Six Amazing Seashells and Where’s the Best Place to Find them in New Jersey

There's something magical about the sound of waves and the thrill of finding that perfect shell along the Jersey Shore.

Shelling as I call it or beachcombing is so popular here at the Jersey Shore and around the world.

Walking along the beach and looking for the beautiful shells is one of the most relaxing things you can do besides just sitting on the beach with the sands in between your toes. Sure, you might want to just sit there. But, many of you love to walk the beach.

I appreciate the fact we see the most gorgeous sunrises right here in Seaside Park on a beautiful warm Friday morning. Or we see the best sunset sky in Pt. Pleasant Beach on a random Wednesday evening, or possibly taking an amazing stroll on the Asbury Park Boardwalk, I love it.

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Whether you visit our beach in the summer, spring, fall, or winter you will love it. Sea shelling is a major hobby for several and any season in New Jersey is a great season for hunting for the perfect sea shell.

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I think there's always been a little bit of competition between Monmouth County beaches and Ocean County beaches that extends down south and further north, also. If you are to ask someone that lives in Brigantine and someone that lives in Seaside Park, they'll always choose their beach as the "best". And, it's the truth.

When it comes to shelling in New Jersey, we have some really cool shells along our beaches. Grab your sand bucket and try it. The family can do it together, take them home, wash them, and you can even make a game out of it. I like to call it the "shell game"...we look for the one that has the most colorful, the biggest, and the smallest. Something just like that, make up your own rules.

According to our listeners of 92.7 WOBM, Island Beach State Park is the best beach to collect shells.