Gay For Good OC + Coastal Corridor Alliance: Beach Clean Up

Description
Let’s hang out and make a difference while picking up trash at the Santa Ana River Mouth!

Purpose
Join G4G OC/LB Chapter for a Fun and Impactful Clean-Up at the Santa Ana River Mouth! Our help removes trash from the Santa Ana River before it heads into the Pacific Ocean. Our efforts help stop pollution from 3 counties and 6 million people from entering the ocean!

Additional Details
What to Wear:
• Appropriate clothing/footwear for walking on the beach
• A hat

What To Bring:
• A smile
• Water Bottle to stay hydrated
• Sunscreen
• An empty bladder: our site is 0.3 miles away from the closest restroom (a 6-minute walk).

If you have them:
• A trash grabber (for trash among the rocks)
• A sifter (for tiny pieces of styrofoam and plastic in the sand)
• **Gloves and a 5-gallon bucket will be provided

Parking/Transportation:
• Parking can be challenging to find, so please consider riding a bus, biking, or walking if possible.
• The closest bus stops are on PCH: Northbound stop 4966 and Southbound stop 4925.
• If driving, look for free street parking toward the west end of Seashore Drive (navigate to Newport Beach Tower 74).
• If no street parking is available, park in Parking Lot 1 at 7004 Seashore Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92663. This is a six-minute walk to our site (0.3 miles) and next to the closest restroom.

Accessibility:
• Requires a lot of walking or standing for extended periods (1+ hours)
• Must be able to walk short distances on uneven ground
• Involves repeated bending, squatting or kneeling

Restrooms:
• Gendered

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Get involved. Meet new friends. Make a difference!