Is it illegal to remove glass from Glass Beach?


Is it illegal to remove glass from Glass Beach? Accordingly, so much of the beautiful, ocean-smoothed glass that you find on the beach today is actually from broken down bottles from local garbage. As beautiful and fun as it is to comb for treasures on the Fort Bragg Glass Beach, it's actually illegal to remove any of these beautiful stones.


What is the most expensive sea glass?

The most valuable sea glass colors are light blue and turquoise, both of which usually come from vintage mason jars and medicine bottles. Since that glass is rarely used today, these colors are tougher to find.


Is it illegal to take sea glass from Hawaii?

Removing them can possibly upset the natural balance of each location they are removed from. In addition, it is illegal to take sand, dead coral, or coral rubble statewide per Hawai'i Revised Statute (HRS) §171-58.5 and §205A-44. Collecting beach glass and shells is still allowed.