Join Save Our Shores for a beach cleanup at Garrapata State Beach!

Registration is required.

Meet Up Location: Please meet us in the dirt pull out on the south-bound side of Hwy 1, approximately 16 mi south of Rio Rd. There is a bus stop nearby as well as designated parking for Garrapata State Beach along the highway.

Facilities & Accessibility: There is a porta potty on site, no drinking fountains available. Parking may be limited, so please plan accordingly. Please note that this location is not wheelchair accessible, there is a dirt trail and stairs down to the beach.

How to Prepare:

• All volunteers must register to participate, register here.
• We recommend that all volunteers wear closed-toed shoes, dress in layers, wear sun protection, and bring a filled reusable water bottle. Save Our Shores encourages volunteers to avoid single-use plastics at our cleanups. 
• All cleanup materials are provided, including buckets, grabbers, and gloves. Volunteers are also encouraged to bring their own.
• You can download the Save Our Shores Marine Tally App (Apple, Google) in advance of the cleanup and use it to record the debris you collect, or you can use the paper data cards that we will provide at the event.
• Every participant must complete a volunteer waiver. We will have waivers available at the event, however, participants are encouraged to complete this paperwork in advance to save time and bring it with you on the day of the event. Anyone under the age of 18 will require a parent or guardian’s signature on this document.
• Volunteers under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult (guardian) for the duration of the event.

If you have additional questions, please check our FAQ page.