Unleash your inner paleontologist and take a day trip to hunt for shells, shark teeth, and more at some of our beautiful beaches!
Shark Teeth
Image via Coastal Expeditions
Edisto Beach State Park: Head north of the entrance to find sharks teeth and bleached conchs riddled with worm holes.
Folly Beach: Nearby the historic Morris Island Lighthouse you’ll find some of the best shells in the Folly area! At the ends of the beach you can find sharks teeth, starfish, and sand dollars, too (Throw back the latter two if that are still living!).
Kiawah Island: The western tip of Beachwalker County park makes a terrific hunting ground for shells, especially after storms. Afterwards, stop by the Freshfields Village for a relaxing walk to the different shops and restaurants in the area.
Boneyard Beaches
Image via Bull Island Ferry
“When sea levels rise and sands shift, maritime forests fall to the elements. What’s left in the wake are sculptural remnants – mostly arthritic live oak trunks and roots – along the tide line of so-called “boneyard beaches”.
Discover and witness the beauty of our “boneyard beaches” at the following beaches in the Charleston-area. They make for some pretty backdrops for pictures, picnics, and stunning sunrises.
Bull Island: Follow the Atlantic-side beach or martime forest trails to the northern tip of the island.
Capters Island: Head to the middle of the Atlantic side.
Edisto Island: Take the Botany Bay Plantation trails to the beach and walk north.
Folly Beach: Go to the north end towards Morris Island.
