Folly Beach Is The Best Place To Find Seashells In South Carolina

When the weather is positively beautiful in South Carolina it’s easy to head to the beach for some rest and relaxation. And what better way to rest and relax than by looking for seashells along the coast? But where do you go to find the most shells for your efforts?

Every beach along the South Carolina coastline is different from the next.

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But if it’s seashells you’re seeking, then you’ll find plenty of them at one single locale:

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Folly Beach County Park at the very end of Folly Island. The park is open daily from 8 a.m. to sunset.

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It features a boardwalk access ramp, beach chair and umbrella rentals, restrooms, showers, and a snack bar.

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Plus, lifeguards are on duty from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the weekends from Memorial Day weekend to near the end of September, and weekdays from May 30 through August 14.

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Another thing that makes this Folly Beach beach so remarkable is the large number of seashells, fossils, and starfish that wash ashore here. So many, they somehow make their way up in to the trees.

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The next time you’re seeking a new-to-you beach with lots to do, hit the road to Folly Beach and seek out the Folly Beach County Park. You can view the parking fees, which vary by month, as well as the chair and umbrella rental fees at this link on the official website for Folly Beach County Park.