Shell Week: Shell yeah! Top 5 Collier County beaches to fill your bucket with amazing shells
Note to readers: The News-Press and Naples Daily News are presenting a series of stories, photos and videos this week about shells and shelling in Southwest Florida ? from shell art to shelling etiquette and a closer look at the rare shells you can find on beaches here.
Looking for a new hobby? Our beaches are filled with unique shells to collect and display.
Here's the best Collier County beaches to find shells at:
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1. Kice Island
How to get there: Kayak, boat, or shelling tour from Caxambas Park.
Located off the coast of Naples, Kice is home to tons of unique shells
No matter the time of year, Kice has piles upon piles of shells to sort through
Take a shelling tour around the area to maximize your time
2. Ten Thousand Islands
How to get there: Take a boat tour or paddle to it.
Known as one of the best beaches on Marco Island
Also known as Shell Island, Seashell Island, and Second Chance Shell Bar
No sand, just layers of shells like Junonia, Conch, and Sand Dollars
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3. Barefoot Beach
How to get there: Drive to Barefoot Beach Boulevard.
This beach offers an assortment of shells along its shore
Also has other recreational activities like kayaking, canoeing, and bicycling
Parking is free with a Collier County resident beach parking sticker
4. South Marco Beach
How to get there: Drive to 930 S Collier Blvd.
Parking lot accessible for free with a Collier County resident beach parking sticker
Abunance of shells available along the white sand beach
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5. Tigertail Beach
How to get there: Drive to 480 Hernando Dr.
Tours and recreational rentals are closed right now, but you can still access the beach
Enjoy bird-watching, shelling, and beautiful sunsets
Parking is free with a Collier County resident beach parking sticker
This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Where to find shells Collier County