Cleanup Map

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Cowell and Main Beach

Location details:
wheelchair/ramp acess to both beaches, metered parking on nearby streets, paid parking on the Santa Cruz Wharf, free street parking on Bay St., garbage and recycling cans, restrooms, seasonal lifeguards, **Cowell Beach is to the right of the SC Wharf, Main Beach is to the left**

Directions:
From Mission St./Hwy 1 North turn left on Bay St. drive 1.5 miles, left on West Cliff Dr. Beach is to the right of the wharf.

Scheduled Cleanups

4th of July Pollution Prevention at Main Beach/Cowells
July 4, 2009, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Hosted by: Ecology Action
Special notes: Every year thousands flock to Santa Cruz County beaches to celebrate the Fourth of July and every year the impact to our beaches is HUGE! Thousands of pounds of fireworks and picnic litter are left on the beach, eventually making their way into the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Help Ecology Action and the Clean Beaches Coalition share the"Pollution Prevention is Patriotic" message with tourists at Cowell and Main Beach on July 4th. Check in with Ecology Action staff at the pollution prevention station under the wharf and help hand out free trash and recycling bags and remind folks to "Pack Their Trash". We need your help! Register today!

SOS Earth Day Cleanup at Cowell/Main Beach in Downtown Santa Cruz
April 21, 2012, 10 a.m. - noon
Hosted by: Save Our Shores
Special notes: CORRECTION: This cleanup was previously listed as Friday 4/20. The correct date is Saturday, 4/21. All other details remain the same.

SOS Pollution Prevention is Patriotic
July 4, 2012, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Hosted by: Save Our Shores
Special notes: SOS will be hosting these events at Cowell & Main, Seabright State Beach, Twin Lakes State Beach, Moran Lake, Seacliff and Rio del Mar State Beaches.

Star Spangled Beach Cleanup at Multiple Sites
July 5, 2012, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Hosted by: Save Our Shores
Special notes: Cleanups will be hosted at Cowell & Main Beach, Seabright State Beach, Twin Lakes State Beach, Moran Lake Beach, Seacliff and Rio Del Mar State Beaches.

Monthly Beach cleanup/Hands Across the Sand event
August 4, 2012, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Hosted by: Surfrider Foundation
Special notes: Go here to find out more about the event and other volunteer opportunities:http://www.surfridersantacruz.org/. Bring your own bucket and reusable gloves to cut down on waste! May want suncreeen/sun protection as well. All will be provided as needed as well!

Coastal Cleanup Day
September 15, 2012, 9 a.m. - noon
Hosted by: Save Our Shores
Special notes: SOS will be hosting cleanups at every beach in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties. Visit http://saveourshores.com/acc to see a full list.

SOS Make a Difference Day: Monthly Beach Cleanup at Cowell and Main Beach
October 20, 2012, 10 a.m. - noon
Hosted by: Save Our Shores
Special notes: PARKING will be severely limited on streets/lots surrounding Cowell and Main beach due to a coinciding High School Band Review at the Boardwarlk. Please plan on biking to the cleanup or parking in West Cliff or downtown neighborhoods and walking to Cowell Beach.

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