Woman, man and child on the beach looking for shells in beach wrack. The surf is close behind them.
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Beach combing

At Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge

The beaches of Cape Romain are nature's treasure trove for seashells and other sea treasures found at the shoreline and in the beach wrack. It is best to beachcomb during the time of low tide. 

Visitors are permitted to collect one small bag of unoccupied shells. 

 

Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge Activities

Angler stands in a boat in the estuary and holds large spottail bass he caught.
Fishing
Young archer kneels on the ground with the six-point buck he harvested on Bulls Island. The morning sun shines brightly on the trees behind the hunter
Hunting
Birdwatcher stands on the beach using his spotting scope, sighting a large group of birds down the beach.
Birding
Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge
5801 Highway 17 North
Awendaw, SC 29429-5908
(843) 928-3264
caperomain@fws.gov

Refuge Headquarters: 5801 Highway 17 North, Awendaw, SC 29429-5908. 

Sewee Visitor and Environmental Education Center: 5821 Hwy 17 North, Awendaw, SC 29429.