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Where are you shelling?

AI shell identification + local beach know-how for 6 Gulf Coast regions

🏖️Marco IslandHome of Florida's State Shell — the Lightning WhelkExplore → 🌅NaplesKeewaydin Island — no roads, no crowds, pure shellingExplore → 🐚Bonita SpringsLovers Key — one of Florida's most pristine barrier islandsExplore → 🌴Fort Myers BeachPost-Ian restoration opened incredible new shelling areasExplore → ⭐Sanibel IslandCome learn the famous "Sanibel Stoop"Explore → 🦀Captiva IslandCayo Costa — arguably Florida's finest shelling beachExplore →

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Shelling all of SW Florida?

One pass, all 6 regions — Marco to Captiva and every beach in between.

🐚 Try the App Free All-Regions Seasonal — $39.99 · 6 months · 250 scans All-Regions Annual — $49.99 · 12 months · 300 scans

One-time passes — no subscription, no auto-renew. Single-region passes from $5.99 on each region's page. Free account includes 1 AI scan.

✨ What's inside every app

📸 AI Shell ID 🔍 Shell ID by Sight — FREE 📚 123-Species Guide 🏆 Collection Manager 🍴 Local Dining 🌊 Beach & Tides

Shell ID by Sight and the full species guide are free for everyone — even offline on the beach.

William & Nancy Cook

Island Shell Collectors for 40 Years

Welcome to BeachCombersMania! We're Bill and Nancy Cook, lifelong beachcombers and shell enthusiasts who have spent over four decades exploring the magnificent Gulf Coast beaches of Southwest Florida. From the pristine shores of Marco Island to the legendary shelling grounds of Sanibel and Captiva, we've walked these beaches through every season and every tide.

BeachCombersMania was born from our passion for sharing the joy of shelling and beach life with fellow Gulf Coast enthusiasts. Every feature in these apps reflects real experiences from thousands of beach walks, sunrise hunts, and post-storm treasure expeditions.

Inspired by our Love for Marco Island, FL — 2026