"Trash in the Bin, Not the Pelican"
Summer is here — even though it doesn’t necessarily look or feel like it on the coast. With the summer months comes more visitors to our beaches and even more trash that needs to be intercepted before it ends up in the ocean. In addition to our regularly scheduled events, we also supported the City of Pacifica during their post-July […]
Read moreThe Pacific Beach Coalition offers several different ways for businesses and schools to partner with us. We look forward to hosting your group for a private event or school assembly soon. Contact our program lead, Greg Finkelstein, to book your event. Corporate Give Back: Beach Cleanups Our trained naturalists are ready to take your team out for a meaningful and […]
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This year’s More Than Fishing Surf Fishing Tournament raised more than $1,000 in donations for the organization.
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We’ve joined Clean California in the quest to end litter across the state. The campaign is rooted in community engagement and features some well-known influencers.
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On July 5, we hosted our annual fireworks cleanup at three sites in Pacifica. The shoreline is much cleaner and safer thanks to 230 volunteers.
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June 2025 was a busy month for the Pacific Beach Coalition and our dedicated volunteers. Of those volunteers, we celebrated many of our wonderful Teen Site Captain seniors who recently graduated high school and are gearing up to go to college. In addition, we celebrated Pacifica Pride with a booth at Ingrid B. Lacy Middle School and hosted a special […]
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Go behind the scenes of Caren Loebel-Fried’s artmaking process and learn more about why she loves brown pelicans in this exclusive interview Q&A.
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Are you looking for a new way to make a difference in your community? Volunteer to water native plant species along the Linda Mar-Rockaway trail.
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Spring is in full swing! Our May cleanups and habitat restorations brought volunteers from near and far to the coast. Plus, the Sharp Park crew got more than they bargained for while scouring for trash — a true testament to never knowing what you might find. Check out the results from some of our May 2025 events. Sharp Park Beach […]
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PBC Naturalist Greg Finkelstein led Coastal Guardians on a guided wildflower walk. Explore our habitat restoration efforts and see a rare wildlife sighting.
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