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In order to offer the beach combing sea glass collector an opportunity to expand their knowledge of sea glass and beach combing, we offer guided beach combing excursions from mild to wild with something for every age and fitness level. As seen on the Travel Channel's show "Treasure Hunter: Kirsten Gum" you too can take a guided sea glass hunting beach combing excursion.
Charles Peden will be your personal guide for a California beach combing experience that will not be soon forgotten, public group outings are frequently scheduled, sign up for our email newsletter to be informed of upcoming outings. You may request more info or arrange a private trip by emailing us or calling us at 925-360-7469. |
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Santa Cruz & North
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Taking a trip starting near Santa Cruz, you will travel up the Coast Hwy (1) and through some of the most spectacular scenery in the area. There are several pick your own strawberry fields and road side produce stands, worth visiting while in season. When done with your trip you may find yourself drawn towards a local resturant where you can sample some of the local flavors. Many vineyards are nearby and opportunities abound for those who enjoy the fruits of the vine.
Santa Cruz has long been known as one of the Surfing Mecca's of the west coast. If you are looking to rent a wet suit or a surf board, this is the place to do it. Some remember Santa Cruz for it's role in the movie "The Lost Boys". The Boardwalk in Santa Cruz is one of the longest running waterfront amusement parks in the United States. Sea glass hunting is somewhat limited within the confines of the city limits, but once we get outside of town, all bets are off.
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Pricing
| Individual |
$175 |
| Couple |
$225 |
| Family (up to four) |
$275 |
| Groups up to 10 |
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| Public Group Outings |
$45 per person |
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Important Notes Regarding Guided Sea Glass Hunting Beach Combing Excursions.
- Unless other arrangements are made, you are responsible for handling your own transportation and food.
- You will be required to sign a release form, prior to joining the excursion.
- No collecting buckets, please bring bags.
- As we are beach combing and not sun bathing, trips take place rain or shine. We suggest preparing for all types of weather since it is possible for it to be very cold and foggy on the beaches with it warm and sunny only a quarter mile inland.
- If a particular trip has a limited number of signups, we reserve the right to reschedule the trip for a later date, if this is the case we will provide a minimum of 72 hours notice.
- As most of you know, beach combing results can vary widely from one day to the next, as such some trips will be far more productive then others.
- The map above does not show the exact route that we will be taking, it simply gives you an idea of where we will be in general.
- You may also bring along pieces of sea glass found on your own beach combing excursions in order for Charles to appraise them and or make jewelry from them.
- Charles is known for wearing a wetsuit, surfing booties, life vest and a collecting bag while beach combing. Though you do not need to wear the same gear as Charles, plan on bringing a towel a change of clothes and if you choose to, similar gear as to what Charles will be wearing.
- One of the benefits of beach combing with Charles as your guide, is he will enter the crash zone in the surf to work the gravel washes that are difficult to access. If you choose to do this yourself, be prepared for very cold water and rough conditions possibly even life threatening as this activity can be quite dangerous. You cannot do this without a wetsuit and PFD. (life vest)
- Full payment is due at the time of your booking in order to secure your reservation.
- If you fail to show up at the prearranged location at the predetermined time, you will be not be refunded your deposit. If you provide a minimum of one week notice of cancellation you will receive a full refund of your deposit less a $5 processing fee.
- If you would like to attend an excursion, please contact us in order to make reservations. If a particular trip has no vacancies, you may request to be placed on a backup call list where if an opening comes up we will contact you so that you may join us.
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Notes regarding beach combing in area.
- Of all of the trips, this offers the most variety and distance to cover.
- The fabled "Secret Beach" from the show on the Travel Channel is within the area covered on this trip.
- The vast majority of the finds on these trips tends to be very small to tiny gems all jewelry grade.
- It is possible to find art glass pieces as well as historical pieces.
- One can typically expect to find a medium sized handfull of sea glass to a few handfulls on one of these trips.
- At one time or another nearly every color imagined has been found in this area.
- As an added bonus it is possible to find fossils, abalone shell fragments, agates, jasper, jade and other beach combed treasures on trips to this area.
- During certain times of the year one may encounter sea lions, harbor seals, elephant seal and may even see whales during trips to this area.
- Extra caution is advised due to the power of the open ocean waves crashing upon the beaches we are searching for sea glass.
- Every trip in this area begins with easy to access beaches, moving up to very difficult to access, as time, energy and conditions permit.
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