| Rhode Island isn't called the Ocean State for | | | | beaches, including Misquamicut, Narragansett, are |
| nothing. This tiny state is big on beaches, and also | | | | also good spots for these little jewels. |
| big on sea glass. In fact, some of the most | | | | ---Jamestown. Jamestown is an island between |
| beautiful sea glass can be found in this diminutive | | | | Newport and the mainland, accessible only by |
| place. | | | | bridge. Near the town center is a nice stretch of |
| One reason that Rhode Island is such a fantastic | | | | beach that is often loaded with sea glass, including |
| place to find sea glass is that there is incredible | | | | extremely rare colors such as red and black. |
| shore access. Unlike some states, such as | | | | Parking is limited and this is a public beach, so the |
| Connecticut as an example, Rhode Island beaches | | | | best time to hunt for beach glass is during the off |
| are highly accessible. While Rhode Island has its | | | | season or on cloudy days. Just about any beach |
| fair share of private beaches, it prides itself on | | | | on Jamestown has its share of these frosted |
| public right of ways leading to the sandy shore. | | | | jewels. |
| Remember, the area between mean high and low | | | | ---Cominicut Point Park. This is an out-of-the way |
| tide is public domain. So if you have public access, | | | | seaside park in Warwick that has some very nice |
| once you're on the beach, you can walk | | | | volume of beach glass. This is a public park with |
| anywhere you want even if it's in front of a | | | | lots of beach to hunt sea glass on and is known |
| private home. Just don't sunbathe on the | | | | as one of the better places for beach glass in the |
| homeowner's lawn and you'll be fine. | | | | state. |
| Here are some places you can go to find sea | | | | ---Colt State Park, a rocky beach accessible only |
| glass in little Rhodie. | | | | at low tide, located in Bristol. It's also one of the |
| ---Scarborough Beach. This is a public state beach | | | | prettiest spots in the state. |
| that gets extremely crowded in the summer | | | | ---Block Island. This is a not-to-miss place if you're |
| time, especially on hot, sunny days. But if you're | | | | visiting Rhode Island, not just for beach glass but |
| vacationing in Rhode Island and it's a cloudy, cool | | | | because this is a real jewel you cannot miss. Block |
| day, head down to Scarborough and start hunting | | | | Island is accessible only via ferry, but it's well |
| for sea glass. The glass found here is very | | | | worth the trip. The island is surrounded by |
| smooth and nicely frosted. Low tide is the best | | | | beaches, most of which have public access. |
| time to go. If low tide hits before the beach | | | | If you're in Rhode Island on vacation, ask the |
| officially opens, you'll have better luck finding | | | | locals where the best sea glass beaches are in |
| some nice pieces and you won't have to fight the | | | | your area. It's a great cloudy day activity for the |
| crowds. In fact, most state and town public | | | | entire family. |