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1. Honeymoon Island ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Romantic Islands
Honeymoon Island
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2. Captiva Island ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Romantic Islands
Captiva Island
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3. Marco Island

Romantic Islands
Marco Island
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4. Cayo Costa

Cayo Costa
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5. Venice Beach

Category: Beaches
Venice Beach
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6. Jupiter Island

Romantic Islands
Jupiter Island
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7. Naples Beach

Category: Beaches
Naples Beach
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8. Sanibel Island

Romantic Islands
Sanibel Island
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9. Barefoot Beach State Preserve

Category: Activities
Barefoot Beach State Preserve
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10. Amelia Island

Romantic Islands
Amelia Island
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11. Lovers Key State Park

Category: Activities
Lovers Key State Park
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12. Little Talbot Island State Park

Category: Activities
Little Talbot Island State Park
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13. Pensacola Beach

Category: Beaches
Pensacola Beach
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14. Shell Island

Romantic Islands
Shell Island
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15. Anna Maria Island

Romantic Islands
Anna Maria Island
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Shelling is a big part of Florida culture.
  • There are even shell museums, shelling tours, and shell shops selling shells of all kinds.
  • But there's nothing better for a shelling enthusiast than simply visiting a beach and finding their own specimens.
  • There are countless beaches along the long coastline of the Sunshine State, including Florida places where you can get large seashells.

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