Police Warn About Upcoming 'Beach Takeover' Parties In The East Bay

Authorities say the unpermitted events are being advertised on social media and raise concerns over safety and supervision of minors.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 7:37pm

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Police in Alameda, California are warning parents about two upcoming 'beach takeover' parties being promoted on social media for the East Bay region. The events, scheduled for this Sunday and St. Patrick's Day, are taking place at Crown Beach in the East Bay Regional Park District and are geared towards young people. Authorities are concerned about the lack of permits, supervision of minors, and potential for dangerous consequences, including an 'assassin' style game using water guns and balloons.

Why it matters

These types of unsanctioned mass gatherings can pose public safety risks, especially when minors are involved. Police want to get ahead of the issue to prevent any unintended harm or property damage that could occur at the events.

The details

The two 'beach takeover' parties are being advertised on social media and are scheduled for this Sunday and St. Patrick's Day at Crown Beach in the East Bay Regional Park District. Police say the events are specifically geared towards 'young people' and one of them promotes an 'assassin' style game using water guns and water balloons, which authorities warn could lead to 'unintended and dangerous consequences' based on past similar incidents.

  • The events are scheduled for this Sunday (March 16, 2026) and St. Patrick's Day (March 17, 2026).

The players

East Bay Regional Park District

The regional park district that oversees Crown Beach, where the unauthorized events are scheduled to take place.

Alameda Police Department

The local police department that is warning the public about the upcoming 'beach takeover' parties and will be increasing staffing and patrols to help ensure public safety at Crown Beach.

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What’s next

Police are urging parents and guardians to talk with their children to discourage them from participating in the unauthorized 'beach takeover' parties.

The takeaway

These types of unsanctioned mass gatherings, especially those involving minors, can pose significant public safety risks. Authorities are taking proactive steps to prevent any dangerous incidents or property damage by increasing patrols and warning the community about the upcoming events.