Heal the Bay Events
Events
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April Nothin’ But Sand Beach Clean Up
Santa Monica Beach – North of Santa Monica Pier 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesJoin Heal the Bay for a special Earth Month Nothin But Sand Beach Clean Up at the Santa Monica Beach!
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Visit Heal the Bay Aquarium
Heal the Bay Aquarium 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesSwim by Heal the Bay Aquarium on Saturday, April 18, from 12 PM – 4 PM for a fun, hands-on experience the whole family will love! Explore touch tanks, pet a shark, watch live animal feedings, and meet endangered species … Read More »
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Earth Month Open House at Heal the Bay Aquarium – FREE ADMISSION!
Heal the Bay Aquarium 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesCelebrate Earth Month at Heal the Bay Aquarium with a free day of ocean-inspired fun, hands-on activities, and up-close encounters that show how small actions can create big waves of impact.
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Earth Day 2026
This Earth Day, we’re premiering a powerful new campaign about the small moments that spark big change. Wherever you are in your journey, this is your invitation to begin. Tune in, follow us on social, and don’t miss your chance to start.
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BioBlitz at the Manhattan Beach Dunes
Manhattan Beach Dunes 1 45th St, Manhattan Beach, United StatesSnap photos of wildlife, learn about dune ecology, and see how your observations connect directly to ongoing restoration work along the LA coast.
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Heal the Bay BioBlitz and Restoration Days
We will be exploring, cataloging, and helping restore a very special part of Temescal Canyon Park. Our co-hosts, Resilient Palisades, in partnership with TreePeople, planted twelve native trees in January 2026 on this spot in honor of the lives that were lost during the Palisades Fire.
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The Comeback: Saving The Sunflower Sea Star From Extinction WEBINAR (Rescheduled)
Join Heal the Bay for a virtual behind-the-scenes look at our urgent work to save the critically endangered sunflower sea star, why the future of California’s kelp forests depends on it, and how you can help.
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New Heal the Bay Volunteer Orientation
Heal the Bay Aquarium 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesProtect what you love and volunteer with Heal the Bay! Join us at Heal the Bay Aquarium to meet like-minded wavemakers and learn how you can take action to protect our environment.
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May Nothin’ But Nature Inland Clean Up
Whittier Narrows - Blackwill Staging Area 12191 Rooks Rd, Whittier, United StatesJoin Heal the Bay's annual inland cleanup in Whittier Narrows! Help remove trash and debris before it washes out to the ocean.
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Virtual Beach Captains Training
Join virtual Beach Captains training to learn how to coordinate and manage logistics for our flagship beach cleanup events, lead volunteers, and represent Heal the Bay.
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Beach Report Card and River Report Card Press Conference
Find out the health of your favorite beaches and rivers at Heal the Bay's 2026 Beach and River Report Card Press Conference! Join us live on Instagram to learn more.
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14th Annual Nick Gabaldón Day
Join Heal the Bay and Black Surfers Collective for the 14th Annual Nick Gabaldón Day! A celebration of surf, legacy, and community.
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MPA Watch Community Science Training
Join Heal the Bay's community science program, MPA Watch! Volunteers will learn how collect data to help regulate Marine Protected Areas.
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MPA Watch Community Science Training
Join Heal the Bay's community science program, MPA Watch! Volunteers will learn how collect data to help regulate Marine Protected Areas.
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June Nothin’ But Sand Beach Clean Up
Ginger Rogers Beach 14710 CA-1, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesJoin Heal the Bay for a beach clean up at Ginger Rogers Beach, and LA LGBTQ+ landmark! Help remove trash and debris before it washes out to the ocean, and celebrate Pride Month!
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Coastal Cleanup Day Site Captain Training
Become a Coastal Cleanup Day Site Captain and lead your own cleanup with the support of Heal the Bay. Choose from one of our in-person or virtual training options.
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New Heal the Bay Volunteer Orientation
Heal the Bay Aquarium 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesProtect what you love and volunteer with Heal the Bay! Join us at Heal the Bay Aquarium to meet like-minded wavemakers and learn how you can take action to protect our environment.
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July Nothin’ But Sand Beach Clean Up
Redondo Beach CAJoin Heal the Bay for a beach clean up! Help remove trash and debris before it washes out to the ocean.
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Summer Tidepool Bioblitz
Point Dume State Beach 6800 Westward Beach Road, Malibu, CA, United StatesJoin Heal the Bay’s Summer Tidepool BioBlitz at Point Dume Malibu to document marine biodiversity with and support coastal science research with your observations.
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MPA Watch Community Science Training
Join Heal the Bay's community science program, MPA Watch! Volunteers will learn how collect data to help regulate Marine Protected Areas.
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Virtual Beach Captain Training
Join virtual Beach Captains training to learn how to coordinate and manage logistics for our flagship beach cleanup events, lead volunteers, and represent Heal the Bay.
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Coastal Cleanup Day Site Captain Training
Become a Coastal Cleanup Day Site Captain and lead your own cleanup with the support of Heal the Bay. Choose from one of our in-person or virtual training options.
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Coastal Cleanup Day Site Captain Training
Become a Coastal Cleanup Day Site Captain and lead your own cleanup with the support of Heal the Bay. Choose from one of our in-person or virtual training options.
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Plastic Free July Film Screening: The Plastic Detox
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium 3720 Stephen M White Dr, San Pedro, CAJoin Heal the Bay, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, and Friends of Cabrillo for a special screening of The Plastic Detox on July 30 from 6–8:30 PM at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium.
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New Heal the Bay Volunteer Orientation
Heal the Bay Aquarium 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesProtect what you love and volunteer with Heal the Bay! Join us at Heal the Bay Aquarium to meet like-minded wavemakers and learn how you can take action to protect our environment.
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August Nothin’ But Sand Beach Clean Up
Join Heal the Bay for a beach clean up! Help remove trash and debris before it washes out to the ocean.
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Coastal Cleanup Day Site Captain Training
Become a Coastal Cleanup Day Site Captain and lead your own cleanup with the support of Heal the Bay. Choose from one of our in-person or virtual training options.
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Virtual Beach Captain Training
Join virtual Beach Captains training to learn how to coordinate and manage logistics for our flagship beach cleanup events, lead volunteers, and represent Heal the Bay.
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Shine LA
Save the date for our next watershed-wide event at the San Pedro Community Garden on Saturday, August 22, from 8 am - 12 pm. Created by Mayor Bass, Shine LA is a movement that strengthens communities by bringing Angelenos together … Read More »
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Sustainable Water Infrastructure Tour of Santa Monica
Heal the Bay Aquarium 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesJoin Watershed Coordinators from the Safe Clean Water Program for a tour of Santa Monica's Sustainable Water Infrastructure Project.
