Coastal Connections

 Thanks for sharing your beaches!

The California Coastal Arts and Ocean Alliance, the Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival, and Beachcombing Magazine are collaborating on a fun global project. As part of this project, we are putting together a short film highlighting beachcombers around the world, including short videos of your beach, some of your finds, and you talking about what spending time on the beach and beachcombing mean to you.

We will be creating a short film that combines videos from beachcombers, shows some of their beaches, and includes some of their beautiful beachcombing finds, highlighting the diversity and creativity of our community.

There will be a sneak peek of the film at the California Coastal Arts and Ocean Alliance Launch on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The full film will premiere at the 2026 Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival on Sunday, September 13, 2026, and will be on YouTube starting on Monday, September 14, 2026.

Thanks go our giveaway sponsors



Everyone who submitted videos for this film was entered in our Coastal Connections Giveaway. Prizes include jewelry, art, and more from talented artists and designers in the beachcombing community.

  • “Aqua Dream” Necklace with Glass and Quartz Beads and Trio Sea Glass Stacker
    Jo Fry, Fierce Siren Studios, @fiercesirenstudios
  • Aqua sea glass pendant in gold fill on 18-inch chain
    Rachel Kenney @rek.inc
  • Aqua sea glass pendant in sterling silver on 18-inch chain
    Rachel Kenney @rek.inc
  • Cut-out Metal Rusty Mermaid Photo Holder on California Driftwood
    Alan Clark, WhimSea, @whimsea_shop
  • Chocolate Amber Sea Glass Heart with Turquoise Color Bead Chain Necklace
    Marcia McNally, Silk Road Designs, @silkroaddesigns
  • Cobalt Blue Handmade Silver-Wrapped and Sea Glass Pendant
    Lauri Allen, L’Marie Sea Treasures, @lmarieseatreasures
  • Mermaid double feature: Handcrafted Goats Milk Soap “Heavenly Honeysuckle” scent and handmade card (2)
    Louise Sciutto @useaglass
  • Handmade Sea Glass Felt Pennants (2)
    Karen Clark, WhimSea, @whimsea_shop
  • Sea Foam Handmade Silver Wrapped and Sea Glass Pendant
    Lauri Allen, L’Marie Sea Treasures, @lmarieseatreasures
  • Sea Glass Glazed Pottery Coasters (3)
    Pierce Shelton @hooked_on_pottery
  • Sea Glass Glazed Pottery Spoon Rest
    Pierce Shelton @hooked_on_pottery
  • “To the Surface” Mixed Media 4x12-inch Painting with Sea Glass Accents
    Jo Fry, Fierce Siren Studios, @fiercesirenstudios

California Coastal Arts and Ocean Alliance: Founded in 2025 in Santa Barbara, California Coastal Arts and Ocean Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Their mission is to create awareness of the coastal environment through art and education, focusing on creativity, conservation and sustainability by promoting, fulfilling and inspiring activities for all, now and in the future. Join us at the California Coastal Arts and Ocean Alliance Launch on Saturday, September 12, 2026.

Santa Barbara Sea Glass and Ocean Arts Festival: The Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival occurs annually on the second weekend in September and is held in the renowned coastal jewel of Santa Barbara, California. It’s an exciting celebration of ocean-inspired art and jewelry.

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