Check Out These 10 Beaches For Beautiful Maine Sea Glass
Sea glass is produced naturally when the glass of broken bottles and other miscellaneous objects lost in the sea are rolled and tumbled in the ocean for years. Eventually, the edges of these pieces are rounded and made smooth, and the previously shiny glass takes on a frosted appearance. Based on ocean currents and tides, these pieces of glass wash ashore, awaiting beachcombers who come and take them to be re-purposed.
There are lots of spots in Maine where you can find your very own specimen. Here are just a few of the best ones to try! Remember, searching for sea glass requires patience, as well as trial and error. One person might report having a great haul on Saturday, only to go back Sunday and return with nothing. If you can’t find anything, it’s just an excuse to come back another time!
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One of the best known spots (among those in the know) for overall exploration, this beach is located about 12 nautical miles from the coast of Maine. You can only explore this area if you've got a boat to take you there, which is all the better for keeping your finds a secret.
In addition to being one of the best places to actually spend a beach day in Acadia, Sand Beach often turns up some nice sea glass. Take a look in the morning or evening for the best chance of something nice. Word on the street is that pale pink sea glass can sometimes be found here. It's rare, so look carefully!
This just might be THE place to find sea glass. Located a few miles away from Portland and accessed via ferry, it's a pretty easy place to explore if you're in the area. Most of the land is privately owned, and the lack of lots of cars means it offers a lovely escape from the mainland.
Not only is this a nice place for sea glass adventuring, you'll also be able to take in the views of Spring Point Lighthouse. The best time to find glass is early in the morning or later in the day, as well as during the off-season.
This beach has an old pool area where you may be able to find pieces of clear, green, blue and brown glass. This is a great option if you hope to re-purpose these into art projects as you'll have lots of color options with which to work.
There's more than one specific area here to find some great sea glass, so be adventurous. Once you've found your spot, you may be able to find sea glass of all colors! Some people have reported filling bags and bags of glass in under an hour's time!
Michelle has lived in many places, but counts Maine as one of the best. In addition to the smell of ocean water in the air on rainy days in Portland, she loves puppies, photography, funny people, the Maine Red Claws, traveling, fresh tomatoes, Cambodia and filling out forms. For questions, comments and inquiries please email: [email protected]
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