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WELCOME TO TIDY SEAS

It’s BACK ON — new date: THIS SUNDAY, April 27th! ✨
Come celebrate Earth Day again with us — because you can never have too many cleanups! ♻️🌎

We’re teaming up with some amazing local groups like @sb.babeclub @varianttraininglab @thecloset.santabarbara and more to show our planet some love! 🌿💚

When: 10AM–12PM
Where: West Beach, by the Santa Barbara Landing! ⏰📍🌊

We’ve got all the supplies 🧤🪣, all the good vibes ☀️, and a whole lot of community spirit 🫶 — just bring yourself, your friends, and your fam! 👯‍♀️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

People of all ages are welcome! 👶👧🧑👵
Let’s come together to make a difference and keep our home clean and beautiful!

See you this Sunday! Don’t forget to share this with everyone you know! 📣

#TidySeas #EarthDay2025 #BeachCleanup #SBEvents #SantaBarbaraLove #CleanupCrew #ProtectOurPlanet #OceanVibes #CommunityLove #EcoWarriors #TrashTag #SBBabes #DoGoodFeelGood #VolunteerVibes #oneplanetonechance

🌍✨ We had the honor of hosting the City of Goleta’s official Earth Day Clean-Up event! ♻️🧹

What an incredible day with an amazing turnout — families, kids, and volunteers all came together to show some serious love for our planet and our beloved evergreen park.

Huge thanks to @cityofgoleta for the opportunity, @marborgindustries for the support, and @elubias_kitchen for keeping everyone fueled and happy! And also @missionrefill for giving everyone an opportunity to learn about how to get away from the single use lifestyle.

And as always thank you to our volunteers and @ncannon_photography

We picked up a lot of trash — including an old lawn mower, bikes, and even a car battery! 🛠️🚲🔋

Fun Fact: Did you know Earth Day was inspired by the 1969 oil spill right here off the coast of Santa Barbara? That disaster led to the very first Earth Day on April 22, 1970 — and the global environmental movement was born. 🌊➡️🌎

Earth Day Challenge:
This April 22nd, do one simple act to help the planet:
♻️ Pick up 5 pieces of trash
🚲 Ditch the car and ride your bike
☕ Use a reusable cup
🌱 Plant something green

Tag @tidyseas and show us how you’re giving back! Let’s protect what we love — together.

#EarthDay2025 #CityOfGoleta #TidySeas #GoletaCleanup #SantaBarbara #EarthDayChallenge #CleanUpCrew #OceanToStreet #LeaveItBetter #ProtectWhatYouLove #CommunityCleanup #OnePlanetOneChance #TogetherWeCan #doyourpart

We’re proud to be Captains for the City of Goleta’s Earth Day Cleanup!
Join us on Saturday, April 19th from 9AM–1PM for a day of giving back to our community and planet!

1. Community Cleanup @ Evergreen Park
🌿 Led by us as part of the City’s Earth Day initiative!
🧤 Cleanup: 9–11AM
☕ @consideredcoffee Pop-Up: 9AM–12PM
🚛 MarBorg Touch-a-Truck: 9AM–12PM
🍴 @elubiaskitchen Food Truck: 10AM–12PM

2. FREE Bulky Item Drop-Off @ Brandon Elementary
🛋️ Drop off your unwanted bulky items: 9AM–1PM
‼️ No electronics, medicine, or hazardous waste
⏰ Arrive early—event may end before 1PM if capacity is reached!

Let’s come together this Earth Day to keep Goleta clean and green!
Details: cityofgoleta.org/BeautifyGoleta

#EarthDay2025 #BeautifyGoleta #GoletaCleanup #TidySeas #CommunityCleanup #GoletaEvents #MarBorg #GoletaStrong #VolunteerDay #805Cleanup #TouchATruck #ConsideredCoffee #ElubiasKitchen #GoletaProud #SupportLocal #EarthMonth #cleanupcaptain

🌊♻️ West Beach Clean-Up Recap! ♻️🌊

On Sunday, we teamed up with @ccacalifornia and Am Vets Santa Barbara Post 3 to clean up West Beach! 🌴🏖️ We had an amazing turnout and collected tons of trash, making a real impact for our oceans. 💪🌎

