How do I get the distressed beach look using salt?

Here are a few sea salt projects, maybe one of these will help:

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/bathroom/vanities/meet-nora-sea-salt-painted-vanity-using-metallic-powders-8341156

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/basement/furniture/trunk-update-with-chalk-and-salt-wash-paint-41683273

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/walls/create-your-own-salt-wash-paint-32241608

https://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/salt-paint.html

https://rootsandwingsfurniture.com/blog/saltwashtables

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/furniture/salty-beach-chair-42336602

Here's a few links for you Virginia!

here are many videos about this to watch/read comments https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=DIY+distressed+beach+look+using+salt

Here is another idea for you to consider, hope this helps. https://www.hometalk.com/diy/table-makeover-with-sea-salt-by-sherwin-williams-1772934

Table Makeover With Sea Salt by Sherwin Williams