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Looking for a West Coast Sea Glass Beach? Find the beach closest to you that has been reported as having sea glass. Hopefully, there's a great beach not far away!

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Alaska
Washington
Oregon
Northern California
Southern California
Hawaii
Wake Is.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
Although these beaches have been reported to have sea glass, NOT ALL HAVE BEEN VERIFIED.  Please don't plan an expensive vacation based solely on an unverified beach! Please do help everyone out by accurately reporting your beach finds. (Click for "How to Grade Sea Glass")
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West Coast Sea Glass - You might live on the Pacific Ocean Coast in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California, or even in Hawaii or the Wake Islands! On the other hand, you may be planning a move or a vacation to one of these areas.

West Coast Sea Glass - This is where you can find a beach where others report finding sea glass. Some of them are excellent. All of the listed beaches have sea glass to be found, especially if you arrive after some heavy Pacific wave action!

West Coast Sea Glass - Since we did not have an opportunity to visit all these beaches, we rely on reports from those of you who have.

West Coast Sea Glass - Wherever you are, we hope you have a whole lot of fun combing the beach for those jewels of the past! Remember, respect private property, and smile at the locals!


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West Coast Sea Glass Alaska

Aleutian Islands, AK

Hoonah,AK

Kodiak Island, AK

Jewel Beach, Kodiak Alaska

Nanwalek, AK


Nome Alaska Beach - Alaska.  Rated: Good (6-15 jewelry grade pcs. found per hour) Added by: Susan Whitaker (thanks Susan!)

Seward, Alaska

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West Coast Sea Glass Washington

Alki Beach, Seattle, Washington - Fair (3-5 jewelry grade pieces found per hour). Added by: Pete Suchon (Thanks again, Pete!)


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Bainbridge Island

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Cape George, WA


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Guemes Island - Take the ferry from Anacortes, about 10 minute ride. On the west side of the island, we walked north quite a ways and didn't find much. At the ferry landing, (on the south side) there is a lot of interesting stuff on both sides, but not enough wave action. The glass is not nearly tumbled enough, though old. Rated: Poor(0-2jewelry grade pcs per hour) Added by: David Schneider.

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Orcas Island

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Eastsound, Crescent Beach

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San Juan Island

Friday Harbor, (and nearby), San Juan Island

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Lopez Island

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Moclips, WA(February-09, we're questioning this one for now, any info appreciated)(May-09 Some craft grade sea glass here only - David editor)


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Fidalgo Island

Bowman Bay, WA Follow directions below for Rosario Beach. From parking area, walk to the right about 2/3 of the way down the beach. Best area seems to be in front of the rock cabins. Rated: Fair to good (4-7) jewelry grade pcs per hour) Added by: Lin Schneider (thanks, Lin!)

Rosario Beach, Fidalgo Island, WA Going north on Hi 20, turn left about 1/3 mile past Deception Pass Bridge, follow signs. Rated: Good (6-15) jewelry grade pcs per hour) Added by: Davd and Lin Schneider (thanks, Lin and David!)

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Lummi Island, WA

Snoring Bay, Lummi I.

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Sucia Island, WA

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Fort Flagler State Park, Port Hadlock, WA

Fort Worden, Port Townsend, WA


North Beach, Port Townsend, Washington, USA - Rated: Excellent (16+ jewelry grade pieces found per hour) Added by: Leanne Baur (Thanks, Leanne!)

Straits of San Juan de Fuca, WA

Ediz Hook, Port Angeles, WARated: Good (6-15 jewelry grade pcs. found per hour) Added by: Harley (Thanks, Harley!)
Clallum Bay, WA

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Whidbey Island, WA

Deception Pass Beaches, Whidbey Is.

West Beach, Deception Pass State Park, Whidbey Island, Washington - Rated: Fair to Good(6+ jewelry grade pieces found per hour)
Added by: David and Lin at Odyssey

Moran Beach, Whidbey Island, WA (going north from Oak Harbor, a few miles, turn left on Banta. After the curve, take the first road left straight to the beach with a little parking area. Not in great quantities but consistently good quality. Rated fair to good. (4 to 7 jewelry grade pcs per hour) Added by: David and Lin Schneider (thanks, Lin and David!)


