Del Mar Community Cleanup Aims to Keep Beaches Green

Volunteers to gather litter across Del Mar's coastline and parks in sustainability initiative.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 4:39am

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An extremely blurred and abstracted photograph of people walking along a beach, with the ocean and sky visible in the distance, all captured in a warm, hazy, and dreamlike palette of soft browns, greens, and blues.The Del Mar community comes together to keep its picturesque coastline clean and pristine through a volunteer beach cleanup effort.Del Mar Today

The Del Mar Village Association is hosting a community cleanup event to help protect the local coastline and promote sustainability. Volunteers will gather at the 17th Street Del Mar Lifeguard Station before fanning out across the beach, parks, and nearby streets to collect litter using baskets from the Del Mar ShoreSaver Program.

Why it matters

Del Mar's picturesque coastline and natural beauty are vital assets for the local community and economy. This cleanup event aims to prevent pollution, support ecological health, and demonstrate the community's commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.

The details

Volunteers will use baskets provided by the Del Mar ShoreSaver Program, a partnership between the Del Mar Village Association, the City of Del Mar, EDCO, and Relic Coastal Collaborative, to collect litter across the beach, parks, and nearby streets. The Del Mar Lifeguards will host a complimentary breakfast of eggs and pancakes for all participants to enjoy after the cleanup.

  • The community cleanup event will take place on April 18, 2026.
  • Volunteers will meet at the 17th Street Del Mar Lifeguard Station before the cleanup begins.

The players

Del Mar Village Association (DMVA)

A local organization that promotes the economic and cultural vitality of Del Mar Village, the historic downtown district of Del Mar, California.

Del Mar Lifeguards

The team of lifeguards responsible for patrolling and maintaining the safety of Del Mar's beaches.

Del Mar ShoreSaver Program

A pioneering environmental initiative led by the DMVA in partnership with the City of Del Mar, EDCO, and Relic Coastal Collaborative, designed to keep Del Mar's beaches pristine and promote ecological health.

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What’s next

Volunteers are encouraged to register for the event in advance through the Del Mar Village Association's website to help organizers plan for the cleanup.

The takeaway

This community cleanup event demonstrates Del Mar's commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, ensuring the local coastline and natural beauty remain protected for residents and visitors alike.