Join us on Saturday, September 19th, 2026 as we make a difference by cleaning up Newport Beach and the Santa Ana River Mouth! Register Link Here!

We begin at 9 am with a quick huddle to answer some questions and discuss the importance of our waterways, habitats, and fighting pollution.

The Santa Ana River watershed is the largest in Southern CA. It drains the water and waste of over 6 million people across three counties right to our cleanup site. Cleaning up our beach and river helps our local animal friends to survive, including endangered shorebirds such as California Least Tern and Western Snowy Plover.

Location: Lifeguard Tower 74 (7400 W Oceanfront, Newport Beach, CA 92663)

Time: 9am - 11:30am

Notes:

Volunteers under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

• WAIVER: Please sign our online liability waiver before the event. You'll only need to sign this once per year, and it's good for all CCA volunteer events for the year!
  All minors must have a parent or guardian sign their waiver on their behalf.
• BATHROOMS: Our cleanup site, at the mouth of the Santa Ana River, was chosen strategically to focus on cleaning the concentrated trash in this area. The closest restroom is about a six minute walk or 0.3 miles away.
• No pets allowed. We truly love pets! Unfortunately, due to permit and insurance requirements, we’re unable to allow pets at this event. Thank you so much for understanding.

What to Bring:

• Your family, friends, community, and let's get to work! The more the merrier.
• A smile
• A hat, sunscreen, & appropriate clothing / footwear for walking on the beach around trash
• Gloves and a 5-gallon bucket will be provided
• A full, refillable water bottle to stay hydrated
• An empty bladder: Our site is 0.3 miles away from the closest restroom (a 6 minute walk)
• If you have it: A trash grabber (for trash amongst the rocks)

Transportation & Parking

• Parking can be hard to find, so please ride a bus, bike, or walk if possible. Closest bus stops are on PCH, Northbound stop 4966 and Southbound stop 4925.
• If driving, find free street parking toward the West end of Seashore Dr. (Navigate to Newport Beach Tower 74).
• If no street parking is available, park in Parking Lot 1: 7004 Seashore Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92663. This is a six minute walk to our site (0.3 miles), and next to the closest restroom.