April Nothin’ But Sand Beach Clean Up
Join Heal the Bay for Earth Month’s Nothin But Sand Beach Clean Up at Santa Monica Beach, gathering volunteers to remove debris, protect wildlife, and keep the iconic shoreline pristine.
Earth Day 2026
Heal the Bay marks Earth Day 2026 with the premiere of a powerful new environmental campaign. This LA event invites adults, professionals, and families to begin small actions that spark big change, with on-site activities and online updates to follow along and get involved.
Beach Report Card and River Report Card Press Conference
Heal the Bay hosts the 2026 Beach Report Card and River Report Card press conference to unveil the latest water-quality results for Southern California beaches and rivers. The event, streamed live on Instagram, features experts breaking down ecological metrics and what the scores mean for public health and policy.
Pier Play: Ame live + Awen b2b Xinobi
Pier Play returns to the Santa Monica Pier with Ame live, paired with Awen on a back-to-back set with Xinobi, Darina Chuz, and Notre Dame for a sun-to-night electronic showcase. Expect tech-house grooves on an iconic outdoor pier as the sets collide on a seaside stage. 21+ event, $65, starting 3:30 PM.
Fabulous Fables
Family-friendly celebration at Santa Monica Pier featuring drag queen storytelling, face painting, dance numbers, and a Pride parade—free, inclusive fun for kids and grown-ups alike.
MPA Watch Community Science Training
Join Heal the Bay for a hands-on MPA Watch community science training in Los Angeles, where volunteers learn data collection methods to monitor Marine Protected Areas and support local ocean conservation efforts.
2026 Bring Back the Beach Gala
An elegant fundraising gala hosted by Heal the Bay in Los Angeles celebrating ocean conservation with stories, dinner, and opportunities to support protecting beaches and marine life.
Tech St. Santa Monica (LA Tech Week)
Second annual Tech St. Santa Monica during LA Tech Week, celebrating 150 years of innovation, entrepreneurship, technology and investment as Ocean Avenue and Palisades Park close for a citywide tech showcase.
MPA Watch Community Science Training
Join Heal the Bay for a hands-on MPA Watch training session that teaches volunteers how to collect data to monitor Marine Protected Areas, supporting local conservation efforts around Los Angeles.
Renegade Craft Fair Los Angeles - Winter
Renegade Craft Fair LA features 300+ indie makers, artists, designers, and vintage sellers at the Santa Monica Airport, offering a vibrant outdoor market of handmade goods and design-led curiosities.