Hi friends, are you a sea glass lover like me? Or are you asking if you could find sea glass in Aruba?
The answer is YES! You can find sea glass on some beaches in Aruba. I have been a beachcomber/collector now for more than 15 years and I would like to share my experience with you.
If you see the picture in this post, or the picture in another article talking about another treasure on Aruba’s beaches, then you could guess that Aruba is a paradise for sea glass collectors.
The truth is that the picture in this post, my collection, is a result of many, many years of searching. The picture in the article is from a famous beach, Glass Beach of Fort Bragg, California. For sure they used the picture just to illustrate the article, but it is not in Aruba.
So, yes, you can find sea glass on Aruba’s shores BUT don’t expect to see beaches here like that in Fort Bragg except for the tiny Sea Glass Isle.
I must confess that I cannot say much about Sea Glass Isle since I have never been there (although it might sound strange being a number one fan of sea glass lol), I have only seen them in pictures, but I know that tourist frequently visits these.
I love the fact that Aruba has a beach just like the one in California, although certainly smaller and hopefully it will not disappear anytime soon.
I say this because if each visitor who comes to Aruba takes a lot of sea glass as souvenirs, unfortunately, Aruba risks losing this sea glass island attraction in a few years. So my plea to you is to be cautious when it comes to taking sea glass out of the particular tiny island.
In my case I prefer taking long walks down the beach and being unaware of what to expect, I allow Mother Nature to amaze me and surprise me with these treasures.
Where to find Sea Glass in Aruba?
I have been collecting sea glass for many years now, but it is in recent years that this pastime has become an obsession, probably because I have started making jewelry and I am thoroughly enchanted with the beauty of sea glass. It is one of the most exciting parts of my job, collecting and selecting the most beautiful pieces just for you!.
My water/vintage glass collection is collected at our seashores and each one has an interesting story to tell. It takes decades for a piece of broken glass to become a sea treasure.
Northside for me has fabulous beaches and small bays ready to be visited. All my treasures come from those beaches. Not far from Alto Vista Church, you will find different small beaches, also Wariruri Beach, Boca Prins, Rincon Beach, Grapefield Beach, Boca Grandi, Bachelor Beach to mention a few.
Basically, the spot where you look for somewhat rocky and often has pebbles and rock pools rather than being pristine and sandy most of the time is a good spot. For me, the key is the focus, yes focusing on what are you looking for, no seashells, no corals, but sea glass. So do not hesitate to bring your small bag, stop at any of the many beaches there, and enjoy the hunting, the rough sea, and the exotic beauty of this side of Aruba.
How easy is it to find them?
Many people ask me which is the best beach to look for sea glass. There is not a specific one, there are many!
As you know, Aruba has two different sides: the Southside with its calm, clear, turquoise, and sandy beaches, and the Northside with its rough and rocky ones. This is also the side or direction from which the wind blows. Sea glass is considered a kind of rubbish and it is “easier” to find them on the Northside.
Aruba has many small beaches on the North Coast that are relatively easy to access by vehicle. There is always a chance that you could find sea glass at Arashi, Malmok, Boca Catalina, or even Eagle or Palm Beach, but this is less likely to happen.
Remarkably the most common colors of sea glass you could find are white, green, and brown, but if you are lucky you might as well find some rare colors too! I do not take pieces that are not enough frosty.
It may happen that you would find very few or only craft quality, and/or just the most common colors. It happened to me many times!
If you would ask me what time would be the best time for beachcombing? Sometimes I go in the morning, low tide, and sometimes in the late afternoon between 5:00 pm-6:00 pm and I usually go once every two weeks or once a month as a family trip.
Beachcombing is a so relaxing activity. Your mind is just focusing on looking for gems of the ocean, the sounds, and the smell of the sea is a kind of meditation and also could be addictive!
Remember that you are not allowed to take local shells, sand, or coral home, but you can take a few pieces of sea glass.
If you are a sea glass lover just like me, I kindly invite you to visit my store to see for yourself what I do with the sea glass that I find on the North shores. You will see beautiful pieces of necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings.
Undoubtedly, you will find Aruba’s sea glass transformed into a piece of jewel, that whenever you wear it, will allow you to feel the beauty of Aruba.
Happy hunting! 🙂