Everyone enjoys going the beach — the crashing waves, the sun, the wind, the sand, the raw power of nature. It can be relaxing, invigorating, romantic, soothing, inspiring or just plain fun. Whatever you get from a visit to the beach is your own thing. The trouble is some people leave behind more than footprints in the sand; they leave LITTER. Please help out where you can by joining one of the organized cleanups (or pick up some trash on your regular beach …

Not all beaches along the California coastline are recommended for swimming or wading, Montara State beach is one of those beaches.  The very things that make these areas such spectacular places to look at and enjoy can be lethal to those caught unaware along the shoreline. Large surf, cold water temperatures, backwash, sudden drop-offs, pounding shorebreak, and dangerous rip currents can turn what seem like safe activities such as playing near the surf line, wading, or climbing on rock outcroppings, deadly. There …

Over 50 volunteers turned up at Montara State Beach to help out, including a large enthusiastic crowd from Sunset Magazine. We had people travel from far and wide including one couple who drove from Reno and another man from Palo Alto.
So far with just 65% of the cleanup sites results in, the statewide count stands at 66,550 volunteers, which should approach the event goal of 70,000 volunteers. Those volunteers picked up 819,394 pounds of trash and an additional 89,899 pounds of recyclable …