Where are the best shells in SC?

The Best Spots The most productive spots are the stretches of beach with the least people. Garden City and Surfside beaches are good options, and so is Pawleys Island just south of Myrtle Beach. While you have to pay an entrance fee, the Huntington Beach and Myrtle Beach state parks are also good options.

What are the most common seashells?

Bivalves are often the most common seashells that wash up on large sandy beaches or in sheltered lagoons. They can sometimes be extremely numerous. Very often the two valves become separated. There are more than 15,000 species of bivalves that live in both marine and freshwater.

Can you take shells from the beach in South Carolina?

While there are dozens of varieties of shells found in South Carolina, we’ve chosen some of our favorite — and most common shells — from here in Myrtle Beach. Don’t take shells with animals still living inside of them or live starfish or sand dollars.

What kind of shells are on South Carolina beaches?

Here are 5 of the prettiest shells on our beaches: The lettered olive is the state shell of South Carolina. It’s an almost perfectly smooth cylinder, with a tiny whirl on the top like a Dr. Seuss hat. It fits perfectly in the palm of your hand.

Where to find olive shells in South Carolina?

Named the South Carolina state shell in 1984, the lettered olive is a smooth and shiny shell with a cylindrical shape and brown markings. It can be found all along the South Carolina coast and as far away as Brazil.

What kind of shell is found on Pawleys Island?

The Lettered Olive was deemed the state shell of South Carolina back in 1984, and for good reason. This shell is one of the most common finds along the Grand Strand! Pawleys Island beachgoers can identify this shell by its cylindrical shape. The shell is smooth, shiny, and usually has brown markings.

Where to find the best shells in Myrtle Beach?

Part of the fun can be identifying your finds, particularly when you discover a pristine or unique shell along the shore. While there are dozens of varieties of shells found in South Carolina, we’ve chosen some of our favorite — and most common shells — from here in Myrtle Beach.