When you leave the beach this summer, the memory of a great holiday can be savoured with a sea shell. Lift it up to your ear, and you hear the roar of the sea once more.

Between interesting rocks, sea glass – especially the elusive purple and blue pieces – or beautiful shells (but leave the occupied ones behind), and even fossils, there's plenty for keen-eyed ...

Rhode Island beaches offer a variety of finds for beachcombers, including sea glass, shells, rocks, and even fossils. Popular spots include Sachuest Point for rocks and shells, Barrington Town ...

C CAMPBELL: Including this coastal community, with the aptly named Glass Beach. It appears totally normal, but what looks like sand and rocks from above is actually all sea glass.

is considered litter in many beach towns, so collecting it is often encouraged. The best place to hunt for sea glass is along the shores of saltwater beaches. Although, sea glass sometimes can blend ...

Rutherford Beach, found along the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road, is full of thick and tawny sand, beautiful sea shells, as well as diverse wildlife. At this beach, dogs are allowed to run ...

California's Carmel-by-the-Sea is home to the beautiful and renowned Carmel Beach. This stunning stretch of coast features snow-white sand, scenic paths with awe-inspiring views, and waters that ...

NPR goes on a coast-to-coast hunt for treasure hiding in plain sight. Learn about sea glass and how to find it.