Since 1955 the Thomas family has owned and operated The Shell Shop in Morro Bay, California. This store specializes in marine sea shells and exhibits the largest selection of specimens on the Central Coast. Renowned throughout the world, The Shell Shop is the place to find decorative shells and corals, specimen collector shells, unique crafted sea shell jewelry, shell handcraft, and so much more! You too are invited to come in and experience the many wonders of the sea! Open daily 9:30-5:30 except Thanksgiving and Christmas. With ample parking available.
On display you will find marine sea shells, corals, shell handicraft items, wind chimes, and reference books. Unique collector specimens such as the well-known Golden Cowry (Cypraea aurantium), The Glory of the Sea ( Conus gloriamorus) and the rarities like Cypraea fultoni and Murex loebbecki are displayed in glass cases. The extensive selection of jewelry is entirely crafted from sea shells imported from many tropical areas of the world.