Penn Cove, Whidbey Island, WA

Cama Beach, Camano Island, Washington - Poor (0-2 jewelry grade pieces found per hour). Added by: Pete Suchon (Thanks again, Pete!)

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Pacific Ocean Coast, WA

Long Beach Peninsula Washington - Including from Oysterville to Cape Disappointment, Grayland Beach State Park,.  Rated: Poor (0 jewelry grade pcs. found per hour) Added by: Pete Suchon (Thanks, Pete!)

Willapa - Washington. Rated: Poor (0 jewelry grade pcs. found per hour) Added by: Pete Suchon (Thanks, Pete!)

Tokeland,WA -  There is some glass but no jewelry grade. Rated: Poor ( 0 jewelry grade pcs. found per hour) Added by: David and Lin Schneider (Thanks, Us!)




West Coast Sea Glass Oregon


Astoria, Oregon (nearby)

Gold Beach, OR

Lincoln City, OR (Siletz Bay)

Newport, OR

Seal Point Trail Beach, Oregon

West Coast Sea Glass Northern California


Fort Bragg, CA "Sea Glass Beach" Although there are a number of reports on the net from over the last few years that collecting sea glass is prohibited at Fort Bragg, it has been pretty much confirmed by people living in Fort Bragg that although the parks department might discourage picking up the sea glass, it is not at all prohibited. Tammy, from MendoCoastTreasures.com (Mendocino County, CA)is getting together a sea glass replenishment program which should be interesting to say the least and will be keeping up to date! Click here for plenty more info and extensive expert comments on Fort Bragg sea glass beach.

Mendocino Coast, CA

Sea Ranch, CA

Stinson Beach, CA
Pillar Point Beach (click for details)- near San Francisco, California. "I found red, violet, three different shades of greens and many many more colors there." Added by: Toshi Kanno (Thanks, Toshi!)

San Rafael, CA (China Camp State Park, SF Bay)

Ocean Beach, San Francisco, CA

San Francisco, CA (Albany Bulb)

San Francisco, CA (Fort Funston area)

San Francisco, CA (Aquatic Park)

San Francisco, CA (general area)

San Francisco Bay, Treasure Island, CA

Albany, CA

Linda Mar State Beach, Pacifica, CA

Montora State Beach, N. of Half Moon Bay, CA

Moss Beach, N. of Half Moon Bay, CA

Seal Cove, Moss Beach, Half Moon Bay, Ca: "about 8 small pieces" (click here)

Half Moon Bay, CA

Miramar Beach, Half Moon Bay, CA: Update Aug. 23, 2009. No sea glass found in an hour. (click for details)

Pescadero, San Mateo County, California. Located 17 miles south of Half Moon Bay, 34 miles north of Santa Cruz. "...there was just so much. Select pieces of dark blue and teal were also..." Added by: Josh Schneider (Thanks, Josh!)

Davenport, CA

Pigeon Point Light Station, CA (north of Santa Cruz)

Main Boardwalk Beach- Santa Cruz, Ca. Rated: Fair (3-5 jewelry grade pcs per hour) Added by: Keith Hensley (thanks Keith!)

Cowell's Beach - Santa Cruz, Ca. From main pier, beach is on the west side. Rated: Fair (3-5 jewelry grade pcs per hour) Added by: Keith Hensley (thanks Keith!)


Seabright Beach- Eastside Santa Cruz, Ca.  Rated: Fair (3-5 jewelry grade pcs per hour) Added by: Keith Hensley (thanks Keith!)


