Move with the tides, discover hidden treasures, and create unforgettable coastal memories.
Join us for a one-of-a-kind shelling experience where you’ll explore beautiful Gulf shores, learn about local shells and wildlife, and turn your finds into unique, meaningful keepsakes.
Discover the stunning beaches of Gulf County with a local guide who has called this area home for over 35 years. As an experienced scuba diver and marine biology enthusiast, I offer educational shelling tours designed to deepen your understanding of the coastal environment.
On this tour, you’ll learn about the fascinating local wildlife, important beach conservation rules and why they matter, and interesting facts about the unique shells you find along the shore. Plus, we’ll help keep our beaches beautiful by encouraging guests to pick up a little trash along the way.
With more than 14 years as a local information concierge and a lifelong artist and crafter, I combine biology, topography, local history, and art to create an engaging experience that educates, inspires, and connects you with the natural beauty of Gulf County’s beaches.
Start your morning on the peaceful Gulf shoreline. Choose between a relaxing walking tour or a fun and breezy golf cart tour — a unique option made possible by our special beach driving access unique to only a few beaches in the State of Florida. (Beach Driving is only by county permit).
Along the way, you’ll learn to identify local shells by name and hear fascinating facts about how they live and thrive here in the Gulf. You’ll also discover more about coastal wildlife, topography, local history, and the unique marine ecosystem that makes this area so special. As we explore, we help keep the beach beautiful by picking up small debris — if you can pick up a shell, you can pick up a piece of trash!
Flow from beachcombing into creativity.
Spend two hours exploring the beach and learning all about your favorite shells as your gathering them. Then, enjoy a one-hour guided art session where you can create:
Coastal Custom Sand Prints — capture your favorite finds in sand forever.
Handmade Jewelry — design a special piece using your own shells plus extra local beads and coastal materials.
Decorative Message in a Bottle — a beautiful keepsake or heartfelt gift.
Coastal Custom Sand Prints
Capture the moment in a truly special way. Create a custom casting of hands, feet, or paws in local sand, decorated with Gulf shells and natural touches. Coastal Ambiance has been casting these prints for over 25 years. This unique craft is a perfect way to remember family trips, mark special milestones, or simply celebrate your love for the coast.
You can reserve a special session where we bring the Coastal Ambiance experience to you. Perfect for birthdays, bridal showers, girls’ get-togethers, or private family fun, these parties let you and your guests create beautiful, personalized sand art in the comfort of your home or vacation rental. A fun and unique way to celebrate any occasion and take home a meaningful coastal keepsake.
At Coastal Ambiance Shelling Tours, our experiences are designed to help you truly connect with the natural beauty of the Gulf. You’ll learn to identify local shells and understand their names and fascinating life stories. Along the way, you’ll hear fun facts about the local ecosystem and wildlife, and discover the traditions and history that make this coastline so unique — all shared by someone who calls it home.
Follow the tides, find hidden treasures, and take home a piece of the Gulf you’ll always remember. Tours are available Weekdays from 9am-12pm Eastern Standard Time. Spots fill quickly — book your shelling or art experience today and flow like nature with Coastal Ambiance Shelling Tours!
You don’t have to wait for a beach tour to join the fun — come play in the sand with us at local Panhandle festivals! You can find us creating Coastal Sand Prints, other hands on sand art and sharing Coastal Ambiance's one of a kind beach-inspired art at events like the Florida Scallop & Music Festival, the Tupelo Honey Festival, the Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Festival, the Blue Crab Festival, and many more. Special thanks to our annual repeated customers, thank you for your support an love! Stop by our booth to make your own Sand Print or sand art, learn about local shells, and take home a piece of the coast. It’s the perfect way to experience the magic of Coastal Ambiance Shelling Tours right in the heart of your favorite local celebrations! Follow us to see where we will be next!
