Lucian enjoys searching the beach below his home for treasure, but after becoming attached to a mysterious cutlass he meets its owner, who offers something greater for its return.
Sarah and her grandfather love to collect things that have washed up on the beach, but one morning after a huge storm, Sarah must decide what to do when she finds lots of starfish at the top of the beach.
Describes beachcomber projects such as making sand lanterns, pebble sculptures, shell mobiles, beach-glass window ornaments, beachcomber's collages, fish, models, bayberry candles, and a clambake.
David spends the day at the seashore with his family and makes many discoveries about the types of plants, animals, birds, shells, and other items found on the beach.
Illustrations and text describe some of the many things that can be found on a walk along a beach, including coconuts, shark teeth, jellyfish, crabs and different kinds of shells.