Glass Beach is one of the most unique beaches in the world and is located only about a quarter mile from The Beachcomber Motel. Nature did not create the beach this way but because of time and the pounding surf it has corrected one of man's mistakes. Around 1949, the area around Glass Beach had become a public dump. It is hard to imagine these days but back in the day people dumped all sorts of garbage right into the ocean. By the early sixties, attempts were made to control what was dumped, and dumping of any toxic items was banned. In 1967 plans for a new dump began away from the ocean. Over 30 years later, mother nature reclaimed this beach and years of pounding waves has deposited tons of polished glass onto the beach. Now what you'll see is beautiful, polished, shining glass all over the beach. You will find not only a collectible sort of colorful glass but many amazing tide pools to explore. Glass Beach is a major attraction and is only a short walk from The Beautiful Beachcomber Motel.
By Kristin
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