Once a city dump by the sea, Glass Beach has now transformed into a beautiful and unique destination situated to the west of Fort Bragg, California.
With stunning cliffs and crashing waves, it has become one of the coolest beaches in California.
The landfill was closed in the 1960s, but people did not clear the garbage. As the years went by, the ocean’s waves crashed in and abraded, polishing all the broken pieces into shiny, multicolored “sea glass.” You can find green, blue, red, amber, brown, and transparent tablets.
For many years, groups of tourists have continuously come here and picked up sea crystals to bring back. They seem to think that the source of sea glass here is endless. Finally, before this unique landscape completely disappeared, the authorities took over and the taking of sea glass was completely banned. Glass Beach also has a lot of beautiful seashells to bring back as souvenirs.
Visiting Glass Beach will cost you free entrance and parking fees.
Some notes when coming to Glass Beach:
On the beach, it is very windy, so bring a jacket to protect against the cold wind. Since this used to be a dump, there may be sharp metal fragments, so bring shoes with hard soles. You can take your dog to Glass Beach, but keep it on a leash. If you come in the late afternoon, you will have the opportunity to watch the beautiful sunset. You can also come during low tide, when you will find many beautiful sea glass.
Sea Glass Museum:
Glass Beach attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, coming to witness the man-made phenomenon perfected by nature. Those interested in learning more about marine glass often head to the Sea Glass Museum just south.
There are numerous examples of the types of glass commonly found in Glass Beach, along with signs explaining marine glass, stories about its history, and more.
Glass Festival
The residents of Fort Bragg also hold a festival to honor marine glass. The Fort Bragg Sea Glass Festival, held over Memorial Day weekend (end of May), showcases artisans’ works of Sea Glass and jewels from Sea Glass.
If you want to visit Glass Beach, get there early before it gets crowded, especially during the summer months. Keep in mind that there are also beaches around here that also have Sea Glass, well worth a visit. Remember to bring your camera to take beautiful pictures of Sea Glass.
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