WILDCOAST

06/03/2026

Two organizations built around the same thing. Deep respect for the ocean and the culture it created.

and WILDCOAST are joining forces, and we couldn’t be more stoked. Ryan Lovelace has spent 20 years hand-shaping boards and thinking about what surf culture really means — and that same intentionality is exactly what drives our work protecting the coastlines that make it all possible.

To kick things off, Love Machine generously donated a special Thick Lizzy , glassed in San Miguel, Baja California, for our Baja Bash silent auction on June 13th in Solana Beach. A board born in Baja, raising funds to protect it. 🙌🏻

Get your Baja Bash tickets today! — link in our bio.

06/03/2026

The Tijuana River sewage crisis isn't just an environmental issue — it's devastating the surf community on both sides of the border. Our Executive Director Serge Dedina spoke with K**I about what's at stake and what needs to change.

Check it out: https://ow.ly/2ZCw50Z7geX

06/02/2026

San Diego families — this one's for you! 🌻 Canyon Connections is a FREE event this Saturday, June 6 at Tecolote Nature Center. Live animals, nature walks, kids' crafts, live music, and more. Come say hi to the WILDCOAST team and hear about our canyon restoration projects. 10am–2pm. See you there!

06/01/2026

Exciting news for the San Diego conservation community! We are officially launching the MPA Watch community science monitoring program. 🌊

Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are critical to safeguarding our ocean ecosystems, but effective management requires data. Through MPA Watch, volunteers are trained to observe and collect standardized data on human activity along our protected coastlines. This crucial information directly informs management decisions and helps track how coastal usage changes over time.

We are looking for dedicated local volunteers to join this effort. If you are passionate about ocean stewardship, sustainability, and community science, this is an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact.

Volunteer Requirements:
- Must be 18 years or older and reside in San Diego County.
- Able to walk outside on uneven beach terrain.
- Able to commit to a minimum of two surveys per month for at least three months.
- No prior scientific background is required, we provide all the training you need to become an effective ocean steward.

Ready to contribute to local marine conservation? Scan the QR code on the flyer or head to our website to learn more and register for our upcoming training!

05/26/2026

Huge thanks to Jim McInerney for having our Executive Director Serge Dedina on the Discover La Jolla Podcast! 🙌 From the wonders of La Jolla Cove and Baja to our new film Guardians of the Wild — it's an inspiring conversation about the coastlines worth fighting for. 🌊

The ocean defines our La Jolla lifestyle, but it's facing its bigge...

05/22/2026

Party with a purpose. 🌊

Baja Bash brings ocean lovers together to celebrate the coastlines, wildlife, and communities we’re working to protect. Every toast, bid, and shared moment helps fuel conservation across California and Mexico.

June 13th- Let’s celebrating big, and make waves. 💙

05/21/2026

BIG WIN for WILDCOAST! We raised over $30,000 at our philanthropy event with The Del Mar Doves Club yesterday — one of the best fundraising events we've ever done! 🎉

An incredible afternoon all around — a powerful keynote presentation, a hugely successful silent auction, and a delicious lunch at Lana. The energy in the room was something special.

And the momentum doesn't stop here! 🌊

🎟️ It's not too late to grab your Baja Bash tickets:
https://one.bidpal.net/2026bajabash/ticketing(details:ticketing-summary)

❤️ Support WILDCOAST's mission to protect our coastal and marine ecosystems:
www.wildcoast.org/donate

Thank you to The Del Mar Doves Club and everyone who came out and made this night unforgettable!

05/19/2026

The ocean doesn't belong to us. We belong to it.

WILDCOAST is working to protect 38 million acres of coastlines, wetlands, and wildlife habitats — because every creature that calls this place home deserves a future.

Protect our shared home → wildcoast.org