All Secret Seashell Locations - Link's Awakening for Switch - The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Guide - IGN (2024)

Hidden across Link’s Awakening’s giant, mysterious island are fifty hidden Seashell collectibles. On their own, they’re worthless, but by visiting the Seashell Mansion (it’s more of a small hut with a few big seashells stuck to the roof) you can trade them in for some nifty prizes - including the best sword in the game - Koholint Sword! Some of these seashells are in plain sight while others are buried in sand, hidden in chests in dungeons, and even submerged underwater. Your quest to find them all will take you all over the island - here's how to find all 50 Secret Seashells.

If you want a region-based list, head to the All Secret Seashells Locations - By Region page.

Secret Seashell Rewards

Go to the Seashell Mansion in Eastern Ukuku Prairie, just South-East of Kanalet Castle - this is where you turn in your Seashells!

To unlock Seashell rewards at the Seashell Mansion:

• Find 5 Seashells and bring them to the Seashell Mansion to get Heart Piece 11.
• Find 15 Seashells and bring them to the Seashell Mansion to get a Seashell Sensor, which plays a chime when a Seashell can be found somewhere on the screen.
• Find 30 Seashells and bring them to the Seashell Mansion to get a Chamber Stone for Dampe’s Dungeon Maker mode.
• Find 40 Seashells and bring them to the Seashell Mansion to get the Koholint Sword, the best sword in the game which has double damage, can break pots, and shoots beams of energy when Link has full health.
• Find 50 Seashells and bring them to the Seashell Mansion to get a +Effect modifier for Dampé’s Dungeon Maker mode that causes it to rain Rupees in the room you apply it to.

All 50 Secret Seashell Locations

Here’s where to find every hidden Seashell in the game. This list is sorted by when you can find the Seashells earliest, as each dungeon will give you a new item that you can use to find more Seashells. Use the contents below to jump to the latest item you have!

You can click on the title of a Seashell to be taken to its map page, which will have its location marked on our Interactive Map at the top of the page!

• Sword
• Roc's Feather
• Power Bracelet
• Pegasus Boots
• Flippers
• Hookshot
• Mirror Shield

Sword

The Sword is found at the start of the game in Toronbo Shores. Without this, you can't get any Seashells at all! It lets you kill enemies and slash Bushes that would otherwise block your path.

Secret Seashell 1

Sword slash through the grid of Bushes and grass between the Trendy Game and Town Tool Shop in Mabe Village.

Secret Seashell 2

In the Trendy Game in Mabe Village after you win the Yoshi Doll. Bring extra Rupees because this one is slippery! If you just grabbed the Yoshi Doll, leave the building and then re-enter it so that the Seashell will appear in its place.

Secret Seashell 3

Using the Deluxe Shovel, Dig in the ground in CiaoCiao’s shack (the smaller house with the barking Chain Chomp in front of it) in Mabe Village; it'll be in the bottom-right corner. You can get the Deluxe Shovel for 200 Rupees in the Town Tool Shop in Mabe Village.

Secret Seashell 4

Down in Eastern Toronbo Shores, where a dead log has formed a romantic bench between two palm trees, you’ll see a small space to the left where the waves are crashing. Dig there with the Deluxe Shovel and pull up a Seashell.

Secret Seashell 5

In the Mysterious Forest will be a log in the middle of the North wall of trees (use the Map to help find it). South of this log, and West of the Fairy pool, you’ll see a patch of blue flowers with a clearing in the center. Dig there with the Deluxe Shovel to find this Seashell.

Roc's Feather

The Roc's Feather is found inside Tail Cave, the first dungeon of the game. This allows you to jump over potholes and other pit-like obstacles, but only over a single tile.

Secret Seashell 6

At the North-West exit of the Mysterious Woods, near where Mr. Write's house is. Dig just below the left-hand tree to unearth the Seashell.

Secret Seashell 7

East of Goponga Swamp will be a Telephone Booth near Mr. Write's house; go North of the booth to find some grass and a lone Bush; slash the Bush and then Dig in its spot with the Deluxe Shovel to reveal the Seashell.

