UPDATED AUGUST 22, 2023

If you're looking to give back to the environment that we all know and love so much, look no further than Huntington Beach's very own coastline! Beach cleanups are an important last line of defense against ocean pollution. Volunteer efforts are regularly hosted by the organizations listed below.

Surfrider Foundation North OC

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Surfrider Foundation Tent at Huntington State BeachThe Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's oceans, waves, and beaches, for all people, through a powerful activist network. The North Orange County chapter is made up of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, and Seal Beach - the chapters merged in 2023 in order to better represent the communities and expand their outreach to the inland North Orange County area. 

Some of Surfrider North OC's upcoming cleanups include:

  • Saturday, September 16, 2023 
    • 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Huntington Beach Pier
    • Hosted as part of A Great Day in the Stoke
    • Sign up to participate HERE
  • Saturday, September 23, 2023
    • 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. 
    • Santa Ana River Channel
    • Sign up to participate HERE
  • Saturday, October 7, 2023
    • 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
    • Bolsa Chica State Beach Jetty
    • Sign up to participate HERE
  • Saturday, October 21, 2023
    • 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
    • Santa Ana River Channel
    • Sign up to participate HERE

Other upcoming events can be found HERE

OC Coastkeeper

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OC Coastkeeper

OC Coastkeeper's mission is to protect swimmable, drinkable, fishable water and promote watershed resilience throughout the Orange County region. They work collaboratively with diverse groups in the public and private sectors to achieve healthy, accessible, and sustainable water resources by implementing innovative, effective programs in education, advocacy, restoration, research, enforcement, and conservation. 

Some of OC Coastkeeper's upcoming cleanups include:

  • Saturday, September 23, 2023 
    • 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
    • Huntington State Beach
    • Hosted as part of Coastal Cleanup Day
    • Sign up to participate HERE
  • Saturday, October 14, 2023
    • 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
    • Huntington State Beach Tower #2
    • Sign up to participate HERE
  • Saturday, November 11, 2023
    • 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
    • Huntington State Beach Tower #2
    • Sign up to participate HERE
  • Saturday, December 9, 2023
    • 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. 
    • Huntington State Beach Tower #2
    • Sign up to participate HERE 

Other upcoming events can be found HERE

Huntington Dog Beach

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Huntington Dog Beach

Huntington Dog Beach was founded on the principle of "Preserve, Protect, Pick-up" to ensure it remains a fun and safe stretch of sand for people and their dogs to enjoy. 

Find their beach cleanup schedule HERE. 

Litter Getters at Bolsa Chica State Beach

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Bolsa Chica State BeachLitter Getters is an all-ages beach cleanup perfect for kids and adults to get outside and make a difference in their local state park. 

Get more information HERE