TEPCO beach, located at Point Isabel, Richmond, California, is an unusual coastal destination defined by thousands of ceramic shards. Originating from the Technical Porcelain and Chinaware Co., which once discarded damaged dishware along the shoreline, the beach today is a blend of natural beauty and industrial history. Its hidden location, overshadowed by a Costco parking lot, adds to its charm. Visitors can explore this intriguing spot while reflecting on the environmental history that led to its curious state and the changes in regulations over time.
TEPCO beach is a fascinating stretch of shoreline in California, tucked away and completely covered in thousands of pieces of broken ceramic dishware from discarded porcelain.
Hidden by high tides and dwarfed by the Costco parking lot, TEPCO beach tells a unique story of the Technical Porcelain and Chinaware Co.'s past environmental disregard.
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