Glass Beach

Beach Fort Bragg, California, United States

What to expect

Glass Beach is a beach adjacent to MacKerricher State Park near Fort Bragg, California, named for its abundance of sea glass created from years of dumping garbage into the area. The beach was once a city dump site, but it has been transformed into a beautiful spot with smooth, colored sea glass in a rainbow of colors. Visitors can search for rare ruby reds and sapphire gems, and enjoy the scenic views of the surrounding cliffs and ocean. The beach is now a popular tourist destination, with tens of thousands of visitors each year. It's a great place for families to explore and enjoy the unique beauty of the sea glass

Plan your family visit to the Glass Beach with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the beach and saw the beautiful collection of 'sea glass'

Highlights: The kids enjoyed looking and touching the glass pieces ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Fort Bragg Glass Beach, which is famous for its smooth pieces of sea glass

Highlights: The kids had a treasure hunt to see who could find the biggest pieces and the rarest colors ✨