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Where are you shelling?

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

🏖️Marco IslandHome of the Lightning Whelk, Florida's most famous left-handed shellExplore → 🌅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 Month Pass — All Regions — $9.99 · 1 month · 50 scans Seasonal Pass — All Regions — $19.99 · 6 months · 250 scans Annual Pass — All Regions — $24.99 · 12 months · 300 scans 📱 Get the Android app

One-time passes — no subscription, no auto-renew. Weekly single-region pass $5.99 on each region's page. Trial Pass includes 2 free AI scans.

✨ 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 and Nancy Cook

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