Coastal Cleanup Day in LA County: Family Fun with a Purpose
Looking for a family activity that makes a difference? Coastal Cleanup Day is back Saturday, September 20, 2025, 9am–noon! Thousands of volunteers will unite to protect oceans, rivers, and neighborhoods from pollution.
Heal the Bay has led the effort in L.A. County for 35+ years, with 7,000 volunteers removing 18,000 pounds of litter last year. Orange County Coastkeeper coordinates 30+ sites annually, bringing the cleanup spirit south.
This year, 100+ sites are ready — some with extra fun like campfires, kites, and pier fishing. It’s a day to care for the coast and make family memories.
How to Participate:
LA County Registration: healthebay.org/coastalcleanupday
Orange County Registration: www.coastkeeper.org/cleanup-day
The World’s First Trashure Hunt!
This year, Coastal Cleanup Day is adding a twist: The World’s First Trashure Hunt! Think scavenger hunt meets beach cleanup. Special “trashure” boxes and other items will be hidden at cleanup sites across California. If you’re lucky enough to find one, you can redeem it for a valuable prize!
Encourage your kids to keep their eyes peeled. The litter they pick up might just turn into treasure!
Cleanup Sites with Special Activities
These cleanup sites are offering special activities! Check them out!
🔥 Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook Base | Cityscape to Campfire Stroll
Help restore the area, then stick around for a cozy campfire from 1-3pm.
🎨 Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve | Q&A with the Poster Artist
Meet Valeree Catangay, the artist behind this year’s poster, and hear about her creative process.
🌮 Compton Creek – Crystal Casino | Live Jazz + Vegan Tacos
Lend a hand, then relax with music and tacos — yes, please!
🐟 Dockweiler State Beach – Tower 54 | Fishy Fashion + Live Music
Show off your best fish-inspired outfit for a chance at prizes.
🍃 Huntington State Beach | Sustainability Fair
Discover eco-friendly organizations and win free prizes.
🪁 Malibu Surfrider Beach | Kites for Klean Koasts
Bring a kite, fly it high, and clean while you soar.
🏐 Manhattan County Beach – Bruce’s Beach | Beach Volleyball with Culture Club South Bay
Join a pickup volleyball game before or after your cleanup.
✍️ Marina Mothers Beach | Pledge Wall
Write your personal pledge to protect the ocean and add it to the wall.
🐠 Playa Del Rey Beach – Toes Beach | Lunch with a Marine Biologist
Picnic on the sand with Heal the Bay’s Emily Parker and get your science questions answered.
🎣 Redondo Beach Pier | Pier Fishing with Brian and Zoe
After cleanup, learn fishing tips from experts with the CA Department of Fish and Wildlife.
🏄♂️ Santa Monica State Beach – Bay St/Inkwell Monument | History Exhibits
Outdoor exhibits highlight the history of Bay Street Beach and Black surfers, hosted by the Santa Monica Conservancy.
🎸 Santa Monica State Beach Pier (Northside | Flagship Site)
Celebrate Heal the Bay’s 40th anniversary with live music at the flagship site.
👙 Topanga Beach | ’90s Dress
Clean like it’s 1999 — wear your best ’90s gear for retro beach vibes.
🖍️ Torrance Beach | Color Waves
Dress head-to-toe in one color for a rainbow-bright cleanup day.
🎥 Venice Beach – Rose Ave | Cinephiles for the Sea
Talk film with fellow movie buffs after your cleanup.
🍼 Venice Beach – Tower 19 | Mommy + Me with The Pump Station & Nurtury
Perfect for parents with littles (ages 6–30 months). Limited tickets keep this one intimate, with baby carriers recommended.
LA County Coastal Cleanup Day 2025 Map
Coastal Cleanup Day makes the perfect family adventure because it’s hands-on, outdoors, and fun. Kids see how their actions matter, everyone pitches in, and cleanup turns into a day of kites, tacos, music, and memories. Is your family joining Coastal Cleanup Day this year? Learn more at healthebay.org/coastalcleanupday for LA County sites and www.coastkeeper.org/cleanup-day for Orange County sites.
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This post was written by Alina Na
