Storming St Augustine beach in August

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Yes... for modern / recent drops look for the areas that have the highest concentration of people on a regular basis.
Whatever beach you go to remember, beaches have zones, memorize where these zones are and hunt the zones. Zone where mothers sit in shallow water to play with the little ones, they don't take off their jewelry because they think they won't lose it. Waist deep zone where people stand and talk is another good zone to hunt. Towel line is another zone as are the beach chairs and umbrella zone.
 

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Whatever beach you go to remember, beaches have zones, memorize where these zones are and hunt the zones. Zone where mothers sit in shallow water to play with the little ones, they don't take off their jewelry because they think they won't lose it. Waist deep zone where people stand and talk is another good zone to hunt. Towel line is another zone as are the beach chairs and umbrella zone.
Agreed.

I hunt the "Ozone". :)
 

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I could use that if I can’t find a young lady to carry my beer along
 

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Anyone have any useful info to offer?
About beach detecting there
Or sights to see
Or good places to eat?
All I need a is one good diamond ring that will pay for my trip!
Well, due to the storms last year, you won't see st augustine beach at high tide. Low tide yeilds some of it but not like before. Head south of the pier and you'll be better off. Good luck 👍
 

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I’m actually about ten minutes south, but I’ll adjust. Good thing I’m ready for the water!
 

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So far a bust detecting.
Lots of tent stakes and bottlecaps
In the water only fishhooks, bobby-pins and rivets
Going to Daytona tomorrow
 

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Well, I hope you are at least having fun looking. I suspect there are a lot of detectorists who keep it pretty clean.
 

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More tent pegs and another coin spill.
One fake diamond stud earring.
Heading home tomorrow, after dropping by Treasure Hunters and stealing his convertible
 

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