La Selva Beach, CA

Rio Del Mar, CA

Seaside State Beach, Seaside, Monterey County, California - Rated: Excellent (16+ jewelry grade pcs per hour) Added by: James Hailey (thanks James!) August 2009: Stephanie reports on Seaside Beach, a featured article here
Monterey County Beaches



Cannery Row in Monterey, California: "almost as much sea glass as Glass Beach Ft. Bragg" (click for details)

Pacific Grove, Monterey, CA

Monterey Bay Sanctuary, CA

Morrow Bay, CA

Carmel By The Sea, CA

Andrew Molera State Park, CA (near Big Sur)

Big Sur, CA (Jade Beach)

Jade Beach near Hearst Castle

Cayucos, CA (north of Morro Bay) Thanks Dara! Not rated.

Capistrano Beach, CA

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West Coast Sea Glass Southern California


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San Luis Obispo County Beaches

Cambria, CA

Cambria, CA (Moonstone Beach)

Cayucos, CA (north of Morro Bay) Thanks Dara! Not rated.

Capistrano Beach, CA

Jade Beach near Hearst Castle

Shell Beach, CaliforniaGo 0.5miles north of Pismo Beach.  Rated: Excellent ( 16+ jewelry grade pcs. found per hour) Added by: Larry Haynes (Thanks, Larry!)

Pismo Beach, CA

Santa Barbara County Beaches

Carpinteria Beach (near Arroyo Grande)

Hope Ranch

Miramar Beach, Santa Barbara CA

Santa Barbara, CA 

Santa Barbara, CA (Ellwood Beach)

Santa Barbara, CA (Henry's Beach)

Ventura County Beaches

Ventura, CA

Ventura, CA (Brewer's Beach)

Ventura, CA (Rincon Beach)

Oxnard, CA

Oxnard, CA (Silverstrand Beach)

Los Angeles County Beaches

Cooper Beach, CA?

El Segundo, CA

Long Beach, CA

Malibu, CA (Broad Beach ?)

Pointe Dume, CA (near Malibu)

Redondo Beach, CA

Santa Monica, CA (north of the pier)

Orange County BeachesCorona del Mar, CA

Crystal Cove, CA

Laguna Beach, CA (Main Beach)

San Clemente, CA (around here)

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Catalina (Two Harbors)

Descanso Beach, Catalina Island (Thanks to Brad Wilson)
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San Diego County Beaches

Encinitas, CA

La Jolla, CA (Wind'n'sea Beach)


San Diego, CA (Coronado Beach)

La Jolla Cove (Sea Shell Beach),California.   Rated: Good (6-15 jewelry grade pcs. found per hour) Added by: Nancy (Thanks, Nancy!)

Oceanside, CA

Torrey Pines State Park

We have no beach glass reports on the following San Diego County beaches. It would be great if you could help us out by sending in your observations:
Border Field State Park
Imperial Beach
Silver Strand State Beach
Ocean Beach City Beach
Ocean Beach Park
Mission Beach
Pacific Beach
Tourmaline Surfing Park
La Jolla Strand Park
Windansea Beach
Marine Street Beach
Children's Pool Beach
La Jolla Shores Beach
Black's Beach
Torrey Pines State Beach
Del Mar City Beach
Seascape Shores
Fletcher Cove Park
Tide Beach Park
Cardiff State Beach
San Elijo State Beach
Swami's
Boneyard Beach
D Street Viewpoint
Moonlight State Beach
Stone Steps Beach
Beacon's Beach
Ponto Beach
South Carlsbad State Beach
Carlsbad State Beach
Carlsbad City Beach
South Oceanside Beach
Oceanside City Beach
Harbor Beach

San Onofre State Beach
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West Coast Sea Glass Hawaii


Hanapepe Town Harbor, Kauai

Ala Moana Beach, Oahu

Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii - Added by: Toshi Kanno (thanks, Toshi!)


Mokuleia Beach, HI (North Shore)

North Shore, Oahu

Kihai, Maui

Lahaina, Maui

Hamakua Coastline, Big Island (not specific)

Kailua-Kona, HI (Big Island)

Southpoint, HI (Big Island)

Port Allen, Kauai

West Coast Sea Glass Wake Island

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