Where to find seashells in oahu

In a state that boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, it's no wonder that Hawaii is home to a wide variety of seashells. For travelers that want to add to their shell collections, exploring Hawaiian beaches should be at the top of your bucket list.

It helps to know where to look and what type of shells to watch out for. Hanalei Bay, the largest beach on Kauai , is simply stunning. No matter where you venture around Hanalei, you're bound to find a vast array of colorful shells to take home.

There are a few beaches on Hawaii's northern shores that provide a bounty of shells, but one of the best is Tunnels Beach, where it's said that the puka shell-necklace trend began back in the 's. In addition to searching for shells, plan to go snorkeling or scuba diving at Tunnels Beach as well; there's an amazing coral reef here.

And if it's gorgeous chunks of coral in addition to shells that you're after, Hapuna Beach, located along the Kohala coastline, is the perfect place to go.

A word of caution on the latter, because as you approach the rugged beachfront near Diamond Head Lighthouse you may also run into half a dozen nude sunbathers , which may be why the sea glass here has yet to be plucked up.

While perfectly safe, if such a sight is not your cup of tea or you have kids in tow stick to beachcombing towards Kuilei Cliffs Beach Park.

Even if you come up a little short on sea glass, you will love the view from this beach, which includes a fair share of local surfers who seek to escape the crowded waves of Waikiki. Share on Facebook Pin it on Pinterest. Megan Shute Follow me on:. With more than 10 years of experience as a professional writer, Megan holds a degree in Mass Media from her home state of Minnesota.

After college, she chose to trade in her winter boots for slippahs and moved to the beautiful island of Oahu, where she has been living for more than five years. She lives on the west side but is constantly taking mini-road trips across the island and visits the neighboring islands whenever she can getaway. She loves hiking, snorkeling, locally-grown coffee, and finding the best acai bowl on Oahu.