Search for Elusive Sea Glass at Atlantic City Beach

Atlantic City is steeped in history. Since the mid-1850's, tourists have flocked to this beach-side resort destination. Despite prohibition in the 1920's, the partying continued. To avoid arrest, many a bootlegger dumped their illegal hootch in the Atlantic Ocean. So with all of this history, is Atlantic City a place to search for (and find) sea glass? Read on to find out what I discovered along with everything you need to know before your visit!

Soft sand & wide beaches make the hunt for sea glass in Atlantic City, NJ fabulously fun! Sadly, the Atlantic City beaches aren't the cleanest in New Jersey. This may be due to the "party town" atmosphere and that it's not a dry town (there are several seaside towns in New Jersey that are "dry" including Cape May). On the positive side, we gathered some trash as we combed the beach! 

While we found some pretty shells and enjoyed our walk along the surf, we didn't find any sea glass. In 2012, the New Jersey beaches were devastated by Hurricane Sandy and the areas that were once exposed and filled with sea glass are now covered up. Beach restoration is ongoing and new sand is brought in when needed to ensure the boardwalk and hotels are protected. However, you never know what the ocean is going to give back, especially after a storm or full moon, so don't totally give up hope!