August 29, 2026
Sunset Beach
Oysters are essential to maintaining healthy waterways, resilient coastlines, and thriving ecosystems. Yet they rarely get the spotlight they deserve. That’s why OC Coastkeeper is launching its inaugural Oysterpalooza!
Since 2024, our growing community has recycled more than 23,000 pounds of oyster shell from local restaurants and restored over 1,800 native oysters throughout Alamitos Bay, Huntington Harbour, Seal Beach, and Newport Bay, and we’re just getting started.
This August, Oysterpalooza will bring together restaurant partners, sustainable vendors, Indigenous leaders, environmental advocates, and community members for a one-of-a-kind celebration of oyster restoration, coastal resilience, and local waterways.
As we finalize event details, we’re currently seeking event sponsors and sustainability-minded small businesses interested in being part of this exciting inaugural event.
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Please contact Taylor Voegelie (taylor@coastkeeper.org) or Kaysha Kenney (kaysha@coastkeeper.org) for any questions about Oysterpalooza!
Professional surfers creating oyster shell strings (Credit: World Surf League / Tommy Pierucki)
DTLA Oyster Festival vendors
Event Details
Oyster Tasting & Ales
Our Shells for Shoreline restaurant partners will serve oysters, and we will recycle them! We will also partner with local breweries.
Sustainable Fair
A small market featuring local, eco-friendly craftspeople and small businesses who share our commitment to protecting our waters.
Educational Demonstrations
We will be showing people exactly how we incorporate Olympia Oysters into our restoration programs, and they will have the chance to create shell strings.
Live Music
Enjoy some beautiful tunes while you take in all the oyster-themed festivities.
Trash Cleanup in Sunset Beach
Our Cleanup OC team will kick off the event with a Beach Cleanup at 12th St., Sunset Beach.
Science Speakers
Our Marine Restoration Director and science experts will present on oyster and marine restoration throughout Orange County.
Indigenous Storytelling
The Ajcachemen and Tongva Nations will have an area dedicated to sharing Indigenous stories surrounding coastal ecology.
Kids’ Crafting
Oyster lovers of all ages will be able to make their own coastal keepsake using recycled oyster shells and provided crafting supplies.
