While a lot of visitors might be drawn to Cumberland Island in Georgia because of the history and the beauty of the free-roaming horses, there is another reason entirely to visit. The seashells! Off the coast of Georgia, you’ll find the beautiful, natural wonder that is Cumberland Island. Spend the day exploring the beaches and the trails, but also make sure to get ready for the ultimate seashell hunt this summer.
Cumberland Island is most well-known for the historic ruins, hiking and biking trails, and the stunning free-roaming horses.
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But what many visitors don’t recognize is that this island is also a haven to thousands upon thousands of seashells.
TripAdvisor Carolyn G.
During low tide, visitors are able to score some seriously sweet seashell views, varying in size, shape, and color.
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For those who have never been, you can only get to Cumberland Island by taking a ferry or a private boat to the island—there are a limited number of visitors who can go each day.
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But once you get there, the opportunities to indulge in nature are endless.
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Visitors are able to take home any seashells or fossilized shark’s teeth they find, as long as the shells do not have sea life in them.
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If you want to make an entire weekend out of the trip, you can spend the night camping along the shore, and wake up to hunt for more shells that the tide brought in overnight.
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Enjoy miles upon miles of unspoiled beaches and hunt for seashell treasures this summer on Cumberland Island.
TripAdvisor Virginia H.
Have you ever visited Cumberland Island in Georgia to hunt for seashells before? Share with us your experience in the comments section! Or if you have any tips for where visitors can score the best shells, send us a note.
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