Secret Seashell 8

In the Northern portion of Tabahl Wasteland (the area with the spooky dead trees), Dig around next to the Eastern tree wall unearth a Seashell.

Power Bracelet

The Power Bracelet is found in Bottle Grotto, the second dungeon. This item allows you to lift objects like boulders and skulls.

Secret Seashell 9

North of the cave where you saved Bow Wow from the Moblins (and East of Bottle Grotto's entrance in Goponga Swamp), lift the boulder to the right of the signpost and find the Seashell.

Secret Seashell 10

From the Witch's Hut in Koholint Prairie, go South and remove the boulder to get into the lower dirt area. Slash the Bush and then Dig in its spot.

Secret Seashell 11

Just East of the Mysterious Forest's Southern entrance (and directly above the Fishing Pond in Mabe Village), remove the boulders with the Power Bracelet and open up the Treasure Chest.

Secret Seashell 12

This Seashell is located back in Tail Cave, the first dungeon in the game. First, head to the Trendy Tool Shop in Mabe Village and buy some Bombs, as you'll need them for this Seashell. Next, enter Tail Cave and go Up, Left and Up to get back to the main hall. Here, bomb the cracked portion of the left-hand wall and head through to find a Treasure Chest with the Seashell!

Secret Seashell 13

This Seashell is located inside the creepy abandoned house in the far East area of Toronbo shores. Use the Power Bracelet to throw the pots in the corner and reveal the Seashell.

Secret Seashell 14

This Secret Seashell also requires Bombs, so make sure to buy some at Mabe Village's Town Tool Shop if you don't have very many. The Seashell is located in Tal Tal Heights, far East of Dampé's Shack; start going East by using the elevated path near Secret Seashell 9 to get to it. Eventually you'll come across a stone Warp Pad in front of a triple waterfall: to the right of the Warp Pad you'll see a small hole on a square shaped walled off ledge. Throw a Bomb in it and a Seashell will fly out.

Secret Seashell 15

To get to this Seashell, go to the lake located North of Pothole Field (where Prince Richard's villa is). Jump across the islands, then go North up the staircase. Here, Dig in the middle of the grass cross to reveal the Seashell!

Secret Seashell 16

Directly East of the Ukuku Prairie Warp Pad will be a Pig Rock statue next to an elevated section with a staircast. Bomb the Pig Rock and then dig in its spot between the pebbles to get this Seashell.

Secret Seashell 17

Directly South of the entrance to Kanalet Castle will be a rock formation. Here, lift the boulder in the South-East corner to reveal the Seashell.

Secret Seashell 18

To get to this Seashell, enter the cave outside the South-West corner of the rock formation where Seashell 17 was, then Bomb the left-hand wall of the cave. Take the stairs to get back outside and head North to an Owl Statue. Dig in the tile to the South-West of the statue to uncover the Seashell.

Secret Seashell 19

Enter the cave used to get to Secret Seashell 18 and go South through it and back out into Martha's Bay. Continue South to the Telephone Booth, then go East. Keep an eye out for some grass and a Bush in a corner: slash the Bush to reveal this Seashell.

Secret Seashell 20

This Seashell is located in the far East side of Ukuku Prairie, in the cluster of Bushes to the right of the Seashell Mansion. Don't forget to Dig up the Warp Point!

Secret Seashell 21

After you give Prince Richard the five Golden Leaves from Kanalet Castle, he’ll let you enter the cave under his house. In the cave, take the left path at the fork to find a Seashell in a Treasure Chest.

Pegasus Boots

The Pegasus Boots are in Key Cavern, the third dungeon. This allows Link to charge forward at high speed, allowing for a long jump with the Roc's Feather that can clear gaps up to three tiles long!

Secret Seashell 22

Just outside and to the South of Mabe Village, you’ll see a lone tree next to one of Ulrira’s Telephone Booths. Charge into it with your Pegasus Boots and a Seashell will drop out!

