
EVERY GRAIN COUNTS
— SO DOES YOUR SUPPORT
YOUR DONATION POWERS
COMMUNITY EDUCATION, OUTREACH, RESEARCH,
& THE NEXT GENERATION OF COASTAL ADVOCATES
Make a Difference for Our
Beaches
When you donate, you join a community of neighbors, surfers, families, and advocates all working to restore and protect Oceanside’s coastline.
Big or small
— it all helps.
"We may not move sand with shovels,
but we do move public opinion,
pressure policymakers, and educate thousands.
Your donation drives the behind-the-scenes work
that brings real shoreline solutions closer to reality."
-SOS Founder, Bob Walker
Save Oceanside Sand is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit powered by locals who care deeply about our coastline.
WHAT YOUR DONATION MAKES POSSIBLE
Your support helps us:
Educate & Engage the Community
From beach walks to city council meetings, workshops, and partnerships, we bring people together to understand the challenges of erosion—and the solutions that can save our sand.Grow Awareness Through Campaigns
We use creative, impactful outreach—from surf signs to social media—to amplify the urgency of protecting Oceanside’s beaches and inspire collective action.Support Science & Share Knowledge
We collaborate with researchers and scientists to track what’s happening on our shoreline and make their findings accessible to the community.Mentor the Next Generation
Through our Student Intern Program—now entering its third year with 17+ participants—we give local youth hands-on experience in coastal science, communications, and advocacy.Strengthen Our Capacity
Your donation also powers the essentials: a small, dedicated staff, website improvements, volunteer coordination, communications, and the recurring operational costs that allow us to keep showing up every day for Oceanside.Advocate for Real Solutions
We are a strong community voice pushing for science-based shoreline restoration. Your support helps us advocate for RE:BEACH—the City of Oceanside’s pilot project—as well as regional efforts like RBSP III and future sand nourishment and retention projects.
Thank you generous donors!