After the cleanup, the Am Vets crew treated us to an awesome BBQ 🍔🔥, and @ccacalifornia hosted an incredible raffle with some amazing prizes! 🎟️🎣 Huge thanks to everyone who came out—we can’t wait for the next one! 🙌✨

#BeachCleanup #TidySeas #CCACalifornia #SantaBarbara #WestBeach #ProtectOurOceans #LeaveNoTrace #KeepItClean #OceanConservation #TrashFreeSeas #Volunteer #CommunityImpact #DoGoodFeelGood #AFTCO #FishingForChange 🎣💙♻️

Hey everyone! 🌧️ Unfortunately, our Monday clean-up with @deckersgives & @deckersbrands is canceled due to rain. We’re bummed, but safety comes first! Stay tuned—we’ll reschedule when the weather cooperates.

BUT good news! Our Sunday clean-up is still ON! 🙌 Join us from 10 AM - 12 PM at East Beach by the skate park to make a difference. Let’s clean up, have fun, and keep our beaches beautiful! See you there! ♻️💙

#TidySeas #CleanUpCrew #DoGoodFeelGood #DeckersGives #LeaveItBetter #CommunityCleanup #EcoWarriors 🌍

Santa Barbara, let’s do this! 🌊💪 Join Tidy Seas for our biggest clean-up yet this Sunday, March 9th, from 10 AM - 12 PM at East Beach by the skate park! 🏖️✨

We’ve got all the supplies—just bring yourself, your friends, and your energy! 💙♻️ The bigger the crew, the bigger the impact, so let’s make a difference together! 💥

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors for making this clean-up possible! 🙌💙
🍩 @hookandpressdonuts – for the sweet fuel!
☕ @handlebarcoffee – keeping us energized!
🎣 @santabarbaralanding – supporting our mission!
🍹 @angeliscotequila – for the love!
🍷 @paliwineco – cheers to a cleaner coast!
🧢 @fractelrunning – repping sustainability in style!
🐾 @catandbirdclinic – caring for our furry friends & the planet!
🌊 @amfibionusa – making amazing products for ocean lovers!

🌿 Good vibes, great people, and a cleaner coast—see you there! 🌍💙

#TidySeas #BeachCleanup #SantaBarbara #ProtectWhatYouLove #KeepItClean #JoinTheMovement #OceanLovers #TrashFreeSeas #Grateful #CommunityPower

Huge thank you to @benchmadeknifecompany for donating one of their incredible Water Series knives to Tidy Seas! 🌊🔪

Crafted with high-quality materials, this knife is designed to withstand harsh conditions, including exposure to saltwater, making it an invaluable asset during our clean-ups—especially when tackling ropes, nets, and fishing lines.

We’re excited to put this durable tool to work as we continue our mission to protect and preserve our oceans. 🌎💙

#TidySeas #BenchmadeKnives #WaterSeries #OceanCleanup #MarineDebris #ProtectOurOceans #DoGoodFeelGood #leavenotrace

Tidy Seas x Deckers Brands Beach Clean-Up! 🌊♻️

We’re partnering with Deckers Brands to clean up our coastline and protect our oceans! Join us for a fun and impactful morning giving back to the environment. 🌎💙

📍 West Beach (by Santa Barbara Landing)
📅 Monday, March 10th
⏰ 10 AM - 12 PM

It’s going to be a busy clean-up weekend because we’re also hosting a clean-up on Sunday, March 9th—double the impact, double the fun! 🙌♻️

Fun fact: Every minute, the equivalent of one garbage truck of plastic enters the ocean. Let’s work together to keep our beaches clean and protect marine life! 🐠💙

We’ve got all the supplies—you just bring yourself, some friends, and good vibes! RSVP now at www.tidyseas.org. See you there! ✨

#TidySeas #DeckersBrands #BeachCleanup #SantaBarbara #ProtectOurOceans #KeepItClean #DoGoodFeelGood #leavenotrace

🌊 Mother Nature’s Not a Fan 🌊

Stormwater runoff has to go somewhere… and Mother Nature is making it clear she doesn’t want it! 😂 We stepped in to clean up the mess left behind and keep our beaches looking their best.

🌎 Fun Fact: Just one inch of rain in a city can generate millions of gallons of stormwater runoff, carrying trash and pollutants straight to the ocean. That’s why cleanups after storms are so important!

