GeekyBeach

Metal detecting and lost item recovery

Welcome to GeekyBeach. What began as a childhood hobby grew into a lifelong passion for uncovering lost treasures and returning them to the people who cherish them. You’ll find stories and videos from my metal detecting recoveries, plus ways to support future adventures.

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Detecting Stories

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Photo of the ring after I recovered it from on Stinson Beach.

Ring Recovery on Stinson Beach in California

This ring was found all thanks to GPS and some photos on the beach. I was contacted after a man lost his wedding ring on the beach. Usually when this…

Sentimental Ring Recovered in the Park

I received a call from a young lady who lost a sentimental ring that belonged to her late grandmother. It always tugs at my heartstrings when I hear from people…

Tiny Gold Ring

I had the most adorable ring finding experience last week! A hopeful dad contacted me because his daughter accidentally lost her special baby ring while playing with a friend in…

Mens wedding ring shown in the hand of its owner after recovery on hillside.

Hillside Ring Recovery

I received a call on the evening of Jan. 3, 2023 from a man whose wedding ring fell off on his property – a steep hillside home. He had searched…

Missing necklace pendant recovered - hand showing the pendant

A Metal Detectorist is Never Off Duty

A neighbor, Carrie, posted on the social network NextDoor that she had lost a special pendant. It had belonged to her mom and she gave some details in her post…

An illustration of a work desk filled with books and paper, with a metal detector leaning against a desk chair.

How Metal Detecting Supports My Career in Technology

When I’m not metal detecting, you can find me working in the field of technology. Many people who are not familiar with metal detecting think that it must mean I’m…

Is it in the trash?

In mid July, I was contacted by a couple who lives just about 15 minutes down the highway. The husband had lost his wedding band somewhere on their property, and…

Claddagh Ring Recovered in Alameda, California

Trevor contacted me about losing a special anniversary ring on Robert Crown Memorial Beach in Alameda, California on June 6, 2022. It was a Claddagh ring – a traditional Irish…

Beach Search

Someone lost something on the beach, and the tide is coming in. Walk the sand, listen for the beep, and dig before the water takes it. A new item every day — post your time when you find it.

Favorite Finds

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