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Davenport Mushrooms

Davenport sea glass is some of the most beautiful sea glass in the world. One look and you know it’s something special. It’s so different than other pieces commonly found on other beaches. Many of the pieces are multi-colored, and it’s not unusual to find colors which are rarely found at other beaches. If you’ve ever seen […]

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Davenport Beach Trash

Davenport Beach is beautiful. For being such a beautiful beach, it’s also filled with quite a bit of trash, especially on the weekends. Trash all over the beach happens to some degree during the winter months, but it’s especially prevalent during the summer. People often wonder why someplace so beautiful gets trashed so badly.  There […]

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Why Is Davenport Sea Glass Expensive?

While most people find Davenport sea glass to be beautiful, many are often surprised at the price, especially when compared to other sea glass. Many people don’t understand why it costs so much more than other sea glass, but there are legitimate reasons for this. Below are a number of contributing factors.  Not Available Year […]

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Do You Need a Wetsuit at Davenport?

If you ever watch videos of Davenport sea glass hunters, you’ll notice that a lot of them are in wetsuits. Seeing this, a question I’m often asked is whether or not you need a wetsuit to hunt for sea glass at Davenport Beach? While you can technically get away without having a wetsuit at Davenport, the reality is […]

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Is It Dangerous to Hunt for Sea Glass at Davenport?

Warning: It’s far more dangerous to hunt for sea glass at Davenport than it is in most places. It’s not a place to bring children to hunt. It’s important to understand the dangers associated with tides and swells on the California coast. People lose their lives each year underestimating them. You shouldn’t try hunting unless you’re an advanced […]

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What Are Sneaker Waves?

One of the big dangers when hunting for sea glass at Davenport are sneaker waves. These are unusually big waves that unexpectedly break with a lot of force and can cause a great deal of injury if you’re not careful.  Unlike at many beaches, the best time to find sea glass at Davenport is often […]

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Is It Worth Sea Glass Hunting at Davenport in Summer?

If you’ve never been to Davenport before, but you’ve decided to come to try and find sea glass, there’s a good chance that you’ll end up being disappointed. The simple reason for this is that for much of the year, you won’t be able to find much sea glass. When I first heard about Davenport, I went […]

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Davenport Beach: The Pit

Warning: Hunting for sea glass at Davenport is dangerous. It’s not a place for children. For those who want to go, you should understand how dangerous tides and swells can be on the California coast, and that people lose their lives by under estimating them. You should be a good swimmer, in good shape, highly mobile […]

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Davenport Sea Glass Hunting Seasons

One of the unique aspects of sea glass hunting at Davenport is there’s a sea glass hunting season. Unlike many beaches where you can find sea glass year round, it’s much more difficult to find pieces at certain times of the year than at other times. The key to finding sea glass at Davenport is […]

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Scooping for Sea Glass at Davenport Beach

The way you hunt for sea glass at Davenport can change from day to day depending on the conditions. If there is a lot of gravel on the beach, you don’t need any tools to look for pieces, as the waves will sift through the gravel for you. When the sand comes in and covers the […]