Tepco Beach, Richmond CA

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Tepco Beach, Richmond CA

by Brody
(Berkeley, CA)

San Francisco Bay - Crockery shards & beach glass

At the dumping site of the old Tepco Crockery factory on the edge of the San Francisco Bay, there exists an entire beach that's mostly made from broken crockery pieces. The factory shut down in the 1960s, so it's all about 45+ years old.

There's some beach glass, but the main attraction is the crockery shards...you can find pieces with bits of the patterns (Navy, Old West, flowers, etc). It's fascinating!

In my hunts there, I've found 1 WHOLE unbroken cup, one saucer, and one bowl. They're wonderfully sturdy, but I'm amazed they survived being dumped on the edge of the Bay and then living there for ~50 years.

It's located up near Point Isabel in Richmond, CA.

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Sep 01, 2011
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havent been there in awhile
by: isabella pagliero

wow i havent been to point isabel since i was in 2nd or 3rd grade that was about 10 years ago but i remember the place like i was there this morning its so amazing to see all the pieces of pottery that my great grandfather produced. and to think thats just the stuff that was messed up at the factory and not aactually sold! it really is an amazing sight to see & i cant wait for the day when me and my mom make the drive down again and clollect some more peices(:

Mar 18, 2011
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Been there - Tepco Beach California
by: Anonymous

I have been to this small beach.
There are signs posted at the beginning
of the trails leading to it that state
you are not to take ANYTHING from the area.

I have noticed there has been a great deal
taken from the beach. What was a unique
looking area now looks awful.

Jul 27, 2010
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Memories
by: LE

Beautiful. I had a number of relatives that worked at Tepco for a time. I'll have to visit one of these days.

Jul 03, 2010
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Wow! Tepco Beach, Richmond CA Sea Glass
by: Elizabeth

Thats amazing!! im excited if i just find one piece of pottery. those are some great finds. yay!!

Jun 30, 2010
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I love it.
by: Donna

I love seeing the things people find and collect. Thank you for sharing.

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