next😊

[@lornafinch8855]

What a beautiful beach 😍You are so lucky to have all this close by, and we are so lucky you share it 😊

[@suzannebraden9671]

Beautiful beach ! Lots of goodies too . Awesome trip and worth your time . Always look forward to your video. Once again, Thanks for sharing .

[@suzieplum7995]

Ohhhh..the energy ! Even your camera work was enthusiastic to say the least. You were doing the zoomies lol. Mind you... I would be too if I was there. And i wouldn't have to worry about my hands turning translucent blue ! Some great finds there. Very watchable as usual. Showing my dreams via your reality ! TY !

[@SWFBeachLife]

Been there - done that. I drove 2 hours for a hamburger bean. 🤣

[@rashfarasheed6949]

Wow! really awesome shells, thousands and thousands of turbans, so wonderful day. I think most of those shells are really vivid. Great episode👍

[@goldieheinig8723]

Loving those bright orange horse conchs!

[@pennybenton5607]

I've learned the names of the few shells I picked up along Floridas emerald coast. Love your videos. Ty

[@leslyeschoenhuth1107]

* LOL ~ The Barnacles on some of the shells look like Eyes looking back. So Fun.. at 8:25 mark, it looked like a Gaudy Nautica (sp?) on the right side of the screen.. There was a Drill also & you passed right by it.. You showed great restraint in not stopping & filling your backpack with some of those. Thanks for taking us with you.

[@heycarrieann]

I thought I saw a really tiny human skull at one point! LOL

[@elaineberger879]

Perfect timing! I’m coming back for shelling but not Sanibel. I’m not ready for seeing her damaged. But near Honeymoon Island. That was on my list doing research lol. Thankkkkkkk you for a new adventure and a beautiful walk.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Sanibel is beat up, but she'll be back better than ever! ❤️

[@elaineberger879]

Yes she will. But it is certainly time to see more beaches.

[@susanbye6777]

This was a crazy video!! Holy cow! The beautiful shells! Seriously jealous, girlfriend!! Thank you for sharing these amazing adventures!! 🥰

[@heycarrieann]

At 2:14, you missed the smiley face rock! Just to the right of center. Ok, that's all I've watched so far. Going back to watching now! I'm excited about this one!!!

[@jaynethurston823]

I look forward to my Sunday nights, I just love seeing all the beautiful beaches and the oh so pretty shells and of course the lovely sounds of excitement in your voice when you find the one of a kind gems. I would have to buy a new suitcase to bring all the shells I would find to bring back home with me in Saskatoon Saskatchewan Canada lol! 😊💜

[@heatherwalker9334]

Glad you went!! This is my main beach and I love it!! I also love Naples and Marco area beaches!! Need to hit the beaches in between soon! Enjoyed watching you enjoy Honeymoon island! I have one video up and its one of Honeymoon Island!!

[@lindaking9222]

Wow! What a great beach for shells…so many to choose from…love the turbans & banded tulips

[@shancan6328]

I have a very small glass bowl of shells but there are a good variety in it. I now know the names of most of them thanks to you except for one I was always curious about. You named it today. I had told my son that it looks like an ear. And of course it was the "baby's ear". I found it on a beach in SC. The beach there was pretty barren of shells but after a weather event and at the right time you can find them. Thank you.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Apparently you can find baby's ears in the Carolina's much easier than you can find them down here. I'd probably go crazy up there too 🤣

[@donnajohnson3334]

I have been wondering about Baby's Ear shells. Are they like an abalone, or are they a bivalve with 2 halves ?. I may have had one, smaller than a dime. I was 10 and now I'm past 60, so that was a long time ago. I wish we were neighbors so I could share. I have fox shells. They look alot like a horse conch in shape. I discovered Babylonias a few years back. I had never seen them before, so that was exciting. I read that the men who fish for them in the Philippines also eat them for lunch. Ugh !. Don't know if you like shells from the store or not. That's how I have to do.

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@donnajohnson3334 Baby Ears are gastropods and a member of the moon snail family. I have found live ones - they're pretty cool!

[@nancydalton4629]

Can’t wait until next week!! All those large shells you have been finding on different beaches are making me want more!!!!

