The California Seashell Company - Blog - News and Updates

With all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, sometimes you just don't have time to finish all of the crafts you imagined. But, not to worry... here are some of our favorite seashell and starfish ornaments ready to go! Perfect to add to your own coastal-themed tree, add as package toppers, or give as gifts to co-workers or teachers... oh and don't forget finding a unique piece for that ornament exchange party.Hand-crafted in California, USA!Glittered Ornaments in 2 Different Size Ranges: …

It's that time of year again when you need some spectacular gifts that will WOW and not break the bank! And, who doesn't love the beach? Whether you live by the ocean or wish you did, you can never go wrong giving the warmth of summer during the winter season to all those special people in your life. Teachers • Co-Workers • Gift Exchange • Hostess Gift • Stocking Stuffers1. Coastal Coffee MugsFill it with some Hot Cocoa Mix, a Gift Card to Starbucks, or holiday chocolates!2. Nauti …

You’ve decorated your home with some gorgeous dried starfish. Soon you start to notice the dust building up and wonder if you can wash and rinse them off like the other seashells in your collection. The answer is NO. Although starfish may have come from the water, they aren’t meant to return to the water after they have been dried and preserved. Doing so may cause one awful stench, not to mention decay of your precious starfish. So, what can you do to keep the starfish preserv …

Photo by Mariah Tauger – Our Seal Beach "shell shop" is pictured in this Orange Coast Magazine article about Main Street. Calling it "Mayberry by the Sea", it lists a number of restaurants and other stores you can visit while shopping in Seal Beach. If you're ever in the area, be sure to stop by The California Seashell Company as well as our sister store, The California Cottage. You don't want to miss out on this small-town charm!Click here to read the article. …

We are proud to announce that our "Shell Shop" on Main Street in Seal Beach has been selected by Orange Coast magazine as one of the best experiences in Orange County, California. One of the most-anticipated issues of the year by local residents, the 2015 issue hit the newsstands this week. Amongst the rankings of Oh-So-O.C.: Why Some Local Experiences are Shorthand for Orange County, California Seashell Company is listed along with Knotts Berry Farm, The Nixon Library, and Wahoo's Fish Tac …