You’ll Want To Visit These 7 Beaches For The Most Beautiful Oregon Sea Glass
Did you know that Oregon is overflowing with beautiful sea glass? These colorful gems begin as shards from glass bottles, worn smooth by the ocean over many years and then deposited on the shore. Our coastline is particularly well-suited for sea glass hunting, as it is best created by turbulent waves and pebbled shores. Seaside treasure hunting can be enjoyed all along the Oregon Coast, from Astoria down to Brookings. Take a look at seven beaches where you can discover the most beautiful Oregon sea glass:
This delightful state park in Brookings is filled to the brim with unique treasures, including beautiful pieces of sea glass. These brightly colored finds dot the rocky shoreline.
As part of the annual Finders Keepers Festival, Lincoln City's seven-mile beach is dotten with nearly 3,000 handcrafted glass floats made by local artisans from October through May. If you can find one, you can keep it!
This stunning stretch of beach on the Northern Oregon Coast is known for its rugged natural beauty and amazing scenery. It's also a great place to hunt for sea glass.
Located on Tillamook Bay just north of Cape Meares, Bayocean Peninsula is home to expansive sand dunes, cliffs, beautiful sunsets, and quality pieces of sea glass.
Seaside treasure hunting is at its best at Seal Rock State Park, a beautiful stretch of coastline on the Central Oregon Coast. Driftwood, sea glass, and agates dot the sand.
Located in Newport, Moolack Beach is a veritable treasure trove for beachcombers. From agates to sea glass, there's no end to the unique pieces you can find here.
To see more finds from Moolack Beach, check out this YouTube video from J Sapa:
We love hunting for sea glass, not only because it’s a colorful treasure to uncover – it also helps clean up the beaches. Sea glass is a true trash-to-treasure find! For your best chance at finding colorful sea glass, check the tidal charts before you go out beachcombing – low tides uncover much more beach area to explore.
How many of these beaches have you explored? Are you lucky enough to have stumbled upon one of the incredible glass floats hidden on the beach in Lincoln City? (If so, we’re incredibly jealous!) Share your thoughts, photos, and experiences with us in the comments below.