#TidySeas #BeachCleanup #StormRunoff #KeepItClean #OceanConservation

🌎 Fun Fact: Just one inch of rain in a city can generate millions of gallons of stormwater runoff, carrying trash and pollutants straight to the ocean. That’s why cleanups after storms are so important!

#TidySeas #BeachCleanup #StormRunoff #KeepItClean #oceanconservation

As we welcome 2025, our hearts are overflowing with gratitude for our incredible Tidy Seas family! 💙🌊 Your unwavering support, kindness, and passion have made the start of this year nothing short of amazing. ✨🙏 Every cleanup, every shared moment, and every act of care reminds us that together, we are making a real difference. ♻️💪

We are humbled and inspired by each and every one of you. 💖 Your dedication fuels our mission, and we couldn’t be more excited for the journey ahead. 🚀🌏 Thank you for being the heartbeat of Tidy Seas! Let’s keep making waves of change together! 🌊💙

Thank you @luredigitalofficial for the video 🙏and @ncannon_photography for the photos 📸

#TidySeasFamily 💙 #GratefulHearts 🙏 #2025Beginnings ✨ #OceanLove 🌊 #TogetherWeCan 💪 #WaveOfChange 🌊♻️

🏈 Happy Super Bowl Sunday! 🌊 While the game is in full swing, we’re out in Ventura picking up trash and keeping our coast clean! ♻️✨

Did you know? Super Bowl Sunday is one of the biggest days for waste in the U.S.! Over 50 million pounds of food waste and tons of plastic cups, bottles, and packaging get thrown away today alone! 😳🚯

Please make sure to recycle when possible, but more importantly, choose reusable cups, containers, and bags whenever you can! Every small action makes a big difference. 🌎💙

#TidySeas #SuperBowlSunday #PickUpTrash #KeepItClean #OceanConservation #Ventura #ProtectWhatYouLove #LeaveNoTrace #TrashFreeSeas #reducereuserecycle

🚨 Trap Recovery Mission 🚨

We teamed up with @cfsb.info and a group of commercial fishermen for a quick strike mission to recover traps that washed ashore! 🦞🌊 The crew crushed it—💪 hauling out 30 traps before we ran out of room. There are still a few left, so we’ll be heading back soon to finish the job! 🛶♻️

To tackle even bigger missions like this, we’re working toward getting a flatbed truck 🚛 so we can haul more debris and keep our coastlines clean! If you want to be part of the impact, visit our website through the link in our bio! 💙 Every bit of support helps us do more! 🌎♻️

This year is going to be HUGE—we’re just getting started! 🔥 Let’s keep the momentum rolling! 🚀

#TidySeas 🌊 #OceanCleanup ♻️ #ProtectOurCoast 🏝️ #MarineDebris 🚯 #KeepItClean 🧹 #TrashFreeSeas 🌎 #CommercialFishermen ⚓ #CommunityStrong 💙 #FlatbedForThePlanet 🚛

A new year, a bigger impact. 🌊💙

73 volunteers. 103 pounds of trash. That’s 103 pounds less polluting our oceans, harming wildlife, and washing up on our shores. This isn’t just a cleanup—it’s a movement. A promise. A fight for the future of our planet.

Every bottle cap, every plastic bag, every tangled fishing line we remove is a stand against the destruction of our home. And we’re just getting started. 💪

To our volunteers, to our sponsors, to everyone who believes in a cleaner world—this is because of you. And this year, we’re pushing harder than ever. More cleanups. More impact. More change.

Because the ocean doesn’t have a voice—but we do. And we refuse to let it drown in plastic.

Are you with us? 🌎♻️💙

Thank you to all our sponsors

@ncannon_photography
@santabarbaralanding
@hookandpressdonuts
@handlebarcoffee
@paliwineco
@seacreatureswine
@catandbirdclinic
@giovanisofcarpenteria
@ivycovebrand
@lurefishhouse
@cityofsb
@sbwaterfront
@fractelrunning
@sakitco
@vessi
@melin
@sherwinwilliams
@parasailsantabarbara

#TidySeas #ThisIsOurYear #FightForTheOcean #NoMorePlastic #BeachCleanup #ProtectWhatYouLove #strongertogether

After an amazing cleanup at West Beach today, we heard about a buried lobster trap north of Hendry’s Beach. 🦞💡 Thanks to our @agmproducts jack—donated by them—we were able to lift a trap filled with rocks and get underneath it! 💪♻️

Huge shoutout to AGM Products for their support in helping us create a cleaner, more sustainable future! 🌎✨ Every effort counts, and together, we’re making a real impact.

