Beach adjacent to MacKerricher State Park near Fort Bragg, CA, named from abundant sea glass created from years of dumping garbage into an area of coastline near the northern part of the town.
General Information
Hours:
Open daily: 8am to sunset
Best visited during low tide for optimal sea glass viewing
Best visited during low tide for optimal sea glass viewing
Fees:
Free admission
Free parking available at designated lots near Elm Street and Glass Beach Road
Free parking available at designated lots near Elm Street and Glass Beach Road
Pet Policy:
Leashed pets allowed on the beach and trails; not permitted in tide pools or protected areas
Closest cities with hotels:
Fort Bragg (1 mi), Mendocino (10 mi)
Seasons:
All year; spring and fall offer mild weather and fewer crowds, summer for beachcombing and tide pools
Location:
Website:
How to Get There
From Mendocino, CA (10 mi): Head north on CA-1 for approximately 10 miles, turn left onto Elm Street in Fort Bragg, then follow signs to Glass Beach Road and the designated parking area.
Overview
Glass Beach in Fort Bragg is a Mendocino coast beach covered in smooth, tumbled bits of colored glass, left from a dump used between 1906 and 1967 and polished by the waves. There are three Glass Beach sites, reached by a short path and the Coastal Trail, and tens of thousands of visitors come each year. Taking the glass is discouraged so it lasts.
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