[@beckygruening1000]

What a wonderful beach! Thank you for taking us there! ❤

[@carolmusso7767]

Awesome trip this week! Loved finding some new shells! Thank you!! ❤️🐚

[@fields-n-feathers]

The LONG-SPINED STAR SHELL is marvelous!!! I've never seen anything like that on any beach! God's designs are infinite.❤️

[@lisapecchenino278]

I definitely agree. It’s now on my list of must haves. ♥️♥️♥️

[@lexipro1643]

Yes the long spined star shells are amazing and plentiful on Honeymoon . I hope you get a chance to come here and find a beautiful treasure.

[@donnajohnson3334]

I had a candle in a jar with a fitted lid. I saved the little jar. I put a small natural sponge in it. It will make a great place to show off a delicate shell like that one. P.S.You can find sm. Sponges where they sell watercolor paints. Is a baby's ear single like an abalone ? Or is it a bivalve ? Anyone ? I thought it has a thick rim (Hence the name)& no hinges. If it has one shell only it may be a gastropod, but I don't have one to view it.

[@donnajohnson3334]

Hecktown, I found this verse: "O LORD, how many are Thy works ! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Thy riches". ---Ps.104:24 KJV

[@bonnerdebbie]

What a beautiful shell trip, looks like it was lots of fun. Thanks Sharmon!

[@janetdunn8220]

You are such a joy. We are leaving tomorrow and will be there on Tuesday, I hope. We are leaving a Nor Easter behind on Tuesday. You are about are about 40 minutes from where we will be staying with my brother. Thanks for taking us with you. I hope I can actually get to see this beach. ❣️🦋❣️🥰

[@leadreviewer3257]

Awesome beach to explore

[@bettymcintyre1157]

I love all your videos, but this is definitely one of my favorites! Will have to add Honeymoon Island to my beaches to visit! Thank you for a great video and can’t wait for next week! ❤😊

[@lisapecchenino278]

Just wonderful 😮 and now I have a new favorite ❤️ I can’t wait til next week!!!

[@miriammacdermot5601]

Hi Sharmon! What a fun excursion! So many glorious shells. I'm loving those big beach bowls as you call them. When I finally make it to Florida, I will be on the lookout for them. I can think of some pretty things to do with them.

[@jamie6580]

Thank you as usual - the beach trip was wonderful. Life has been kind of tough for me lately. You don’t know how much these ‘trips’ lift my spirits!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Well I'm glad your trips to the beach with me can ease your mind for just a while ❤️

[@donnajohnson3334]

I don't know you, but I've been through the wringer myself, lately. 2020 beat most of us up pretty good. Loss, etc is the pits...found out I have very high ANA and now must go to a Doc. of Rheumatology. Sigh. Looked like I was allergic to sunlight...Counting my blessings to have this wonderful pastime I can do. Saying a prayer for you, my dear 🐠🐚🐙 Land Locked Land Lubber that I am ! L0L

[@jamie6580]

@@donnajohnson3334 - I pray you get better! I’m thankful the virtual beach trips help you too! Take care!♥️

[@siennis605]

This is the closest shelling Beach to me. I still pick up turbans each time but I’ve gotten more selective.

[@shannonnakamura9932]

How is shelling in the summer there? I have a bday trip planned in June.

[@ryanlapinad]

jackpot! i collect in separate containers and can recall each experience, because sometimes it's sea nuts, or feathers and driftwood. all world class travelers. whatever the currents bring ashore will vary. takumeze takumkea

[@cindyhalloran5049]

Long Spined Star shell was my favorite! And the thing thar looked like a rock with the swirl on it. GREAT finds Sharmon! Thanks!

[@deedorothypapineau6920]

I can hardly wait for next week! So many new shells! I would have kept the turkey wing because I love them. It was the rare find on this beach. I’ll be watching this again in anticipation of next week.

[@jtb8155]

This beach holds so many special memories for me. When my husband and I found the Longspined Sea snails on this beach, I was tickled pink! I have never found those shells anywhere else. I was also shocked at all the chestnut turbans. It’s a really fun beach to visit. I’m older, so I’ll never be back - thank you for taking us shelling with you❣️ Your videos are a treat, every week.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks so much for coming to the beach with me! I really am looking forward to visiting this beach again and showing it to my husband.

