Search For Sand Dollars At These New Jersey Beaches
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Kristen
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Beachcombing is a blast! You can search for all sorts of treasures along the Jersey Shore, including shells, quartz crystals, rocks, fossils, sea glass, and sand dollars. Sand dollars are a rare treat but we’ve got all the details on where to find them and the best tips to help you with your search.
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The five points of the star represent the Star of Bethlehem, the wounds of Christ on the cross, the Easter Lily and the Christmas Poinsettia. The sand dollars themselves are often a symbol of peace because, when gently broken, you'll occasionally find what appears to be doves inside.
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Sand dollars have been spotted in Asbury Park, Bradley Beach, Corson's Inlet State Park in Ocean City, and Manasquan Beach.
Friends, bloggers, and the Monmouth County Parks System all report finding them there!
The best time to find sand dollars is after a storm, and especially in the winter. You'll want to visit at low tide, and look along the high tide waterline.
And don't expect every sand dollar to be the bright white we're used to seeing. They can be shades of beige and tan, as well. It all depends on whether or not they've been bleached by the sun.
Happy hunting! Have you ever found a sand dollar in New Jersey? Have you gone searching for them? Give it a try! To find more treasures on the Jersey Shore, check out this article on Cape May Diamonds.
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