#TidySeas #MarineDebris #LeaveNoTrace #BeachCleanup #OceanConservation #SantaBarbara #sustainablefuture

If you haven’t already click the link in our bio and RSVP to our clean up this Sunday Feb 2nd 10-12pm at West Beach!

And stay tuned for some awesome things coming in the future with @vesselmastery 👀

🌊🌟 Let’s do it again, Santa Barbara! 🌟🌊

Join us Feb 2nd from 10 AM - 12 PM at West Beach for another epic clean-up! 🧹💙 Last time, we had an AMAZING turnout—let’s break 100 people again! 💪✨

We’ve got everything you need: buckets, pickers, gloves—you just bring your friends, family, and good vibes. 🎉👫👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 All ages welcome!

Together, we can make our beaches cleaner, safer, and more beautiful for the future. 🌴🌊

📍 Where: West Beach
📅 When: February 2nd, 10 AM - 12 PM

Let’s make waves for a better world! 🌎💙

#BeachCleanup #SantaBarbara #CleanBeaches #TidySeas #CommunityLove #OceanConservation #ProtectOurPlanet 🌊🧤🏖️

🌊✨ What an INCREDIBLE start to 2025! ✨🌊

We just had one of our biggest cleanups yet—105 amazing volunteers came together on Sunday, and together we removed 212 lbs of trash from our beaches! Seeing this community unite for a cleaner, healthier future is truly inspiring. Over the past year, the Tidy Seas family has grown beyond our wildest dreams, and we’re so excited for what’s to come.

A HUGE thank you to everyone who showed up, supported, and believed in our mission of a cleaner planet. You’re making a real difference! 🌎💙

Special thanks to our incredible sponsors:
@sbchickenranch 🍗
@hookandpressdonuts 🍩
@handlebarcoffee ☕️
@paliwineco 🍷
@angeliscotequila 🍹
@catandbirdclinic 🐾
@parasailsantabarbara 🌅
@fractelrunning 🖼️

And of course, we’re so grateful for the support from @sbwaterfront and @cityofsb for helping us make this event possible.

📸 Beautiful photos captured by @ncannon_photography & @jonstowe1 .

Here’s to an even brighter 2025 filled with more cleanups, more community, and more impact! Let’s keep growing together. 💪✨ #TidySeas #CleanBeaches #Grateful #CommunityPower #sustainability

🎉🌊 Happy New Year from Tidy Seas! 🌟🌎

As we dive into 2025, we’re thrilled to celebrate an incredible milestone—together, we’ve removed over 50,000 POUNDS of trash and debris from our beautiful coastlines and streets this past year! 💪🗑️✨

A HUGE thank you to our amazing volunteers, supporters, and partners—you’re the heart of this movement, and we couldn’t have done it without you. 💙🙌

Here’s to an even tidier 2025! 🐚♻️ Let’s continue protecting our planet, one clean-up at a time. 💡🌴

🌊 Stay tuned for exciting events, collaborations, and opportunities to make an impact in the year ahead!

#HappyNewYear 🎆 #TidySeas 🌊 #50KPoundsRemoved 🗑️ #OceanConservation 🐠 #BeachCleanup 🌴 #ProtectOurPlanet 🌎 #CommunityHeroes 💙 #KeepItTidy ♻️ #2025goals

@islandqualityseafood and @flipthepatti were busy on Christmas! Getting some traps off the beach from this last swell we had! And working with @cfsb.info on getting the usable ones back to the fisherman! Good work team! 💪🏼

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah from all of us at Tidy Seas! 🎄🕎

Here’s a fun fact: the amount of holiday cards sold each year in the U.S. could fill a football field 10 stories high! 📬✨ This year, consider saving some of your holiday cards to reuse as gift tags or decorations next year—it’s a small way to reduce waste and keep the season sustainable. 🌍

We’re so thankful for everyone who supported Tidy Seas in 2024. From clean-ups to donations and spreading the word, you’ve been a part of protecting our beaches and oceans. 🌊💙

