Newport Beach Chapter
Newport Beach Chapter

Beach Cleanups

Participate in a beach cleanup with Newport Beach Chapter!

Pounds of Trash Removed

Volunteers

Beach Cleanups to Date

Take Action

Join us every 1st Saturday of the month for a beach cleanup. We meet on the beach in front of Prospect Street and Ocean Front Blvd. in Newport Beach. We start at 9 AM and end at 11 AM.

See Cleanup Calendar

FAQ

  1. Wear comfortable clothes, closed toed shoes, a hat, and sunscreen.
  2. Don’t forget your reusable cup or bottle.
  3. Skip the lines by downloading and filling out a waiver or signing the online waiver in advance.
  4. Familiarize yourself with the tally sheet we ask volunteers to use during our cleanups. Click here to see the tally sheet.
All volunteers are welcome to participate but must sign a liability waiver. Volunteers under 18 MUST have a parent or guardian present at the beginning of the cleanup to sign a liability waiver before the minor can participate.
All volunteers must sign a liability waiver (printed form or online form). Volunteers under 18 MUST have a parent or guardian present at the beginning of the cleanup to sign a liability waiver before the minor can participate.
We typically host our cleanups at two locations: Prospect Beach (map) and lifeguard tower 74 (map), in Newport Beach. However, the location is subject to change, so please check our events calendar for the latest.

For both locations: Parking is available on the street or in paid city parking lots nearby. The location is also easily accessible via the bike path on W Oceanfront and by bus (OCTA Route 1, which has stops on PCH). Look for our blue tent.

Yes, we can sign your volunteer hour sheet. Please bring a form with you.

Pre-­registration is not required unless your group is larger than 20 people* or a cleanup posting specifically requires a registration.

*If you plan on bringing a group larger than 20, please email our Cleanups Coordinator Sarah with how many people you expect at beachcleanups@newportbeach.surfrider.org.

We provide gloves and reusable bags but encourage volunteers to bring their own work gloves, trash bag/bucket, and/or reusable water bottle to help reduce waste. We also recommend bringing sun and wind protection/layers, sunscreen, sunglasses, and close-toed shoes.

SPONSOR A CLEANUP

Help protect our ocean, waves and beaches by sponsoring a public cleanup or hosting a private one. Sponsoring a cleanup helps establish your company as a good corporate citizen and encourages brand loyalty. Cleanups also provide employees with a fun, accessible way to engage with their community, as well as strengthen employee team building and morale.

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