Phyllis Davis plopped down on a new bench set in a large viewing area at the top of the Agate Street beach stairs to admire the photo she had just taken. Though it was a cloudy day, the view was ...

Agate Beach certainly lives up to its name. There are agates to be found if you are willing to put in the effort. There is also plenty of colorful sea glass. This beach is great for beachcombing with ...

The Oregon coast is known for all kinds of natural beauty. Seashells, however, are not one of them. But that doesn’t stop crowds from coming to the coast to search the sand for that one special ...

Known for their colors and patterns, collectors are often amazed at agates that turn up on Upper Peninsula lakeshores, with some known to be up to 20 pounds, according to the Michigan Department of ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — While the ocean is still too cold for a swim, Oregon beaches offer other popular activities for beachgoers to enjoy while soaking in the spring sunshine. Thanks to the state’s ...

The beach: Marin County's Agate Beach is a gorgeous destination tucked on the western side of Bolinas. Cliffs provide towering views of the coast. Short walks lead down to the waterfront, best visited ...

Newport's Agate Beach is always a bit of a mystery: how did the sand get sculpted in such a fashion? The sand must come out of the Yaquina River, just to the south, then get piled ashore by the ...