Secret Seashell 23

Right outside of the Tail Cave - the first dungeon in the game - you’ll see a lone tree. Charge into it with the Pegasus Booths and a Seashell will fall out.

Secret Seashell 24

In the Western-most area of Toronbo Shores will be four palm trees in the dirt area. Charge into the bottom-right one with the Pegasus Boots and a Seashell will fly out.

Secret Seashell 25

This Seashell is awarded from Dampé for completing his fourth Tier 1 “Arrange Dungeon” challenge titled “Fill Up Your Hearts" (unlocked after clearing Key Cavern). You'll have to clear the other three Tier 1 challenges before you can do this one. If you're struggling to fill up the heart space, complete the Color Dungeon to get a bunch of extra rooms (including a really easy Nightmare boss!).

Secret Seashell 26

To get to this Seashell, first find the river "underpass" hidden in the Bush near the river in East Ukuku Prairie. Once on the Eastern side of the river, go North and then East, where you'll find yourself in another rock maze. In the North-East corner of the maze you'll see a small lone boulder: lift it and grab the Seashell underneath

Secret Seashell 27

South of the last Seashell will be the Ancient Ruins, guarded by stone knights known as Armos' that come alive when nudged. Make your way through this area in a clockwise path until you see four Armos' in a square formation. Nudge the bottom-right one to reveal a cave that contains this Seashell in a Treasure Chest.

Secret Seashell 28

To get to this Seashell, head South from the East exit of the river "underpass" and past the entrance to Animal Village. Go East behind the trees at the bottom and then North over the wooden bridge to the Owl Statue. Dig in the spot to the left of it to unearth the Seashell!

Secret Seashell 29

This Seashell is awarded in Animal Village as a result of the Trading Sequence. Since you've gotten the Golden Leaves in Kanalet Castle, you'll have completed part of this quest line already! Continue it from the Honeycomb step until you deliver the Letter to Mr. Write. Once you've done that, return to Animal Village and talk to Christine, the one who gave you the Letter in the first place, to get the Seashell.

Secret Seashell 30

Located in the South-East corner of Yarna Desert up the cliff, which you can access from the cacti area in the North-East sector of the desert. Once here, lift one of the Boulders to reveal this Seashell.

Secret Seashell 31

Located in the cacti area in the North-East corner of Yarna Desert, specifically a few tiles below the Owl Statue in the space between the cacti; Dig here to find this Seashell.

Secret Seashell 32

After you get the Angler Key in Yarna Desert, return to the Walrus' spot and play Marin's Song on the Ocarina; the Walrus will return and toss you a Seashell. If you don't have the Ocarina, go to Mabe Village and enter the Dream House in the North part of the village to find it.

Flippers

The Flippers are obtained in Angler's Tunnel, the fourth dungeon. These allow Link to swim in water, as well as Dive by pressing B.

Secret Seashell 33

This Seashell is found by Diving at the base of the waterfall at the North-West corner of Kanalet Castle. The easiest point to start swimming here is the steps next to the Telephone Booth on the North-East corner of the castle grounds (this is because you can't actually swim under the bridge into the castle).

Secret Seashell 34

This Seashell is located in Tal Tal Mountain Range, at the top of the triple waterfall that's just past the waterfall that used to obscure the entrance to Angler's Tunnel. Dive in this spot to collect the Seashell.

Secret Seashell 35

Enter the cave to the right of where Secret Seashell 34 was and Bomb the cracked wall portion; make your way through here and back outside to a Treasure Chest with this Seashell inside. The block puzzle back inside can only be completed when approaching it from the bottom, in case you were wondering, and rewards you with 100 Rupees at the end.

Secret Seashell 36

Head to the Cucco House in the North area of Tal Tal Mountain Range, the building with the green roof. Stand on the rope bridge and throw a Bomb into the square shaped opening just below you to launch the Seashell out of it.

Secret Seashell 37

Also near the green-roofed Cucco House in Tal Tal Mountain Range. Head East this time over the rope bridge to find three boulders in the corner: lift them to find this Seashell.

