Hours of Operation

Retail Store Hours   DAILY 10am-6pm  
Nature Park Hours: DAILY 10AM-5PM (WEATHER PERMITTING)
Fun Park Hours        Daily 10am-5pm [weather permitting]             
Tommy's Eats & Spirits    Daily 11am-8pm 
Southern Grill           Tues-Sat 11am-8pm/Sun 11am-7pm                                          
   

Gift Cards Available

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Gift Shop

THE SHELL FACTORY RETAIL STORE FEATURES OVER 50,000 SQUARE FEET! NOT JUST SHELLS!!

The Shell Factory proudly presents the world's largest collection of seashells, and shell specimens. You will also find the finest fossils, and sea life, not to mention the most beautiful top of the line coral. Our unique one-of-a-kind gifts and jewelry come from all over the world creating a must see and shop atmosphere. You will encounter a world full of incredible gifts and souvenirs at The Shell Factory, including coral, shell jewelry boxes, shell candles, wind chimes, magnets, key rings, mugs, gator heads, shark teeth, shark jaws, and that special something for your home or that of a cherished friend or loved one, from our Beach Shack, Toy Dept and Pick a Pearl, where many family traditions have begun. 

Shopping online is available for select items from the store including gifts, shells, sea life & Christmas House.

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 The elegance of The Shell Factory shines through when you visit the largest Christmas House in SW Florida and Department 56 exhibit, or marvel at the many decorated Christmas Trees. Be on the lookout for our signature "upside down" trees! The Shell Factory celebrates Christmas in July every year, with special  promotions and even a visit from Santa Claus. Santa also makes a special trip to have Breakfast with the family. Come by and check out our latest and ever changing displays and 1000's of specialty ornaments!

Games room

Rain or shine! Our newly renovated game room, located in the retail store at The Shell Factory in Center Court, is fun for all ages. Play games and grab a bite to eat and drink at Hunt Brothers Pizza Shop. Feeling like an adult beverage? We serve them here as well.

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Another exciting feature of the Shell Factory is our "Pick a Pearl Department" including the latest in our China or Tahitian Pearls. Hand pick your own beautiful pearl then place it in one of the many beautiful setting available in our Pearl Department. Get that spring feeling with the perfect set of pearls. They have always been a symbol of classic & timeless beauty and can be worn with any outfit. Be sure to stop by the Pick A Pearl Department! Many generations have began a Family Tradition here!

beach wear

Cotton Natural, a Florida favorite clothing line is available in our Beach Shack. Beautiful matching outfits for the entire family. Perfect for a beach wedding, family reunion or just a classic beach outfit. The Beach Shack features Florida T-Shirts, dresses, hats, towels, beach shoes, beach toys and men's wear plus+ more.  Our selection is from infants to adults. 

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Feel like a sweet treat? You can not miss this stop in your tour of the store- stop by our nostalgic sweets department featuring coco patties, saltwater taffy & treats from when you were a kid!

The Gulfcoast Fudge Company features handcrafted fudge, homemade ice cream, chocolate treats plus+ more. If your timing is right you can even watch a fudge master at work!   

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 Don't miss the magic of Christmas, which is found all year long in the largest Christmas House in SW Florida featuring, Department 56, including Snowbabies, Fontanini, Willow Tree, Jim Shore, The  Grinch, Trail of Painted Ponies, and the lovable Charming Tails. 

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Things To Do

  • Huge Retail Store
  • Beach Shack
  • Toy Department
  • Pick a Pearl (A Family Tradition)
  • Christmas House
  • Military Museum
  • Shell From all over the World
  • All New State of the Art Arcade
  • Hunt Brothers Pizza Shoppe
  • Gulf Coast Fudge Company
  • Nature Park
  • Eco Lab
  • Petting Farm
  • Aviaries
  • Sloth Encounters
  • Gator Shows

HUNT BROTHERS PIZZA

Serving Hunt Brothers Pizza
& Ice Cold Beverages

WHO WE ARE

The Shell Factory, Nature Park & Scallywags Fun Park and Mini Golf is celebrating 80+ Years as Southwest Florida’s #1 Family Entertainment Destination. Our Christmas House is the largest in SW Florida & open all year long. The Shell Factory provides locals and visitors a great place to shop, eat, or just gather with friends. Our many attractions both indoors and outdoors will provide you and your family hours of fun served up with local hospitality. Free entry (except to the Nature Park) & free parking makes it a great day out for the whole family.
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COME AND VISIT

Shell Factory16554 North Cleveland Ave (US 41) North Fort Myers FL 33903-2213
(239) 995-2141  
Find Us

Retail Store Hours   DAILY  10am-6pm  
Nature Park Hours  DAILY  10am-5pm {weather permitting}
Fun Park Hours         DAILY 10AM-5PM  [weather permitting]
Tommy's Eats & Spirits   Sun & Mon 11am-7pm Tue-Sat 11am-8pm
Southern Grill           Mon-Sat 11am-8pm/Sun 11am-7pm

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