Let’s keep giving back to our planet and creating a cleaner, healthier future together. Here’s to a joyful and impactful 2025! 🌟

#MerryChristmas #HappyHanukkah #TidySeas #OceanConservation #SustainableHolidays #TrashFreeSeas #ProtectOurPlanet #ReduceReuseRecycle #HolidaySeason #gratitude

This year has flown by, and we’re so grateful for everyone who’s been part of our mission to keep our beaches and oceans clean. 🌊✨

During the holiday season, waste increases by 25%—that’s an extra 1 million tons of trash in landfills and often in our environment. 🎄🚮 Let’s work together to reduce single-use plastics, reuse what we can, and make choices that help protect our planet. 🌎

To all of our volunteers and everyone who believes in a cleaner, healthier future, thank you. 💙 Together, we’re making a difference. Here’s to a bright and impactful 2025! 🌟
📸 shout out to @vesselmastery for making the reel and @ncannon_photography for the pictures. 💪🏼

#TidySeas #OceanConservation #TrashFreeSeas #CommunityLove #EcoFriendlyHolidays #SustainableLiving #ReduceReuseRecycle #ProtectOurPlanet #MarineConservation #CleanSantaBarbara #ThankYou

🎉 What a way to end the year! Our final clean-up at East Beach by the skate park was a HUGE success—we collected 193 lbs of trash with the help of 43 incredible volunteers! 🙌🌊 MAKING OUR TOTAL FOR THE YEAR 50,740lbs!!!!! 💪🏼

Special thanks to our amazing supporters:
🍩 @hookandpressdonuts for keeping us fueled with your top-notch donuts.
☕ @handlebarcoffee for donating coffee and keeping us caffeinated!
🍷 @paliwineco and @seacreatureswine for donating to our raffles—we can’t wait to team up again!
🐾 @catandbirdclinic for always supporting our mission.
🧢 @fractelrunning for the awesome hats—we’re excited to collaborate more in 2024!
🌊 @amfibionusa for your fantastic changing mats.
🍹 @angeliscotequila for your continued support from the very start.
📸 @ncannon_photography for your amazing photography.

And, of course, a MASSIVE shoutout to every single volunteer who showed up and made this possible. You’re all legends! 🐚💚

Here’s to an even bigger 2025! Thank you for helping us keep our beaches beautiful! 🌎✨

#BeachCleanUp #SantaBarbara #TidySeas #OceanConservation #TrashFreeSeas #CleanBeaches #VolunteersRock #Grateful #DonutsAndCoffee #communitylove

We were honored to team up with @invoca for an incredible beach cleanup at East Beach! 🌊✨ With an amazing turnout, we collected over 50 pounds of trash—every little piece makes a HUGE difference! 🙌💪 Thank you to everyone who joined us; your efforts are helping to protect our beautiful coastline.

Thank you @dawncafesb and @paliwineco for donating 🙏 And thank you @motomark1034 for taking the photos!🌍♻️

This past Sunday, we also hosted our last big cleanup of the year on the other side of East Beach! 🏖️ We had another amazing turnout, and here’s a fun challenge: Can anyone guess how much trash we collected? 🤔 Drop your guesses below, and stay tuned for the reel coming later this week! 🎥✨

#TidySeas #BeachCleanUp #SantaBarbara #ProtectOurOceans #GratefulForOurCommunity #EveryPieceCounts #OceanConservation #KeepItTidy #teamworkmakesthedreamwork

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Our Mission

Tidy Seas is here to educate and bring communities together to help relieve our beaches, coastlines, deserts, and Islands from trash and marine debris.

Who We Are

Tidy Seas was founded by Santa Barbara natives Ryan Wong and Randy Hughes after witnessing a boat recklessly dump bags of trash into the ocean. This shocking moment inspired the creation of a passionate community of volunteers dedicated to protecting our environment. Together, we clean beaches, educate communities about marine debris prevention, and work to preserve our coastlines for future generations.

Tidy Seas is an official 501(c)(3) corporation.

CONTACT TIDY SEAS

Get in touch with Tidy Seas to learn more about our work and how you can get involved. We'd love to hear from you.

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Tidy Seas is an official 501(c)(3) corporation. Your contribution is tax deductible under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 170.

EIN: 99-2007470

Santa Barbara, CA, USA

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