There is something ridiculously exciting about spotting a smooth, frosted piece of sea glass shining in the sand.
Some beaches hide sea glass near rocky edges, others reveal it after storms, and a few reward anyone willing to walk slowly and look closely.
The best part is that each spot has its own surprises, from calm shores to wave-battered stretches where the glass shows up when you least expect it.
1. Pavilion Beach, Gloucester
Pavilion Beach sits right beside downtown Gloucester along Stacy Boulevard and Commercial Street, looking straight out over Gloucester Harbor with fishing boats, buoys, and the Fishermen’s Memorial just steps away.
This small beach is popular among beachcombers and sea glass hunters because the shoreline mixes sand with lots of smooth stones, and the steady harbor waves flip fresh pieces onto the beach after storms…