SAVE OCEANSIDE SAND
Local Advocates for Sustainable Sandy Beaches
OUR MISSION
SAVE OCEANSIDE SAND is a group of local advocates working together to restore sustainable, sandy beaches in Oceanside California. Working with local, regional, state, and federal authorities, we encourage the City of Oceanside to design, approve and fund a sustainable and permanent solution to restore our beaches and protect the coastal habitat.
Latest News Updates
Latest News Updates
Over the past two months, the SOS team engaged with the city on having beach restoration as a funded item in the 2024-2025 city budget and recurring years. We commissioned a survey that showed the amazing support of committing funding to beach restoration at a 71% approval across our city. Due to the results of our survey presented in meetings with city council members and city staff, your emails to the city leadership, and testimony at the council meeting, the budget was approved with a first-ever budget line item for a Beach Restoration fund with a committed initial amount of $867K
What We Advocate For
Environment
The water and sand flow have been significantly disrupted by construction done along river banks and river mouths.
Tourism
The economic impact to Oceanside (and all of San Diego County) due to the loss of tourism will create a great loss of jobs and tax revenue.
Safety
There is a lack of public safety access for lifeguards and firefighters, with no sand on the beach.
Public Access
If there is no sand on the beach, then you either have to sit on the rocks or be in the water.
Habitat
Oceanside coastal ecosystems are disappearing. We are experiencing a significant disappearance of birds, fish, sand crabs.
Infrastructure
Public and private property are experiencing significant damage along the Oceanside coastline from severe winter storms.
OUR VALUES
Save Oceanside Sand is dedicated to restoring and protecting Oceanside beaches. We believe in beach preservation, beach safety, rebuilding our shorelines, and beach access for all people.
Sand is a precious commodity. As it goes missing, we won’t let it go unnoticed.
Get Involved
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Join us by donating today and restore what you love. Your donation goes to support Save Oceanside Sand reach its goals. Every bit counts!
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We’re growing. Our volunteers are essential to sustaining the efforts of SOS Oceanside. Join us and help make a difference!
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Become an active member of SOS Oceanside by signing up for our newsletter. Get up to date, come to meetings, show your support.
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Love walks on the beach? Make every step count by joining our Citizens Science and measuring sand with us! Be a part of science!
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Community support to Save Oceanside Sand is essential. Follow us on social and help us spread the word. We are all in this together.
Make a difference in seeking a sustainable solution to restore Oceanside beaches and protect the coastal habitat.
Our Impact
Save Oceanside Sand efforts are working. See what we’ve accomplished so far:
