Cleanups To Date

Mark your Calendar for May 9th, 2026 for the Third Annual Pitch In All County Cleanup Day. Working together We Can Make Santa Cruz the Cleanest County in the State.

Opportunities to participate will be updated here on a regular basis.

Upcoming Cleanups

  • Join Surfrider Beach Cleanup at Seabright State Beach! (November 2, 2025 @ 9:00am - 11:00am)
    • Time: Sunday, Nov. 2nd @ 9-11am
    • Registration and More Info: Click Here
  • Join Surfrider Beach Cleanup at Rio Del Mar State Beach! (December 7, 2025 @ 9:00am - 11:00am)
    • Time: Sunday, Dec 7th @ 9-11am
    • Registration and More Info: Click Here
  • Join Coastal Watershed Council!
    • Coastal Watershed Council River Health Day @ San Lorenzo River (November 8 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm)
      Plant and maintain native seedlings along the banks of the San Lorenzo River to increase biodiversity and revitalize the river ecosystem. Generally, we meet on the east riverbank between the Laurel Street bridge and the Branciforte Creek pedestrian bridge. Sometimes we meet near Mike Fox Skate Park. Free parking is available in the CWC parking lot at 107 Dakota Ave. Paid parking is also available on Dakota Avenue or across the river in downtown Santa Cruz. The closest parking garage is at 601 Front Street. RSVP to receive up-to-date location information.

Cleanups Accomplished

40th Annual Coastal Clean-Up Day was a HUGE Success

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Senator John Laird, Assemblymember Gail Pellerin, ED Save Our Shores Katie Thompson, Supervisor Justin Cummings, Mayor Fred Keely celebrate 40th Anniversary of Coastal Cleanup Day!
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Capitola Cleanup
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Natural Bridges Cleanup
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Sunset State Beach Cleanup
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