Coastal Cleanup Day

September 19, 2026

California Coastal Cleanup Day brings awareness to the state’s marine debris problem and provides a community event for direct involvement. Join the movement for an environment where people and ecosystems can survive and thrive!

This statewide event is organized every September by the California Coastal Commission. We are proud to be the regional coordinator for Orange County! We help manage and assist with over 30 inland and coastal cleanups every year.

If you or your organization is interested in funding this impactful program, please contact us at beachcleanups@coastkeeper.org.

Find a Cleanup Near You

Click the location to RSVP. Space is limited at each event, so register early! Scroll down for a map view.

NOTE: Orange County Coastkeeper helps coordinate and provide supplies for these events. Each cleanup is hosted by a different local organization.

Huntington State Beach
with Orange County Coastkeeper

Discover other community organizations, shop with sustainable vendors, and win prizes at our largest cleanup of the year!

Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve – South Parking Lot
with Amigos de Bolsa Chica

Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
with Bolsa Chica Land Trust

Bolsa Chica State Beach
with California State Parks

Brea Creek Channel
with City of Brea

Crystal Cove – Reef Point
with California State Parks

Crystal Cove – Pelican Point Parking Lot 3
with California State Parks

Dana Point – Baby Beach & Ocean Institute
with Stand Up to Trash

Dana Point – Capistrano Beach
with City of Dana Point

Dana Point – Salt Creek Beach Park
with Planet Purpose Solutions

Doheny State Beach
with California State Parks

Huntington City Beach
with City of Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach – Bartlett Park
with City of Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach – Peter’s Landing (OCTOBER 10)
with Peter’s Landing Marina

Huntington Beach Cliffs
with Cliff Hangers Association

Irvine – San Joaquin Marsh
with Irvine Ranch Water District

La Habra – Coyote Creek Bike Trail
with City of La Habra

Laguna Hills Community Center
with City of Laguna Hills

Laguna Beach – Aliso Beach
with Laguna Ocean Foundation

Newport Beach – Pirates Cove (cleanup/bouldering event)
with Asian Climbing Collective

Newport Beach – 15th Street
with American Legion Yacht Club

Newport Beach – Palm Street
with Newport Whales

Newport Beach – Tower 74
with Coastal Corridor Alliance

Newport Beach – Upper Newport Bay (multiple locations)
with Newport Bay Conservancy and OC Parks

Orange – Hart Park
with Santiago Creek Greenway Alliance

Orange – Yorba Park
with Santiago Creek Greenway Alliance

Riverside – Doty Trust Park
with Inland Empire Waterkeeper

Redlands – Santa Ana River Wash
with City of Redlands and Inland Empire Waterkeeper

Santiago Canyon Watershed (Silverado)
with Fire Safe Council of East OC Canyons

San Clemente State Beach
with California State Parks

San Clemente Pier
with City of San Clemente

San Clemente – T-Street Beach
with San Clemente Rotary

San Juan Capistrano – Descanso Park
with City of San Juan Capistrano

Santa Ana – Jerome Park
with City of Santa Ana

Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge (OCTOBER 3)
with Friends of Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge

Seal Beach – Seal Beach Pier & 1st Street
with Save Our Beach Seal Beach

Map

Credit: California Coastal Commission

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