Beachcombing the Pacific Coast

Discover Hidden Treasures, Sea Glass, Shells, Driftwood & Coastal Wonders Along the Pacific Shore

Experience the excitement of exploring one of the world's most beautiful coastlines with Beachcombing the Pacific Coast. This comprehensive guide introduces readers to the fascinating treasures that wash ashore along the beaches of California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and Alaska. Whether you're searching for sea glass, agates, shells, driftwood, fossils, or marine curiosities, this beautifully illustrated guide helps you identify and appreciate the incredible natural finds of the Pacific Coast.

Perfect for beachcombers, rockhounds, gold prospectors, nature enthusiasts, and coastal travelers, this field guide combines practical identification tips with information about tides, coastal geology, marine life, and responsible collecting practices. It's an indispensable companion for anyone who enjoys exploring the shoreline.

Perfect For

• Beachcombers

• Rockhounds

• Sea glass collectors

• Shell collectors

• Gold prospectors

• Fossil enthusiasts

• Nature lovers

• Families

• Hikers

• Coastal travelers

• Photographers

• Outdoor adventurers

What You'll Discover

• Sea glass and beach glass

• Agates and jasper

• Driftwood varieties

• Seashells and marine life

• Fossils and petrified wood

• Coastal geology

• Marine curiosities

• Beach safety and tide awareness

• Responsible collecting practices

• The best times to explore Pacific beaches

Features

• Comprehensive Pacific Coast coverage

• Full-color identification photographs

• Easy-to-follow field guide format

• Practical beachcombing tips

• Coastal geology explanations

• Marine life identification

• Collection and preservation advice

• Durable reference for field use

Benefits

• Learn to identify valuable and interesting beach finds

• Discover where different coastal treasures are most commonly found

• Better understand Pacific Coast geology and shoreline processes

• Make family beach trips more educational and rewarding

• Build a beautiful collection of natural coastal treasures

• Enhance every visit to the Pacific shoreline

Recommended Accessories

Complete your beachcombing kit with:

• Gold Panning the Pacific Northwest

• Rocks, Minerals & Geology of the Pacific Northwest

• Guide to the Geology and Lore of the Wild Reach of the Rogue River, Oregon

• 10X Triplet Jeweler's Loupe

• Pocket Microscope

• Collection Bags

• Plastic Specimen Vials

• Waterproof Field Notebook

• UV Flashlight

• Handheld GPS

Specifications

• Title: Beachcombing the Pacific Coast

• Format: Paperback

• Language: English

• Illustrations: Full-Color Photographs

• Coverage: Pacific Coast of North America

• Subject: Beachcombing, Coastal Geology, Shells, Sea Glass & Natural History

What's Included

• One copy of Beachcombing the Pacific Coast

Why Buy From High Plains Prospectors?

At High Plains Prospectors, we know that every trip to the beach offers the opportunity to discover something extraordinary. Beachcombing the Pacific Coast is an excellent companion for anyone exploring the shoreline, helping you identify fascinating natural treasures while learning about the geology and ecology that shape the Pacific Coast. Whether you're searching for colorful agates, sea glass, shells, driftwood, or simply enjoying a walk along the beach, this guide will make every coastal adventure more rewarding.

Author, Amos L. Wood, details the beaches that border the Pacific in locations such as Baja, California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, Southeastern Alaska, Glacier Shore Alaska, the Alaskan Peninsula, the Hawaiian Islands, Marshal Islands, Caroline Islands and the Marianas Islands. 

He explains and describes what can be found in and on these beaches along with the tools and techniques needed to find, extract and preserve your findings. Also shared are many various items that can be found such as shipwrecks, military debris, pottery, anthropological artifacts, fossils and much more.