[@susanberens9791]

Thank you so much! I finally have an ID for the mystery shells I found on ft Myers Beach a few years ago. I never would have guessed the were chestnut turban operculum.

[@SWFBeachLife]

What?! You found them on FMB? I had never found any until I got to Honeymoon Beach. That being said, I didn't really know what they looked like but now I'll be on the hunt for them!

[@susanberens9791]

@@SWFBeachLife I found 4 and 2 wentletraps. The tiniest are my favorites!

[@sallya.2412]

Always something interesting at different beaches. Those long spined star shells are cool. Oh wow, a nice size moon shell but some critter has it as its home. Lots of awesome shell finds. Great beach day there.

[@lindaweges8624]

I was excited for your finds too!

[@annamann4544]

That was so exciting to see a totally new beach. I screeched at the alphabet cone you missed at 14:19-- BUT last night I watched the video where you picked up a bunch of them, so that shape was in my brain????? I love chestnut turbans, I have a couple that are all nacre and they're like pearls

[@donnajohnson3334]

Check it out... I have seen thatLong spined star shell with the spines around the discus...They polish away the outter layers to expose the nacre layer !.

[@denisem6754]

Love that line, “I’m shelling like I’m on vacation”! It was fun hearing your excitement over the plentiful turbans and varieties of other shells. The haul is spectacular! Thanks for taking us to a different beach.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I guess after sitting in a car for that long I was going to make the trip worth my time! What a fantastically fun place to explore!

[@bellaabocc]

the augers at 28:43 😩💕 one of my favorite shells !!!!

[@rubyrohrig9494]

What a great shelling beach..

[@SnowPink90]

I love Baby Ear!!! Aren’t they the most smooth shell? I’ve only seen them on you videos but they look so smooth.☺️ Love the new 26:45 shell, the long-spined star shell is so beautiful!! When you first picked it up I thought, ok that’s the top and I expected and longer bottom to it and then you turned it over and I was surprised how it looked. It’s such a beauty!! I know I’d be grabbing as many shells as you, that was incredible how many varieties there were!! What a great spot!! Is it good for finding sharks teeth? I heard as you go up north there’s more of them there.🤷‍♀️ Well, what an exciting beach walk!! I was just as excited because when your camera spotted the long-spined star shell, I smacked my mouth with my hand!!🫢 Love shells!!😂 Thanks again, it was great!! Have a great week and we’ll see you next Sunday!!☺️🐬

[@SWFBeachLife]

I don't think the shark's teeth are that plentiful, but the shells sure do make up for it!!

[@christinaapple4143]

Im so excited… i was there on Honeymoon Island beach in December!! And yes… there are chestnut turbans everywhere!! 😅

[@debblair5761]

Wow! So many great shells! Florida is a beautiful place!

[@juliamaul7334]

So many wonderful , beautiful shells!!! Thank you for traveling so far to see a new beach!😊😊😊

[@michellecatrambone9175]

Wow!!! I felt exactly like you this past weekend. Visited a brand new beach and found goodies I don’t typically find. I live a little less then 2 hours from South Jersey Shore beaches but never shell those beaches. I only shell SWFL beaches on vacation twice a year. But decided to see what I could find “down the shore” and I have to say I could not believe it. Nothing like SWFL beaches but found some awesome finds so I knew exactly how you felt in this video. I found the biggest Moon Snail I have ever seen, it literally took up the entire palm of my hand. The Jersey Shore fed my Shell obsession till I get back to Marco in September. Also found knobbed whelks and channeled whelks. Have a great week!!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I've heard you can find goodies at Asbury Park!

[@michellecatrambone9175]

@@SWFBeachLife little to far I live in Pa an hour outside of Philly so South Jersey beaches are closer to me.

[@theresapapola2378]

This is where I am always at!! Love it!

[@carolhassler8595]

I love the way you say WOW!! That’s the way I feel about shelling😊💗

[@seriously.....]

YAY !! All I can say is wow and amazing! Looks so fun!! I just love the texture on those chestnut turbans all the bumpy patterns so amazing to me lol also love the prickly cockles but then the lettered olives and buttercup luciens are some of my favorites which are of the more s

[@tonistephic]

Long spined star shell, the fighting conch, the pear welck, the chestnut turbines wow, the true tulip was a very light color, the lighting welcks, the shells that are still hinged, the peice of the coral you found looks like it had stars on it. I live seeing the alive ocean animals are so very amazing at what the waters and mother nature creates. Thank you for the amazing trip to a new beach. Just beautiful. It relaxes and calms me down everytime. So thank you so very much.

