Three top options for year-round outings ... and the most dedicated beach comber will likely find the best shells. Don’t rule out the occasional fossil find either, especially after storms ...

However, when the temperatures drop and the crowds leave, the area becomes an off-season retreat, especially for those who love to shell. The Carolina coast from North Myrtle Beach, to Pawleys ...

This beach is a great family-friendly stop because it not only has calm and shallow water but it also has plenty of interesting shells ... a few charcoal grills. On top of this, Bowman's Beach ...

National Seashell Day may be over, but you can enjoy combing the beach for shells and shark teeth any day — every day, if you'd like. Just leave some behind for the other shell hunters.