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Maybe it\u2019s the smattering of refracted light and color or maybe it\u2019s the intricate sequence of processes that lead to their existence, but either way, glass beaches are one of our favorite places to explore. Not only are they vibrant and texturally pleasing, but they\u2019re also excellent subjects for great photos and memories. Here are six of our favorite glass beaches that we think are well worth the journey.<\/p>\n

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Vladivostok, Russia<\/h2>\n

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On the far east end of the Trans Siberian railway lies the industrial Russian city of Vladivostok<\/a>. This port town boasts a population of over 500,000 people and is often compared to its trans-Pacific counterpart, San Francisco. This is due to Vladivostok\u2019s own Golden Gate wannabe, the Russky Bridge. Not only is Vladivostok the end (or beginning) of a spectacular Siberian adventure, it also hosts a beautiful glass beach on the shores of Ussuri Bay. The beach was a dumping ground for an old ceramics factory, and over time, the elements smoothed the edges of the broken glass to create beautiful pebbles. This beach is a must-see and the perfect finale to a Trans-Siberian journey.<\/p>\n

Spectacle Island, Boston, Massachusetts<\/h2>\n

Glass beaches also exist on the East Coast of the US, and as you may have noticed, they\u2019re usually located near a city or industrial district. Material glass waste is how they are formed, after all! If you are headed to Bean Town<\/a>, take the ferry from Long Wharf to Spectacle Island (4 miles offshore) to enjoy a colored glass beach that is, as the name suggests, pretty spectacular. Formed by heaps of refuse that were later covered and developed into the Spectacle Island nature reserve, this glass beach can keep you occupied for hours.<\/p>\n

Fort Bragg, California<\/h2>\n

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On the other end of the spectrum, Fort Bragg<\/a> hosts one of the more well-known glass beaches in the world. This one is located on the south end of MacKerricher State Marine Conservation Area. Conveniently, the glass beach is accessible via the aptly named Glass Beach Trail, right off of Glass Beach Drive. It\u2019s a lovely testament to nature\u2019s ability to up-cycle and reuse materials that have been thrown away.<\/p>\n

Kauai, Hawaii<\/h2>\n

Located in an industrial district of Kauai<\/a>, the Eleele glass beach features a mix of basalt and discarded glass. One of the great things about this beach is that the glass pebbles are so numerous and small that they seem to completely take over the landscape. To find this literal gem, follow Aka Ula street towards the McBryde Sugar Plantation Cemetery and follow the walking path down to the beach; if you make it to the cemetery, you\u2019ve gone a little too far.<\/p>\n

Lang\u00f8yene, Oslofjord, Norway<\/h2>\n

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Admittedly, this one is a little off the beaten path but that is part of its charm. We stumbled upon this beach during a summer afternoon spent island-hopping around Oslo<\/a>\u2019s fjord neighborhoods. The island ferries operate under the same brand as the city trams, so for the price of a day ticket ($12 USD), you can take the ferries to as many islands as you want! Right next to the ferry port on the island of Lang\u00f8yene is a beautiful glass beach with broken colored glass, old porcelains, barnacled mussel shells and historic lava rocks that hint at Norway\u2019s volcanic past. Hop on the ferry at Aker Brygge and point yourself towards one of Oslofjord\u2019s best-kept secrets.<\/p>\n

Port Townsend, Washington<\/h2>\n

Heading back over to the left coast on the Olympic Peninsula, McCurdy Point used to be a popular dumping site for material refuse. Today, it exists as a beautiful glass beach near the town of Port Townsend<\/a> in Washington. This beach is located west of North Beach Park in Fort Worden State Park, and you may follow walking trails to McCurdy Point from the State Park. It\u2019s a few miles to get there, but it\u2019s definitely worth the hike!<\/p>\n

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