The Local Beachcomber

10/25/2025

Hi from Maine 🌲🌊

I’m spending the week exploring the Atlantic Ocean and Maine coastline with my sister and best friend. The beaches here are so different from the ones back home, and it’s made me appreciate the unique beauty each place holds. I haven’t dipped into the water yet, but I’m hoping for a bit of sunshine tomorrow before we head back to Boston.🤞

09/08/2025

🐚 Make a difference this California Coastal Cleanup Day 2025 with Save Our Shores! 🐚

On Saturday, September 20th, from 9 AM – 12 PM, we’ll be out helping to clear trash and protect our stunning beaches, rivers, and parks. 🐠 Every piece picked up helps keep our coastline safe for marine life and beautiful for everyone to enjoy.
Want to get involved? ☀️
Choose your favorite cleanup spot (we’ll be at Lovers Point in Pacific Grove) and sign up at http://saveourshores.org
Together, we can leave California’s shores cleaner and healthier for the future! 🌎

08/26/2025

Hey Gullfriends!

One of my favorite days is coming up- California Coastal Cleanup Day 🎉

Some of you know this, but cleaning up our beaches is a huge part of my relationship with the ocean. In fact my beachcombing journey started while I was doing beach cleanups on my own and found sea glass.

That’s why I’m so excited to host this years cleanup at Lovers Point in Pacific Grove.

We’ll have buckets, trash bags, and some gloves. All you need to bring is yourself (and gloves if you have them).

I hope to sea you there! We can all make a difference once step at a time.

Will I you join me?

07/31/2025

Hey Gullfriends 🐦
Where to find me in August 🎉

I’ll be at Foster City Summer Days at Leo Ryan Park August 16-17

then onto…

in Sand City August 23-24 for the best local street festival around

I’m going to try and do a social media break but will pop on with updates!

Thanks for being here! Love to you all 💖

07/17/2025

Love West End Celebration!!

Vendor Spotlight

Stephanie’s connection to the ocean is deeply personal- and every sea glass piece she creates carries that spirit of memory and meaning. Her story is moving, and her art invites you into something truly heartfelt.

"I'm Stephanie - sea glass collector, coastal artist, and founder of The Local Beachcomber. I started this little seaside-inspired venture in June 2023 as a way to share the joy, creativity, and calm I’ve always found by the ocean... The ocean isn’t just a backdrop, it’s deeply personal. It connects me to my roots... On the first anniversary of my dad’s passing, The Local Beachcomber was born. The very first pieces I made were sailboat ornaments to honor him..."

07/01/2025

L O V E

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It’s what makes the world go round (technically it’s gravity, etc, but this is cuter)

06/16/2025

At first glance, I was bummed when I came across this kelp fastened with a zip tie.
But then I noticed it looked like it secured *on purpose*, and it got me thinking—what if?

I asked and , my two phycology friends, and they both said it’s probably part of a restoration effort. Maybe the Giant Kelp Restoration project? Maybe from another group.

Either way, it wasn’t trash after all—just a small sign that people are trying. Faith in humanity: restored. ✅

04/30/2025

Here we go! 44 completed pieces for my next 3 markets (all within one week 😅😱)

My goal was to make 50 and I’m pretty dang proud of getting close to that!

Catch me at
☀️Good Old Days in Pacific Grove this weekend (5/3-5/4)
🌊 on May 9
🌱 on May 10

This is all I have so if you see one you want get there early or message me ASAP.

04/18/2025

Where to find this Spring 🌻

Which one will I see you at?

04/18/2025

Scenes from my kitchen 🙈🫣

Not going to lie, it feels good to create again!

I’ve taken this week off from my 5:30 AM wake ups which has reverted me back to a night owl 🦉 I could spend all night crafting, creating, and playing around and I might have to in order to make enough for my 3 upcoming markets next month 😬😅 just kidding. Took this week off of early mornings to let my body rest-so I will do just that and pace myself with creating lol

Hope to see you at one of my upcoming markets!

4/25 Sea Glass Workshop!

5/3-4 Good Old Days-PG
5/8 Spring Mingle
5/10 Spring Market