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Updated on June 16th, 2021<\/p>\n

Beachcombing is a favorite vacation pastime of mine but Andy doesn\u2019t have the patience.  He loses interest after about 30 minutes while I could spend hours.<\/em>  This year I took a solo trip to South Carolina which meant that I spent a good deal of time treasure hunting on Folly Beach.  The best part about Folly Beach is that every day washes up something different and there are miles<\/em> of beach to explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Where to Hunt for Treasures<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    The further from the pier and downtown you are the better chances you have of finding \u201cthe good stuff\u201d.  The middle area of the island is the most popular with beach goers so that means the most competition for the best finds!  The further north or south you go the better the combing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I particularly like the North End of the beach because you can walk with views of the Morris Island Lighthouse and the sand dunes are beautiful at that end.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      When to Hunt for Treasures<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Low tide is the best time to hunt for treasures on Folly Beach.  This is especially true if you are after the big finds like conch\/whelk shells or starfish.  These are typically at the lowest tide line. Just be careful that those shells are empty of their previous occupants!  For one thing no shell is worth killing an innocent creature, but also, it will stink to high heaven if you bring it home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Receding (when the tide is on its way out) tide is also a good time because as the water gets lower it will uncover treasures that are just below the sands surface.  This is great for uncovering sand dollars. Again, if it\u2019s living (grayish in color) leave it alone. If it\u2019s white it\u2019s alright to pick up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Early in the morning is probably the best time to go for a walk on the beach.  Folly Beach can be a pretty rowdy town on the weekends so if you get up and go for a walk while most people are nursing their hangovers, you\u2019ll have the beach to yourself.  If early morning and low tide coincide, you are in for a treat with how much you can find!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      You\u2019ll also see people out on the beach at night with flashlight searching the sand.  They are likely looking for sharks teeth. Because sharks teeth are jet black and they shine in light, some people think that it\u2019s easier to spot them at night.  I haven\u2019t had much luck with this method and have had an easier time finding them during the day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      What Can You Find?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Sand Dollar<\/strong>s<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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      I spent three full days this trip looking for a full sand dollar.  Just when I was about to admit defeat, we took a boat tour with Absolute Reel Screamer Charters.  We went to Morris Island and there, just as we were about to head back to the boat, was a full sand dollar.  If you want to see my reaction check out our Folly Beach Sand Dollar Video. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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