CHAPTER MEETING & SALTY SPEAKER RECAP
On Wednesday, June 17, we gathered at Oscar's Playground (top floor, 685 Cannery Row) for an evening of ocean storytelling, wildlife photography, pizza, and community connection.
FEATURED SPEAKERS:
Luke Kilpatrick — Author, diver, and underwater photographer whose Mia Kingtide Ocean Adventures series inspires young readers through marine conservation, science, and adventure.
Learn more about Luke and how he’s running for Sand City Council
Chase Dekker — Monterey-born wildlife photographer, zoologist, and conservationist whose award-winning images of whales, otters, dolphins, and other wildlife have been featured by National Geographic and displayed at the Smithsonian.
The event was free and open to everyone. Pizza slices and non-alcoholic drinks were available for a suggested donation of $5, with adult beverages available at the bar — hosted by our generous venue, Oscar's Playground.
Save the date: our next Chapter Meeting & Salty Speaker Series will be on October 7 at 6PM at Oscar's Playground. More details to come!
LOVER'S POINT CLEANUP FOR
INTERNATIONAL SURFING DAY
On Saturday, June 20, we hosted a beach cleanup at Lover's Point in Pacific Grove. The morning kicked off with free beach yoga at 9AM, followed by our cleanup from 10AM–12PM.
Beach Cleanup Metrics:
🗑️ Garbage: 18lbs
♻️ Recycling: 4lbs
🚬 Cigarette Butts: 112
Started in 2005, International Surfing Day (ISD) is an international celebration of the love of surfing for all people to enjoy. The day was established by the Surfrider Foundation and partners to raise awareness and support for our world’s beaches and coastal environments.
Now in its 22nd year, ISD has grown into the largest global activation for Surfrider each year, with more than 100 events taking place worldwide in 2025.
JUNE BLUE BEERS BINGO RECAP
We hope you didn't miss it!
Our Blue Beers Bingo night took place on Friday, June 26 at The Otter's Den (3166 Vista Del Camino, Marina, CA 93933), from 5:30–8:30PM.
It was a great evening connecting with ocean-lovers in the community while supporting our chapter's mini-fundraiser.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE OTTER'S DEN SPORTS BAR
OCEAN FRIENDLY HOTEL:
THE HOTEL CARMEL
Nestled in the picturesque village of Carmel-by-the-Sea, The Hotel Carmel offers the perfect getaway for travelers wandering along California’s unforgettable coastline.
They're also the third hotel to join Surfrider's new Ocean Friendly Hotel program on the Monterey Peninsula!
LEARN MORE ABOUT OCEAN FRIENDLY HOTELS
LOCAL BLUE WATER TASK FORCE RESULTS: ALL GREEN
Our Blue Water Task Force volunteers were out sampling twice this month, and the results are in for both rounds: it's a clean sweep across the Monterey Peninsula! Every single site tested came back GREEN on both June 13th and June 27th, meeting the highest state health standards for clean water.
LEARN MORE ABOUT BLUE WATER TASK FORCE
UPCOMING EVENTS
JULY 5TH: THE DIRTIEST BEACH DAY OF THE YEAR
Honor our freedom by caring for the land we love. Surfrider will be hosting beach cleanups on July 5th across America, from sea to shining sea, for what's been dubbed "The Dirtiest Beach Day of the Year". Join us for our local cleanup over the holiday weekend if you're in town.
Sunday, July 5
Monterey State Beach Clean Up
Parking Lot South of Monterey Beach Hotel
9AM Free Yoga | 10AM Beach Cleanup
SIGN UP FOR OUR CLEANUP
BLUE BEERS TAP-LAUNCH PARTY AT PETER B'S BREWPUB
ON JULY 16
📆 Thursday, July 16, 2026 | 🕔 5PM to 7PM
📍 Peter B's Brewpub: 2 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA
Enjoy live music, taste our 2026 Surfrider Reefs IPA brewed in collaboration with Peter B's, and enter for a chance to win a custom surfboard courtesy of local shaper Mando.
EVENT DETAILS
2026 CLEANUP SCHEDULE
LEARN MORE ABOUT LOCAL BEACH CLEANUPS