California Coastal Cleanup 2026

Take an active role in keeping our coastline clean and healthy by participating in the 42nd Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day taking place Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9 a.m. to noon at beaches throughout the city!

• Alamitos Bay Marina (255 N. Marina Dr.) – Led by Seal Beach Yacht Club
• Alamitos Beach (380 E. Shoreline Dr.) – Led by Ocean Conservancy
• Belmont Pier (3998 E. Allin St.) – Led by El Dorado Nature Center’s Adopt-A-Beach Program 
• Bluff Park (Intersection of Ocean Bouledvard and Lindero Avenue) - Led by Department of Public Works Litter Free LB and Bluff Park Neighborhood Association
• Junipero Beach (2100 E. Ocean Blvd.) – Led by LA Water Keeper
• MacArthur Park (1321 E. Anaheim St.) – Led by Department of Public Works Litter Free LB and CLIMB Central LB
• Mother's Beach (5839 Appian Way) – Led by Algalita
• Peninsula (72nd Place and East Ocean Boulevard) – Led by Aquarium of the Pacific
• Shoreline Park (212 Golden Shore) – Led by Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine
• Rainbow Harbor (700 Shore Line) – Led by Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine 

Volunteers are encouraged to submit their volunteer waiver prior to the event, however paper copies will be available day-of. Volunteers under 16 years of age require parental signature.

Submit your volunteer waiver here 

Gloves and trash bags will be provided, though participants may bring their own reusable supplies, such as work gloves, buckets and grabbers, to limit waste. Parking is free to volunteers in the nearest beach lot for the duration of the event.