[@tonistephic]

The alphabet cone was BIG and love the design.

[@cazee100]

How did you ever manage to leave? I was almost shouting at the screen cos I saw shells you didn’t pick up!! Glad you found such a wonderful place, especially after driving so far! Hope you are feeling better, stay safe xx

[@SWFBeachLife]

I collected shells like I was never going to see them again 🤣

[@dianerichmond7105]

Hoping to get to this beach beginning of May! So glad you had a beautiful shelling day there!! Looking forward to part 2!

[@susanbass3450]

I love that you tell what the shells are. I have a huge collection. I’m looking for what to do with them.

[@donnajohnson3334]

Oh my Susan, what a problem to have !. I got a few shells as a kid. Had all of them in a popcorn can. ..They were stolen. My Mom loved them, but I kept reading about them after they were gone. My grandpa brought me back a pen shell once, and I remember all the ones that were taken. Each one like a familiar friend. .Found a few huge maybe Magpie Turbans ?. At a thrift store once.I just decorated my bedroom in beach theme. Guess I'm a bit nerdy, huh. Lol!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Shell nerds unite!

[@geraldineficarelli8626]

I LOVE when you go to new beaches...and find new shells WOW 😍

[@SWFBeachLife]

I love trying new things! I wish I had a helicopter! 😂

[@kathyjund7212]

This was awesome was wondering where's the cat eyes! Glad we aren't done yet!!! Paper cockles who knew I need me some of those.. besides a few other beauties!

[@andradavis7201]

wow awesome find star shell...........your so lucky thank you for sharing..

[@ilonamollema6467]

Hi Sharmon, You were in Chestnut Turbin heaven😅. Never seen so many of them before. How many did you eventually take off the island? I really love those Long Spined Star shells.😍 Of course I did Google them to see all the spines on the shells. They are stunning! With or without spines. Can't wait to see the rest of your adventure. Wish you have a wonderful week filled with joy and blessings. Big hug and lots of love, xoxo ❤️, Ilona

[@SWFBeachLife]

Hi Ilona! I didn't count how many, but let's just say I was shelling like I was never going to see a chestnut turban again 🤣 It was so fun to see a new beach and see different treasures. Especially when you know what you're looking for and you just have to find it. I've learned how to train my brain! And the drive wasn't all that bad. I'd love to spend more time up there to really explore the area. I hope you have a wonderful week full of happiness and love ❤️❤️❤️

[@joycefrommer9889]

Love love the chestnut turbins. So many different colors and patterns. When we go there we always collect them. Now have a huge tall vase filled with them. Also use them in different sea projects. Keep on shelling.

[@SWFBeachLife]

LOL - I STILL have left overs from my trips up there. I went bananas collecting the turbans 🤣

[@ginnamagda5810]

Those chestnut turbinswould make a gorgeous frame for a mirror or frame. Fossils are the best. How exciting

[@marciaslay1149]

Wow, I was having so much fun with you, so this is on my bucket list

[@Marilynlovesebiking]

What fun. I will need to go check out Honeymoon Island next time I visit St. Petersburg. It is not too far away. I would love to find a long spine star shell.

[@Cecile2906]

I live in VA, with few shells. I usually go to OBX, where there are more shells, but nothing too interesting. Going on the west coast of Florida has been on my bucket list since I discovered your channel. And today, I got to go to Honeymoon Island state park! I had the best time and found so many shells. I was also able to identify my findings thanks to what I’ve learned on your channel, and even realized that at the nature center, some of the shelves on display got switched around and didn’t match their tags. Thank you so much for making these vlogs!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Look at you knowing your stuff in the nature center - that's awesome! What's even more awesome is you got to experience this fabulous coast and all our seashells. It's so fun to beachcomb over here! Thanks for watching my channel!

[@cathiecoward7468]

Great video as usual- tell me you picked up that alphabet cone you seemed to ignore at 14:24 in the video.The long-spine star shell is very cool!

[@SWFBeachLife]

No, I left that cone for someone else 🤣 (just kidding - I totally missed it ugh).