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Protecting oceans, waves and beaches since 1984. Become a member and join an event to help locally. http://santacruz.surfrider.org/

06/26/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Education Speaker Series with Professor Michael Beck!

We were thrilled to welcome **56 participants** for an engaging conversation about the future of coastal resilience and the power of nature-based solutions.

**Highlights from the evening:**
🌊 **Key takeaway:** Investing in natural infrastructure—like reefs, wetlands, and mangroves—provides tremendous ecological and economic benefits. By combining science and policy to proactively protect our coastlines, we can strengthen coastal ecosystems and communities before climate-related disasters occur.

💬 **Audience Q&A:** Participants asked thoughtful questions about protecting vulnerable areas like Capitola Village, the future of beloved local surf spots, and what implementing nature-based coastal protection strategies could look like in practice.

A special thank you to **Patagonia** for hosting this event, and to everyone who joined the conversation and helped make it such a meaningful evening.

06/22/2026

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06/21/2026

We’re excited to spotlight Trace Laskey, who recently joined our Executive Committee as Secretary!

Since joining Surfrider in December 2025, Trace has become a key member of our Science & Education Team and Policy Committee. He’s helped advance our Beyond Balloons campaign through outreach, resource development, and partnerships with organizations like San José State University and Natural Bridges State Park.

With a master’s degree in Marine Systems and Policy and a passion for marine conservation, Trace brings both expertise and enthusiasm to everything he does. We’re grateful for all his hard work and excited to have him as part of our leadership team.

Thank you, Trace!

06/20/2026

🏄 Happy International Surfing Day!

Today we celebrate the waves, beaches, and ocean that bring our community together.

Whether you’re paddling out, enjoying the shoreline, volunteering at a cleanup, or advocating for clean water, thank you for helping protect the places we love.

06/17/2026

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the California Coastal Act, and we’re excited to participate in the Surfrider Foundation Love Your Beach activation.

Our chapter will be collecting signatures on postcards supporting important legislation to protect our coast. These postcards will be delivered to legislators in Sacramento.

We have several events coming up over the next few weeks where you can sign a postcard and have your voice heard!
June 17 – Education Speaker Series Patagonia Santa Cruz
July 5 – Beach Cleanup @ Seabright Beach
August 2 – Beach Cleanup @ Sunset Beach

Not able to make it to one of our events? Feel free to swing by Patagonia Santa Cruz or Traveler Surf Club in Santa Cruz to fill one out!

Thank you for helping us celebrate the Coastal Act’s 50th anniversary and protect California’s coast.

06/16/2026

Reminder: Tomorrow is our Education Speaker Series

Join us for an inspiring evening with coastal resilience expert Professor Michael Beck.

As sea levels rise, climate impacts intensify, and coastal development continues, communities around the world are exploring innovative solutions to protect our coastlines, ecosystems, and the people who depend on them. Learn how science, policy, and nature-based approaches are helping build a more resilient future.

Innovations for Building Coastal Resilience Locally and Globally
June 17
6:30–8:30 PM
Patagonia Santa Cruz

Free food and drinks provided!
Use the link on our bio to register !

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06/14/2026

There is another swell coming in this week so enjoy the water and surf but be safe! 🤙🌊

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06/12/2026

We’ve had a busy busy spring this year as our chapter continues to grow! So far this season we have attended or hosted 25 events, meetings, cleanups, water testing, and more! Here are some photos of just a few of those!

Our Santa Cruz Chapter is entirely run by local volunteers - come join the fun and help make a difference in our community!

06/03/2026

Are you looking to get involved in local environmental policy? Our chapter is looking for a policy committee co-lead to work alongside our current policy committee coordinator. You would work together closely to keep up to date on local coastal issues, work on different campaigns such as opposing offshore drilling, Ban the Butt, Sea Level Rise issues, and much more. You would help to attend city council meetings, run policy committee meetings, take meetings with local leaders, and much more!

If you are interested and want to learn more, please email [email protected]

06/02/2026

June is here! ☀️
We have some exciting events coming up and we are excited to see you all there! This weekend we have our beach clean up with with a happy hour after at the from 11:30-3:30 pm. On the 17th we have our next educational speaker series at with Mike Beck where we will learn more about innovations for building coastal resilience locally and globally. On the 20th, it is international surfing day, so grab your board and head out for some fun in the waves in our amazing oceans that we love to protect! Use the links in our bio to register for upcoming events.

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PO Box 2083
Santa Cruz, CA
95063

Telephone

+18314767667

Website

https://santacruz.surfrider.org/

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