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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 […]