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Surfrider Monterey County

Our Mission

Where the land meets the sea

The Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves and beaches, for all people, through a powerful activist network.

JOIN THE CHALLENGE

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JULY 2024

MONTEREY PLASTIC FREE JULY CHALLENGE

Get a stamp card that promotes ocean-friendly practices in partnership with local Monterey businesses. We've also added a bonus cleanup this month to tackle Independence Day weekend litter. 

Volunteer

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Get Involved

Monthly Beach Cleanups

We host a monthly beach clean-up typically on third or fourth Saturdays at 10AM. Join us! All are welcome.

DINE RESPONSIBLY

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Featured Program

Ocean Friendly Restaurants

Check out the local restaurants we partner with that are committed to ocean-friendly practices.

Stay Connected

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Surf Report on KRML Radio

Listen to our local Surfrider Surf Report on weekday mornings around 8:45 AM on 94.7 KRML -- "the local station for Monterey Bay". Jeff White is the radio anchor and a volunteer leader with our local chapter. Tune in to hear a forecast on the surf conditions and receive updates on upcoming Surfrider events. 

Social hour

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Casual Meet-Ups

Blue Beers Mixers

All are invited to hang out with our team and volunteers to connect with other ocean-lovers in the community. Our monthly "Blue Beers" Mixers are hosted at rotating pubs, beaches, parks, or bars. We've hosted beach bonfires, BINGO nights, pizza parties, trivia nights, film screenings, and more! Subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of our site to stay in the loop. 

Our Network

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Join Our Network

We're always looking for volunteers to help affect change locally. Join us.

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Pre-Cleanup Flow

Free Beach Yoga Sessions

Start off your morning at one of our monthly beach yoga sessions. All experience levels are welcome and they take place at 9AM before our beach cleanups so you can feel good and then do good. 

The Surfrider Foundation is committed to fostering a just, equitable, diverse and inclusive organization for all people who protect and enjoy the world’s ocean, waves and beaches.

Support Surfrider

Your support will help us get one step closer to our vision of protecting 100% of our coasts.