There is a lot to love about the Jersey Shore – all of the beaches are top-notch. However, if your favorite pastime at the seashore is collecting as opposed to swimming, we have just the recommendation for you: Bay Head Beach. This quieter beach is home to so much sea glass — an increasing rarity in New Jersey.

Bay Head Beach is one of the loveliest beaches in New Jersey — and it’s not nearly as crowded or hectic as other Jersey Shore beaches.

Bayhead/TripAdvisor It’s located about 70 miles from both Philadelphia and New York City, so you have a mix of residents and out-of-state visitors.

Bay Head Beach is obviously beautiful with a lot going for it, but one of the best parts about it is how good it is for sea glass hunting!

Andrew/TripAdvisor This beach is positively littered with mermaid loot.

Sea glass is exceedingly rare to find in New Jersey, but it seems like there’s always a plethora of gems dotting Bay Head Beach.

Justin Bailie via Getty Images Sometimes, you can literally see it tumbling in the waves!

You’ll find all goods of beautiful, glittery rocks here!

Jamie Grill via Getty Images Sea glass is good for display or making jewelry.

That’s not all you’ll find at Bay Head Beach.

Caprice164/TripAdvisor It’s also a great place for seashell hunting! You’ll uncover all sorts of interesting shells here.

Clams and mussels regularly wash up here, too.

podrozniczka60/TripAdvisor Basically, this beach is a haven for seaside collectors.

Just keep an eye on the sand and the shoreline when you’re walking around this beach!

Andrew/TripAdvisor Zigzag back and forth across the sand to up your chances of finding something cool.

A few things to remember, though: Dogs aren’t allowed on the beach and badges are required to access the beach during the summer months.

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It’s located about 70 miles from both Philadelphia and New York City, so you have a mix of residents and out-of-state visitors.

Andrew/TripAdvisor

This beach is positively littered with mermaid loot.

Justin Bailie via Getty Images

Sometimes, you can literally see it tumbling in the waves!

Jamie Grill via Getty Images

Sea glass is good for display or making jewelry.

Caprice164/TripAdvisor

It’s also a great place for seashell hunting! You’ll uncover all sorts of interesting shells here.

podrozniczka60/TripAdvisor

Basically, this beach is a haven for seaside collectors.

Zigzag back and forth across the sand to up your chances of finding something cool.

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