Beach Clean-up and Survey

Help us keep our coastline beautiful! Join Bluetide Labs for a morning of community service and ocean fresh air as we team up to clear litter and marine debris from the shores of Ocean Beach.Whether you are passionate about ocean conservation or just want to spend a Saturday morning giving back, we would love to have you on our team of 20 volunteers! All cleanup supplies (buckets, bags, and trash pickers) will be provided on-site.📍 Where to Meet Us

• Address: 2801 Great Highway, San Francisco, CA 94132
• Exact Spot: We will be gathering at the top of the beach stairwells right on the concrete edge of the South End Great Highway Parking Lot (directly across the street from the San Francisco Zoo entrance where Sloat Blvd meets the Great Highway).
• How to Spot Our Team: To keep our environmental footprint as small as possible, we will not have a large check-in tent or table. Look for the Bluetide Labs team leaders standing near the top of the stairs wearing bright volunteer vests!

⏱️ Event Schedule

• 10:00 AM – 10:10 AM: Arrival, volunteer sign-in, and material distribution.
• 10:10 AM – 10:15 AM: Quick safety briefing and team huddle.
• 10:15 AM – 11:30 AM: Shoreline cleanup on the sand!
• 11:30 AM: Wrap-up and material return at the top of the stairs.

🚗 Parking & Public Transit

• Parking: Free parking is available right in the South End Great Highway lot, but it can fill up quickly on weekends.
• Public Transit: The MUNI 18-46th Avenue bus drops off directly at Sloat & Great Highway, and the L-Taraval light rail line is just a short walk away.

🧥 What to Bring & Wear

• Dress in Layers: Ocean Beach is famously windy and cold, even in August! Please dress in warm layers (sweaters/windbreakers).
• Footwear: Sturdy, closed-toe shoes are highly recommended for walking on the sand and around the dunes.
• Sun & Wind Protection: Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat.