There are treasures found from the sea every day in Myrtle Beach. They come in the form of sea glass, seashells, and sharks' teeth. It's fun to hit the beach early in the day or on a lazy afternoon, searching for gems.

While you can find sea glass at Myrtle Beach, it is relatively rare compared to the rocky shores of the Northeast or West Coast. The coastline of South Carolina is primarily characterized by wide, sandy shelves and gentle slopes, which often cause glass fragments to be buried under layers of sand rather than tumbled and deposited on the shore. However, in 2026, dedicated "beachcombers" still find success by hunting during low tide, especially after a significant storm or high-wind event that churns up the ocean floor. The best areas to look are near the "swash" zones (where creeks meet the ocean) or in the shell piles found at the north end of Cherry Grove. Most of the "sea glass" found here consists of clear, brown, or green shards from modern bottles that haven't yet achieved the frosted, rounded finish prized by collectors. If you are looking for rare blues or reds, you are more likely to find sea shells and shark teeth, which are significantly more abundant on Myrtle Beach than high-quality sea glass.