Glass Beach, Beach with sea glass in Ele'ele, Kauai County, Hawaii.
The beach features black volcanic sand containing small pieces of sea glass formed from broken bottles and auto glass against lava rocks.
The beach emerged from years of industrial dumping near Port Allen Harbor, where glass waste gradually transformed into smooth, frosted pieces through ocean action.
Local residents encourage visitors to observe and photograph the sea glass rather than collecting it to maintain this natural resource for future generations.
Two large gas tanks serve as landmarks to locate the beach, which sits near Hanapepe Bay and requires a short walk from the parking area.
The geological structure known as Swiss Cheese Shoreline contains numerous holes in the lava rocks where sea glass accumulates between tides.
Location: Kauai County
GPS coordinates: 21.89810,-159.58400
Latest update: May 21, 2025 00:03
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