How I SHELL at Pass-a-Grille/St. Pete's Beach!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ต.ค. 2024
- Last week I created a poll asking where you'd all like to go for the next adventure - you all chose Florida! Specifically, we are headed to Pass-a-Grille/St. Pete's Beach!
Located within close proximity to the entrance of Tampa Bay, the ease and accessibility of a trip to Pass-a-Grille/St.Pete's Beach make this location a favorite for many shellers on the west coast of Florida.
Fun fact: I have been shelling here more than any other spot in Florida! On today's adventure, I'll show you all how I shell when I visit this awesome spot. If you are ready, so am I - Let's Go!
True story… The things grandma do!
My kids came down for a visit and we went to St. John’s pass. There wasn’t a stinking shell on the beach. Nothing like where you are. I went across the street to a wonderful shop and bought a big bag of shells and walked just ahead of them so they could find some ROFL! They were thrilled and my heart was full !
John's Pass. Not St John's.
i live about 20 minutes away from Pass a Grille and my hubby an I finally moved from the Bay/dog beach side to the Gulf rock/jetty side. We snorkled around the jetty and found my first golden olive among many others. Going back tomorrow, can't wait.
Great video! I've never been to Pass-A-Grille! I will have to check it out next time I visit my mom and dad :) Just added it to the list! Thanks for a great adventure Solace!
Thanks so much for the great feedback! Pass-a-Grille is definitely worth a shelling stop, for sure. It can get competitive here, but loads of new shells wash in with every tide.
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I've been to Passe Grille 2x and i brought back the most beautiful shells...its really cool lowkey beach town...i saw others with shelling baskets n sticks....i will bring one next time...
Passe Grille is indeed an amazing place!
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You should try Kice island or Keewaydin. There are amazing clean shell on the gulf.
I'd definitely like to get to some of those places some day for sure. Keewaydin looks like a beautiful remote spot, that I'd love to check out, like Cayo Costa!
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Ps u need a sand dipper lol
Will be rewatching tonight just so i can go to sleep dreaming happy thoughts of seashells! Yea i do that, lol.
Shell dreams - I have also had these before. Oddly enough, in these dreams I am on a beach that I am familiar with, but finding weird shells that I have never seen before, haha!
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you gotta try getting in the water by the dog beach, it’s life changing
Hmm... I haven't heard of this spot? I'd love to check it out though, the next time I'm in FL!
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@@solaceinshelling6552 the dog beach is the beach you were at in that video, right at the end of the island
Ahh yes, I have another video posted from last year where I had much better luck in the water here! This was filmed last December, so it was super chilly and the water was cold, haha!
Love watching your videos. You have so much knowledge on the shells. Keep the videos coming. I always watch them. And thank you for sharing your experiences. 😊❤
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Another fun treasure hunt. I hope those scallops did actually revive after you replaced them.
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Its nice to see your videos after such a long time.
Thankyou so much for taking us shelling with you
You bet! Loads more to come, as well!
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So much fun!!! I’ve never gone there but looks like a really fun place to go shelling. Those shell piles were amazing! 🤗🐚🐚🐚🐚
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You found some beautiful shells! I especially am fond of the Paul Newman shark eyes; however I am old school! 😂
Yes! Surprisingly, I think both Sharkeye's that I found here, were Paul Newman's, but definitely the second, smaller one!
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You found some pretty sweet finds! I haven't made it up there yet but good to know what I can expect up there in January!
Hi friend! I have found all sorts of goodies throughout the years here. Another great place to try is Shell Key(directly across the bay from Pass a Grille)
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I will be going to St Pete/ Medeira beach area next week. Can't wait to go shelling!! Awesome vids and great finds!
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There's big whelks and horse conchs out there and sand dollars sometimes. But you gotta snorkel for them.
Maybe I will try that next time! I usually have luck with the bigger loot on Cayo Costa!
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We Winter at Treasure Island on Sunset Beach…which hasn’t had decent shelling in a while. So I would take the quick drive to Pass a Grille early mornings last Winter. In January the shelling was incredible, tons of Fighting conchs, small/baby horse conchs, banded tulips etc. I will say that during January I picked up and put back more live shells than I kept! Interesting fact, I came in contact with a Florida naturalist who told me NOT to throw back the live conchs and banded tulips as they came up to the beach to mate! This of course after I’d returned dozens to the gulf 😂
Hello friend! What an interesting point about live tulips and conch's - I'll definitely have to do some more research on that! In general, if you find a live shell on the beach and there is no movement at all (for a gastropod, the mollusk will either retreat back into the shell or move their foot around, and a bivalve will close up there shell), it's a very strong indication that the animal has already deceased.
Happy shelling and thanks for watching!
I've found several junonias there including a baby Junonia
Beautiful beaches and lovely shells. Thank you for sharing your videos I really enjoy them. You go all over the world to shell but is there somewhere you've never been that you'd like to go? Is there a particular shell in that location that you'd like to find?
What an interesting question! There's actually 3 places that would be on my dream shelling destination bucket list - Okinawa Japan(Pacific Cones and Conch's), The Red Sea(really awesome Conch's and Murex), and Iceland(Iceland Scallops, and Iceland Moonsnails)!
Who knows, maybe one day I'll make it to those places!
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AWESOME VIDEO!! Have you had the chance to check out Shell Key Shoal off of Bunces Pass. I first got into the lovely world of shelling when I took an excursion and they featured that area. It was so beautiful and amazing shells everywhere.
Hi friend! Yes, I have actually been there many times but unfortunately have not featured a video there yet - perhaps I will in the future!
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When was this video made? I go to that beach quite often. Nice finds!
This was filmed last December(2021).
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I wanna go to the beach so bad
Well, you are welcome here on my shelling journeys any time, my friend!
Beautiful! Do you ever find sea glass on the gulf side of Florida? We vacation at Sanibel and I have never found any. Also I have never found a shark tooth.
Great question - I have rarely ever found sea glass on Florida's Gulf Coast... the wave action here just isn't conducive to creating smooth, frosty pieces. I will say some of the best sea glass I have EVER found was in Puerto Rico and Jamaica a few years ago.
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@@solaceinshelling6552 Thanks for replying! Always enjoy watching!
Caspersen Beach in Venice is a great place for shark teeth. I found sea glass on Keewaydin Island last week.
I’m going to pass a grille soon. Is it crowded during the summer?
Hello! I have actually never shelled at St. Pete outside of the winter and spring months. Summer is typically considered the "down season" in Florida, so it probably wouldn't be as busy as during the winter.
With that said, this area is very accessible and a well known shelling location for locals. I would say an early morning arrival would give you the best results, but then again, shelling can often be hit or miss depending on tides, weather and...luck.
Happy shelling, my friend!
Do you ever go in the water to swim?
Hi friend - great question!
Sometimes I'll swim with my Gopro just to get underwater shots or to collect shells at the shore break. I am reluctant to full on snorkel in deeper water because most often I am alone when I make these trips - better to have a buddy if you are swimming like that. Maybe in future content!
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Is there a particular area of this beach you are at?
The shelling areas at Pass a Grille is a pretty small area - it extends from the Dog Beach(Bayside), and the ocean facing beach around by the jetty! This is where I spent most of my time!
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St. PETE Beach. Not "Pete's"! WHY do tourists say that?!? It's short for the original name, St Petersburg Beach.
Thanks for the correction, friend!