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Our mission is to preserve our oceans, coastal habitat and wildlife we all enjoy.

And this is only possible thanks to people like you!

At the Pacific Beach Coalition, we believe that every coastline is worth protecting, every piece of plastic removed from our shores is a step toward a cleaner ocean, and every person who joins us is a beacon of hope for our planet’s future.

Please join the Coastal Guardians Club by making a donation today.

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If you wish to send a check, please make it payable to: Pacific Beach Coalition *Mail to: Pacific Beach Coalition Attn: Lynn Adams, PO Box 932, Pacifica, CA 94044  

All donations are tax deductible.

The Pacific Beach Coalition is now a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowable by law.

We are also accepting donations via Venmo! Find us by searching for Pacific Beach Coalition. Thank you 💚🌊🐟

The Different Club Levels To Guide Your Donation

By joining the Coastal Guardians Club, you are choosing to be a part of something greater—a collective effort to protect our oceans and coastlines for generations to come. Donate once or make it a recurring donation today!

  • Shorebird Supporter (up to $100): As a Shorebird Supporter, you help us preserve the beauty of our beaches and shoreline.
  • Dolphin Defender ($250): Join as a Dolphin Defender and actively contribute to the protection and conservation of our ocean’s wildlife.
  • Kelp Keeper ($500): Become a Kelp Keeper and support vital projects that help preserve our coastal ecosystems.
  • Whale Warrior (+$1000): As a Whale Warrior, your generous contribution ensures the sustainability of our oceans for future generations.

Why Do We Do What We Do?

We do it because we believe in a world where our oceans are thriving, where marine life can flourish without the threat of pollution, and where our communities are deeply connected to the natural beauty that surrounds us. We believe that the beauty of our beaches, ocean and coastline is a reflection of the choices we make every day, and that by working together, we can create lasting change.

This belief is at the heart of the Coastal Guardians Club—a community of passionate individuals and volunteers who share our commitment to protecting the environment. When you join the Coastal Guardians Club, you’re not just making a donation; you’re becoming part of a movement. A movement that believes in taking action today to ensure a sustainable tomorrow.

Why People Like You Should Join the Coastal Guardians Club

Where Do Your Donations Go?

  • $5 pays for a native plant.
  • For $10 per volunteer, each individual is provided with supplies including a pick-up stick gloves and a bucket. A volunteer picks up an average of 6 pounds of trash/recycling and 45 toxic cigarette filters and forever joins the Earth Hero team.
  • For under $25 per student, we bring elementary aged school children to local beaches for cleanups and environmental learning.
  • $55 pays for a gardening tool and a heavy duty pair of gloves for habitat restoration.
  • $75 pays for 1 naturalist at a beach cleanup to educate our volunteers about our local environment, wildlife and marine debris. 
  • $250 pays for 1 school assembly.
  • $900 pays for a new trash can for a beach site.
  • $1500 pays to get a new monthly beach cleanup started at a new beach. 
  • $5000 pays for a classroom to go to the beach to get onsite education (transportation, insurance and naturalists).
  • 100% of every dollar donated goes directly to support environmental programs to reduce litter, improve habitat and connect people to the earth. We’ll provide you with an annual summary of the direct results associated with your donation.
ActivitiesResults
Street to Beach CleanupsOur volunteers have cleaned over 200 miles and stopped over 5000 pounds of trash from going to the ocean
Environmental Lessons PlanEmpowering kids to take action to protect the natural world while reinforcing core scholastic skill-set
Habitat Restoration Field TripsProviding underprivileged kids with the chance to learn about beach ecosystems and help to restore them to their natural states

Your 2024 Donations at Work

  • Organization of 10 beach cleanups & 1 habitat restoration event per month with supplies and a team of site captains and junior site captains from Daly City to Half Moon Bay and Foster City.
  • Restoration and conservation of the native coastal trail in Pacifica with educational signage from Linda Mar to Rockaway.
  • Maintenance, storage and purchase of new supplies for weekly beach cleanups and habitat restoration events.
  • Management of our team of certified naturalists hired to provide education to all the volunteers who come to our events and beach cleanups.
  • Organization of this year’s Earth Day and Coastal Cleanup events inspiring hundreds of volunteers with a team of site captains and certified naturalists.
  • Organization of assemblies in classrooms and related lessons and resources to teach students and parents about marine litter and this year’s Earth Honoree, the Whale.
  • Ongoing creation of educational materials for teachers and homeschooled children.
  • Yearly Butt Blitz campaign to increase awareness about cigarette filter litter and collection with recycling of 73,864 filters per year.
  • Ongoing coordination of a youth program engaging 30-50 teenagers each year to lead ecological activities with their peers and schools.
  • Year-round organization of the Street to Beach program involving thousands of volunteers in and outside of the Bay Area to cleanup their happy place.
  • Approval of 1000+ community service hours for students doing their cleanups with us and from all over the West Coast.

Become a member of the Coastal Guardians Club today and stand with us in our mission to create a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference.