California Beach Treasure Hunt!

Long Billed Curlew, Imperial Beach. Photo by Edward A. Woods

No need to collect these treasures! Instead, draw a picture, snap a photo, or just take a moment to observe your find and then check it off the list of treasures. Remember to always keep an eye on the ocean and stay safe! Not all of these items will be found at every beach. See how many you can find at YOUR beach!

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Sanddollar photo by Rockwood Shepard

   A white shell



Abalone shell, multi-colored, photo by Steve Scholl

   A shell of two or more colors



Kelp, photo by Sandy Yagyu

   Seaweed



Pelicans walking, photo by Deborah Gordon

   Bird footprints



Footprints, photo by Mary Amor

   People footprints



Seal tracks, photo by Lori Malone

   Footprints from another animal



Striped shore crab, photo by Christopher Saxer

   A crustacean (such as a crab, lobster, or barnacle)



Feather, photo by Christine Hannick

   A feather



Junior lifeguards, photo by Patricia Franco

   A surfer



Beach towel, photo by Steve Scholl

   A beach towel



Monarch butterfly, photo by Steve Scholl

   An insect



Beach towel, photo by Steve Scholl

   A leaf



Bowling Ball Beach, photo by Chuck Winterhalder

   A smooth, round rock



Beach rocks, photo by Doug Dolde

   A jagged, rough rock



Lifeguard at Avila State Beach, photo by Steve Scholl

   A lifeguard



Red boat, photo by Chris Flynn

   A boat



Kites, photo by Steve Scholl

   A kite



Gulls on Morro Stand, photo by Mike Baird

   Black sand



Purple sand, photo by Jerry Solomon

   Purple sand



Bottle caps, artwork by Richard & Judith Lang

   A bottle cap
      (Pick this one up and drop it in a trash can!)




What did you think about that last item? Did you see other trash on your beach? Help out by doing a beach cleanup after your treasure hunt. Use a beach bucket or a bag and carefully collect trash and carry it to a trash can. Use caution with sharp objects. (If you're not an adult, ask one for help!)

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Photo credits, in order top to bottom: Edward A. Woods, Rockwood Shepard, Steve Scholl, Sandy Yagyu, Deborah Gordon, Mary Amor, Lori Malone, Christopher Saxer, Christine Hannick, Patricia Franco, Steve Scholl, Steve Scholl, Steve Scholl, Chuck Winterhalder, Doug Dolde, Steve Scholl, Chris Flynn, Steve Scholl, Mike Baird, Jerry Solomon, Richard Lang & Judith Selby Lang

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