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Beachcombing Magazine is your ultimate guide to the treasures of the coast, featuring stunning photography, captivating stories, and expert advice for beachcombers of all levels. The mission of Beachcombing Magazine is to inform and entertain beach and sea glass enthusiasts and artisans and beach-combers in general; to give them rich history and beautiful photography of the treasures they find on beaches around the world.
06/20/2026
The countdown is officially at one week! 🌊✨
We are packing up for the International Sea Glass Festival in Monterey, California! We can't wait to connect with fellow beachcombers, see incredible creations and collections, and soak up the coastal inspiration.
If you are attending, make sure to stop by our booth to say hello and get tips on local beaches! Here is a sneak peek of what we’re bringing for you to browse:
📖 The Latest Issues: Snag copies of Beachcombing Magazine packed with your favorite shoreline stories.
🌎 Genuine Sea Glass: We’re sharing our one-of-a-kind treasures from beaches around the world
👕 Beachcomber Swag: Tees, gifts, and gear perfect for your next beach hunt.
Sea you at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa! Tag a friend you want to go with below. 🐚👇
Festival details and tickets: bit.ly/isgafest
Get your "beach eyes" ready! 🌊 It’s , and we have a fresh Close-Up Quiz for you! Can you guess what coastal treasure this macro shot is hiding? Put your identification skills to the test and drop your guesses below! 👇🕵️♀️ Get the clues & answers: bit.ly/beachcombing-tips
06/16/2026
They’re finally here! 🗓️✨ The beautiful 2027 Beachcombing Calendars have arrived in the shop! Get ready for breathtaking shoreline views, rare sea glass finds, and beachy inspiration. 🌊🐚
06/12/2026
Only 2 weeks to go! We’re getting ready for the International Sea Glass Festival in Monterey on June 27th and 28th! 🦦 If you are looking for a weekend featuring some of the most talented beachcombers in the world, don’t miss it! 🎉 We will have gifts for beach lovers, including sea glass, art, books, stickers, magazines, and more. 🎁 Stop by the Beachcombing booth for tips on some of the beaches to check out when you’re here! 🎟️ Details and tickets at bit.ly/isgafest 🌊 International Sea Glass Association
06/10/2026
The results are in! Drumroll, please... 🥁 The winner of our giveaway is Heather! Heather loves visiting beaches on the Jersey Shore and ends up cleaning the beach every day. A gorgeous silver & sea glass necklace made by Hali at is heading your way!
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Thank you to everyone who cleaned up their local shores and shared their photos. We look forward to sharing our faves in an upcoming issue!
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06/10/2026
The countdown is over, the second annual Inverness Sea Glass Festival is happening this weekend at the Inverness County Centre for the Arts (.c.c.a)! 🌊✨
Inverness Beach is famous for its incredible quantity and quality of beach glass, and this weekend is all about celebrating those coastal treasures. There is so much packed into the schedule:
Vendor Market: Browse handcrafted works from nearly 20 regional vendors featuring genuine Cape Breton sea glass. 🖼️
Expert Presentations: Hear fascinating historical stories and learn sea glass drilling secrets from Mike Baron, the Sea Glass Archaeologist ().
Mobile Photography Tips: Learn how to capture the perfect shot of your finds from lifelong beachcomber and photographer Meaghan Landry (). 📸
The Shard Contest: Bring your most unique, authentic finds to enter for a chance to win awesome prizes! 🏆
Bring the whole family for workshops, children’s activities, and a celebration of time, tide, and creativity.
Learn more: bit.ly/beach-events
World Ocean Day is a powerful global reminder that our lives are deeply connected to the health of the sea. Today, millions of people around the world unite to celebrate, honor, and take action to protect our blue planet.
As beachcombers and coastal enthusiasts, we see firsthand the incredible beauty of the shoreline, but we also see the fragile state of our marine ecosystems. Ocean conservation is not just about protecting the water; it is about securing a sustainable future for our global climate and generations to come.
The theme reminds us that we share one ocean, one climate, and one future, together. Whether you are participating in a local beach cleanup, reducing your single-use plastic consumption, or supporting marine conservation organizations, every small effort ripples into a massive wave of change.
Take a moment today to appreciate the wonder of the sea and commit to keeping our coastlines clean, healthy, and vibrant. You can discover global events, educational resources, and conservation tools by visiting the official website at worldoceanday.org. Let's make every day a day to protect our shared blue planet.
06/06/2026
Only three weeks until the International Sea Glass Festival in Monterey! 🌊✨ We can't wait to see you on the West Coast for a weekend of rare finds and coastal community. Sea you there! 🐚💎
Details: bit.ly/beachevents
It’s , and we’re looking at the patterns hidden in your finds! 🕵️♀️🌊
Have you ever found a piece of sea glass that wasn't smooth, but featured intricate ridges, floral patterns, or geometric textures? You might have found a piece of Depression-era glass. 💎
Manufactured primarily in the 1930s and 1940s, this glassware was often distributed for free or at a very low cost during the Great Depression. Decades later, shards of these storied plates and glassware are washing up as beautiful, frosted treasures.
Want to know exactly what you found? From "Mayfair" to "American Sweetheart," identifying these patterns is a true beachcomber’s detective game. We’ve teamed up with expert Tiffany Meekins to help you decode your patterned beach glass finds and showcase depressionware sea glass found by other beachcombers!
Identify your glass here: bit.ly/depressionglass 🐚📖
06/01/2026
The best article ideas don’t come from us—they come from the shoreline and the incredible community that explores it! 🌊✨
At Beachcombing, we love sharing the treasures and tales that you find. We are currently working on some exciting future features and we want YOU to be a part of them! 📖
We are looking for stories and photos of:
🦴 Beach Fossils: Ancient finds from the sand.
🎣 Vintage Fishing Lures: Colorful treasures from the deep.
🔑 Lost Keys: The mystery of what they once opened.
🚩 Lifeguard Stands: Iconic coastal architecture.
📿 Beach Beads: Tiny, tumbled pops of color.
⏳ Sand Collections: The unique fingerprints of your favorite beaches.
Have a great photo or a story to tell? Head over to bit.ly/bcsubmit to see our full list of upcoming topics and send in your contribution.
The Perk: If your submission is published in the magazine, you’ll receive a free copy of that issue and, of course, the ultimate beachcomber bragging rights! 🐚💎
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Santa Cruz, CA
95060–95067
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |