Fort Bragg

Glass Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Glass Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Glass Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Denny's is the closest place located 700 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Glass Beach?

There are 72 places to stay in the Glass Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Glass Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1827439&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Shoreline Cottages</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1580801&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Captains Quarters</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2823137&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Noyo Harbor Inn</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4299216&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">San Juan</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7132515&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Harbor Watch</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2256946&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Dream Scape</a></li></ul>

Pet friendly

6.7

/ 10 Good

#348 out of 385
in California

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About

Glass Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 348th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 223 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Fort Bragg settlement, just 1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a small several bays coastline with crystal turquoise water and light sand & pebble cover, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, pet owners etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Glass Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, toilets. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Pudding Creek Beach, which has a rating of 7.6.

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Historical

+18 ^oC +10 ^oC

Air temperature

4.4 M/S

Wind

+12 ^oC

Water temperature

2.1 M

Wave height

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Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Frustrating

4.3/10

Cleanliness

Good

7/10

Amenities

Very poor

1.7/10

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Glass Beach is located in California within Fort Bragg, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

User reviews

"This place was truly amazing! The beach is covered in a variety of small to medium-sized glass pieces in different colors, making for a unique and beautiful sight. It's also a fantastic spot to catch a stunning sunset. I highly recommend checking out this beach if you're in the area!"

Sarika Deshpande

"The beach offers breathtaking scenery, spacious parking, and an abundance of room for visitors to relax and soak up the sun. However, the presence of glass on the beach was scarce to non-existent. It might be beneficial to increase enforcement of the no glass allowed policy to ensure that the small amount of glass present is not taken by those who seek it."

Cael.

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12 accomodations nearby

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1.3km from the beach

7.1

Good

The Captains Quarters

Inn

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610m from center

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2.6km from the beach

9.3

Excellent

Sea Esta

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Fort Bragg

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3.1km from center

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2.8km from the beach

Excellent

Salmon Run

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Fort Bragg

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2km from center

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2.9km from the beach

Exceptional

San Juan

Entire House

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Fort Bragg

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2km from center

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2.9km from the beach

9.1

Excellent

Driftwood

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Fort Bragg

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2km from center

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2.9km from the beach

Exceptional

Harbor Watch

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Fort Bragg

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2km from center

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2.9km from the beach

Blue Pacific

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Fort Bragg

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2km from center

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2.9km from the beach

8.7

Excellent

Paseo Del Mar

Entire House

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Fort Bragg

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3.5km from center

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3.2km from the beach

8.6

Excellent

Noyo Harbor Inn

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Fort Bragg

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2.3km from center

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4.2km from the beach

8.2

Very good

Shoreline Cottages

Motel

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Fort Bragg

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3.4km from center

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4.2km from the beach

Exceptional

Dream Scape

Entire House

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Fort Bragg

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3.4km from center

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4.5km from the beach

Exceptional

Park View

Entire House

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Fort Bragg

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4.9km from center

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- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
sharks
- High prevalence of sharks
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach
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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7 (Good)

Fort Bragg, United States

Pudding Creek Beach

7.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

Fort Bragg 1.6 km

Caspar, United States

Jug Handle Beach

7.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water

Caspar 1.5 km

Mendocino, United States

Big River Beach

8.2

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water

Mendocino 0.9 km

Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Denny's• 9 min walk
The Pub at North Coa...• 13 min walk
Mayan Fusion• 14 min walk
Headlands Coffeehous...• 14 min walk

Attractions

The Skunk Train & Ra...• 13 min walk
Guest House Museum• 14 min walk
Northcoast Artists G...• 14 min walk
Noyo Center For MARI...• 14 min walk

Transport

FOB• 2.9km
Denny's• 8 min walk
Mendocino Model Rail...• 13 min walk

Localities

Fort Bragg• 1km
Sacramento• 223km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Glass Beach?

Glass Beach has a light sand and pebble cover. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Glass Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Glass Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Glass Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.

Glass Beach is fully protected from waves.

So the overall recommendation of the Glass Beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Glass Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Glass Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Glass Beach?

Glass Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Beachgoers with pets

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Glass Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Glass Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Denny's is the closest place located 700 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Glass Beach?

There are 72 places to stay in the Glass Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Glass Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Glass Beach from parking?

The Glass Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Glass Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Glass Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are The Skunk Train & Rail Bikes located in 1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Glass Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Glass Beach is August. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 14°C. The coldest month is December with air temperature 13°C and water 12°C. See more details in weather section.