04/02/2026
Welcome Spring Break Families! π π β±οΈ π§ π
A trip to Amelia Island is a great opportunity to visit our sister island, Cumberland Island.
Cumberland Island is a paradise for beachcombers, where every tide brings new surprises! Stroll the shoreline and discover a world of natural wonders:
Common Finds:
πΉ Knobbed Whelk β Georgiaβs state shell with bold spiral ridges
πΉ Lettered Olive β Sleek, glossy shells with brown swirls
πΉ Moon Snail β Smooth, round shells with a wide opening
πΉ Heart Cockle β Shaped just like it soundsβperfect for keepsakes
πΉ Ark Shells β Thick and ridged, great for crafts
πΉ Sand Dollars β Delicate, flat, and beautiful
Bonus Finds: Fossilized shark teeth from ancient giants like the Megalodon and Great White are often hidden in plain sight!
Note: According to the National Park Service, visitors to Cumberland Island are allowed to take unoccupied seashells and fossilized shark teeth from the beach. Other plants and artifacts must remain on the island before you leave.
π·: Jay from Cumberland Island