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California Coastal Cleanup Day
Sep
20
9:00 AM09:00
Beach Clean Up

California Coastal Cleanup Day

Join Sea Hugger for Coastal Cleanup Day in Half Moon Bay. This annual event brings together volunteers across California to remove trash from our beaches, lakes, and waterways.

We’ll meet across the street from Surfers Beach in Half Moon Bay. Every year, hundreds of pounds of plastic and other waste are removed during this statewide effort. Your participation helps protect marine life and supports Sea Hugger’s mission to keep Mama Ocean clean.

Details

  • When: September 20, 2025 from 9am - 12pm

  • Where: Across from Surfers Beach, Half Moon Bay, CA

  • What to bring: Reusable gloves, bucket, water bottle, and sun protection

By joining us, you’ll not only make an immediate impact but also learn more about plastic pollution and how we can all reduce our reliance on single-use plastics.

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California Coastal Clean Up Day 2025
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Waves & Watts 🌊
Aug
23
10:00 AM10:00
Beach Clean Up

Waves & Watts 🌊

Join us for a fun, family-friendly morning dedicated to keeping ourselves — and our oceans — healthy!

Waves & Watts brings the community together with games, hands-on activities, and simple ways to create a cleaner, healthier future for our neighborhoods and the planet. Come connect, learn, and make waves for change!

Free activities include:

Walk, bike, or carpool if you can — it’s a beautiful way to arrive! Parking is $10 per car. No charge if you walk or bike in!

Please note: Dogs are not allowed on the beach!

Date: Saturday, August 23rd

Time: 10am-noon

Location: Venice State Beach near HMB 

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January Dune's Beach Cleanup
Jan
25
10:00 AM10:00
Beach Clean Up

January Dune's Beach Cleanup

Join Us for a Wave of Change at Dunes Beach!

Every 4th Saturday of the month, Sea Hugger is turning Dunes Beach in Half Moon Bay into THE place to be for eco-heroes like YOU. Grab your friends, family, kids, dogs—heck, bring your neighbor, your yoga buddy, or your barista (we love caffeine-fueled energy!)—and let’s team up to kick plastic pollution to the curb. Together, we’re protecting our beautiful marine environment and giving aquatic life the respect and clean waters they deserve.

This isn’t just a cleanup; it’s a movement. While we’re on the sand, we’ll share tips to cut plastic dependency, build sustainable communities, and address the root cause of pollution. Because saving the planet is serious business—but that doesn’t mean we can’t have fun doing it. So, grab your reusable gloves and sunny smiles, and let’s make waves for a better future! See you there, beach warriors!

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First Flush
Sep
12
to Dec 31
Beach Clean Up

First Flush

  • Half Moon Bay, CA USA (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We’re excited for First Flush this year and we at the RCD are seeking volunteers for the First Flush program, our biggest annual community science water quality event. First Flush is the first significant rain of the season, when pollutants that have accumulated across the landscape during the dry season wash off the land and can enter storm drains and creeks and eventually flow into the ocean. We are looking for adventurous volunteers to be a scientist for the day to help ensure clean creeks, beaches, and oceans. Tasks include collecting water samples and recording data at sites from Pacifica to Half Moon Bay. These samples will be tested for bacteria, metals, total suspended solids, and nutrients, which can negatively impact humans and wildlife. 

Can you help the RCD by spreading the word to your network? First Flush is open to all, so if anyone at your organization would like to join us during the first big rain of the year, we would love to see you there! As always, thank you for your support and partnership. 

ADDITIONAL INFO: 

Although we are in drought, if we receive rains, they will likely arrive in November or December. This is a one-time volunteer event that will have a positive and long-term impact in our community. No experience necessary. Training provided. Be a Scientist for a day, Water Hero for a lifetime! 

TRAINING MEETING DETAILS: 

Virtual Training on Thursday September 12th 6:00 PM  

In-person Training Saturday September 21st 10:30 AM  

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World Oceans Day with Arunay Foundation
Jun
8
10:00 AM10:00
Beach Clean Up, Educational, Social Event

World Oceans Day with Arunay Foundation

We are thrilled to partner with local nonprofit, Arunay Foundation, for a World Oceans Day event on Saturday, June 8th at Dunes Beach from 10 am - 12 pm filled with ocean safety, a beach cleanup, and connecting with the community in Half Moon Bay.

Join us after the cleanup at Nano's Hawaiian Restaurant (523 Main Street, HMB 94019). We’ll be grilling on the back patio and enjoying each other’s company. 10% of the proceeds from the sale of all food and drinks sold between 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm will be split between our two organizations (Sea Hugger + Arunay Foundation). Come by and celebrate World Oceans Day with us!

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Every Day Is Earth Day Cleanup (April Beach Cleanup)
Apr
27
10:00 AM10:00
Beach Clean Up

Every Day Is Earth Day Cleanup (April Beach Cleanup)

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We’re celebrating Earth Day at our regular cleanup at Dunes Beach from 10 am - 2 pm! Thanks to the generosity of Plaine Products, we will have some plastic-free goodies for attendees. Come early to make sure you can get yours!

Please be sure to register in advance for this event so we can get an accurate headcount for supplies!

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Apr
20
1:00 PM13:00
Educational, Beach Clean Up, Social Event

Earth Day Celebration with EGCS

  • The Skate Ramp Lot across from Surfer's Beach (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

El Granada Community Services District is having an Earth Day Event on April 20th from 1:00-3:00p.m. at their parking lot on Obispo Road (the skate ramp lot across from Surfers’ Beach).

Join us along with Recology, SMC Household Hazardous Waste and other local organizations to share in our love for the Coastside!

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Mar
23
9:00 AM09:00
Beach Clean Up

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER - March Beach Cleanup

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER!

A little rain might slow down our cleanups, but not our birthday celebration! Come by The Barn this afternoon until 5 pm to celebrate Sea Hugger turning 6! Food/drink proceeds support our programs (even takeout)!

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