Secret Seashell 38

Head to the lake located North of Pothole Field (where Prince Richard's villa is) and Swim to the island in the North-West corner; slash the Bush to reveal this Seashell.

Secret Seashell 39

Directly South of the Telephone Booth in Martha's Bay will be a tiny island: swim here and slash the Bush to collect the Seashell.

Secret Seashell 40

This Seashell will show up at the Trendy Game in Mabe Village after you’ve completed Angler's Tunnel. If the Seashell isn't there, grab the Mario figurines and place them on their respective pedestals until it does.

Hookshot

The Hookshot is hidden in Catfish's Maw, the fifth dungeon. If you fire it at any object (except walls and enemies), Link will be pulled across to it!

Secret Seashell 41

Get the Magnifying Lens at the end of the Trading Sequence, then visit the house in the North-East corner of Animal Village to find a Zola. Talk to him and he’ll give you this Seashell.

Secret Seashell 42

To the left of the entrance of Kanalet Castle you’ll see a row of potholes and a staircase. Hookshot over and climb the stairs down to find the Seashell.

Secret Seashell 43

Found during the rafting mini-game, where the current takes you Westbound. Use the Hookshot to get to a small island and Dig in the back-right corner for the Seashell.

Secret Seashell 44

This Seashell is awarded for setting a fair time in Rapids Race minigame; 30 seconds should do, and is do-able with the Hookshot.

Secret Seashell 45

This Seashell is a bit of a walk to get to. Make your way to the green-roofed Cucoo House in Tal Tal Mountain Range, then use the Hookshot to go West over the rope bridge. On the other side, slash the Bush to reveal a cave you can enter. Continue West through the tunnel and emerge on the other side. Get past the falling rocks and, at the top, you’ll see a bunch of liftable boulders. Lift the one in the upper right corner to find the Seashell!

Secret Seashell 46

Head to the Mabe Village Fishing Pond and catch a Blooper in the fishing minigame above a certain size (they appear after completing Catfish's Maw). Bloopers thrust upwards and away from Link, so don't reel them in when they do this or you'll risk breaking the line! If a Blooper isn't present, or one gets away, keep removing fish from the pond until another one shows up.

When viewing the Fishing Pond in the overworld, a glowing spot in the pond indicates that a Cheep Cheep, Blooper or Ol' Baron is present!

Secret Seashell 47

Also in the Mabe Village Fishing Pond will be the Cheep Cheep, which again appear after finishing Catfish's Maw. These are much rarer, and harder to catch too. When one leaps out of the water, wait until it starts swimming again before reeling it in. If you don't, your line will break and the Cheep Cheep will escape! Catch the Cheep Cheep and, if it meets the size requirement, you'll be given a Seashell!

When viewing the Fishing Pond in the overworld, a glowing spot in the pond indicates that a Cheep Cheep, Blooper or Ol' Baron is present!

Secret Seashell 48

In the far upper left corner of the Face Shrine (the sixth dungeon), take the stairs in the top corner of the room and you’ll appear outside on a walled island in the rafting mini-game. The only thing here is a Treasure Chest with a Seashell inside it.

Secret Seashell 49

In the Eagle Tower dungeon, the seventh in the game, fight the red Hinox (the cyclops that likes to throw Link) on the second floor, then fall down one of the holes on the left side of the screen to land on a ledge on the first floor. Go North all the way to the top to find a Treasure Chest in the corner with a Seashell.

Mirror Shield

The Mirror Shield is the final piece of equipment in the game, and is found in Eagle Tower. It allows Link to bounce projectiles back, and will help you reach the final Secret Seashell in the game.

Secret Seashell 50

Make your way to the eighth and final dungeon, Turtle Rock, by going West from the Cucco House in Tal Tal Mountain Range across the rope bridge, into the cave at the secret Bush entrance, back outside and up the falling rock section, then jumping West down the drop and then North into another cave. Here will a steam of fire that you can pass through using your new Mirror Shield. Once you emerge outside, you'll be able to find a cross-shaped pebble formation on the ground nearby. Dig in the center of it to find the final Seashell!