Captiva

Photo: Captiva Island Beach

April 27, 2012

It’s quite a drive to get here, but the shelling is quite good and the crowds are kept in check by the limited parking. This beach is mostly used by the South Seas Island Resort, which occupies the northern tip of Captiva Island. There are lots of coconut palms, some beautiful houses, and if you [...]

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Shelling at Blind Pass – Captiva Island, Florida

December 26, 2010

Finding the best shells involves timing. You have to pay attention to the weather and the tides. Sometimes you have to drop everything and go shelling. You snooze, you lose. But even being a shelling loser isn’t that bad. There are always consolation prizes waiting for you at the beach. Strong cold fronts often bring [...]

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