Volunteer and join our Harbor Beach cleanups in Half Moon Bay!

About Harbor Beach:
The Harbor Beach, is a protected harbor of refuge along the San Mateo County California Coast. It is part of the Pillar Point Harbor which is the home port to a vital commercial fishing industry, to sport fishermen, and to pleasure boaters seeking the amenities this modern coastal harbor facility provides. Harbor Beach is located near the South Jetty which provides an excellent brake for surfers. The harbor is also situated within the boundaries of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary with its natural and ocean resources protected by the National Marine Sanctuaries Program under the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration.

Site Captain:
Meet Laurel Frishman who was born in So Cal, raised in the Arizona desert and moved back to Nor Cal 40 years ago and now lives in El Granada. While the desert was beautiful, she missed the ocean. Laurel has a degree in Zoology with a special interest in ocean life, conservation and good environmental solutions. The ocean has always had a heartful pull on her with it’s immense beauty, power and complexity. And maybe it is because she is made up of mostly salt water and, well, like produces like.

About the Cleanup:
Time: Last Saturday of the month from 9am-11am, except for April and September where the cleanup is held at Pillar Point harbor. Check our online monthly calendar for exact dates. Rain may cancel cleanup. If you’ve registered in advance, you’ll receive a cancellation notice. If you have not registered, check our calendar for the latest information.
Where to Meet:  On the coastal trail, in front of the Pillar Point RV park (4000 Cabrillo Hwy, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019).  South of Sam’s Chowder House Restaurant and north of Surfer’s Beach.
Cleanup Areas: Volunteers usually cleanup the beach, the coastal trail and the jetty.
Supplies: Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own buckets and reusable gloves. Extra gloves, buckets, pickup sticks and specific tools for this site cleanup will be provided while supplies last. Because we are never sure of the weather, make sure to bring extra layers, a hat, sunblock, water and snacks.
Litter: Expect picking small and large pieces of trash related to commercial and recreational fishing activities.
Parking: Free parking on the side of Highway 1 near the RV Park, and at the harbor.
Restrooms: Public restrooms are located at the boat launch ramp (a 3-minute walk from the meetup location).
Dogs: Allowed but on leash. Please be responsible and pick up your dog waste.

Be sure to read through the Cleanup Guidelines before attending the cleanup.
More questions? Read our Beach Cleanup FAQs.

Would You Like to Join Us? To make sure we bring the right amount of supplies, to be more efficient and conserve paper, please complete our online form. It will only take you a few seconds. Make sure to check our calendar to find out when is the next cleanup before signing up. If you checked our calendar, sign up here!

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Pillar Point Harbor Cleanup Location Map:

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