OCEANSIDE IS LOSING IT’S BEACHES
— TOGETHER, WE CAN BRING THEM BACK
Oceanside deserves safe sandy beaches.Why We Must Act Now
to Save Our Shoreline
Our Shoreline is Disappearing
65% of Oceanside’s beaches are gone — that is 2.5 miles of our precious shoreline.
Every Dollar Multiplies
Every $1 spent on sand restoration = an $8 return to the city’s economy.
A Small Price for Big Change
Restoring Oceanside’s beaches will cost $5M per year from the City — about $35 per resident.
Beaches Matter
84% of residents rank the beach as Oceanside’s #1 recreational asset.
What’s Behind the Erosion
Oceanside’s beaches are disappearing, not because of nature, but because of politics. The City Council hasn’t prioritized beach restoration, leaving residents with crowded, unsafe, and declining beaches. Other San Diego County cities have fixed their beaches — Oceanside can too.
With the right funding and political will, projects like the RE:BEACH pilot (2027) and Regional Beach Sand Project III (2030) could restore 50-100 feet wide sandy beaches from the Pier to Carlsbad.
The City Council manages a $225 million annual budget, funding 33 parks, 3 swim centers, 8 rec centers, 2 golf courses, and numerous youth programs. Yet our beaches are still deteriorating.
A Political Problem
We are One City, One Beach
All residents — inland and coastal alike — want access to a free, relaxing day on the sand with cool ocean breezes.
Affordable for Every Resident
By comparison, the City spends $10 million per year on homeless services — $17,000 per person — while 65% of our beaches remain unusable. At just $35 per resident per year, we could restore Oceanside’s beaches for generations. The money is there. The political will is not.
How We’re Working to Bring the Sand Back
Save Oceanside Sand is committed to pushing for real solutions.Without Save Oceanside Sand, there would be no path forward. Together, we’ve:
Helped secure a Coastal Zone Administrator and staff
Advocated at the Congressional, State, and County level for sand funding
Engaged local high school interns in community science
Educated residents and united our city around one goal, restoring Oceanside beaches
We’re also pushing for immediate sand nourishment while supporting long-term projects like the Oceanside RE:BEACH pilot.
Our goal: ensure our beaches don't just survive—they thrive. Here’s How You Can Help
Oceanside's beaches won't save themselves. We need everyone — yes, we’re calling on you — O’side locals, stoked groms, engaged business owners, savvy students, go-getter moms, scientists, surfers, even our visiting friends — to step up and advocate for better beaches.
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Help fund SOS advocacy efforts and awareness campaigns. It may take 4-5 years, but Save Oceanside Sand is passionate restoring our beaches - for all of Oceanside. The SOS Annual Budget is about $100k. SOS is very careful with money and there are only a few part-time employees, everyone else is a volunteer. All donations are tax deductible. Click and Donate Today!
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Sign up for our email list to stay informed on the fight to restore Oceanside’s beaches. You’ll get updates on our progress and Calls to Action—like showing up at City Council meetings when it matters most. Council Members react to people caring about an issue. Together, our voices can’t be ignored.
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Email or meet directly with Oceanside City Council Members to let them know our beaches can’t wait. Hold them accountable for protecting our shoreline. There contact information can be found here:
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Have a fresh idea for saving sand? Email hello@sosoceanside.com —sometimes the best solutions come straight from the community.
We believe that beach restoration can be achieved, but only if all of us make it known to our elected leaders that we care deeply about this issue.
Our beaches aren’t just sand — they’re where families gather, kids play, and our city thrives.