The Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's ocean, waves, and beaches, for all people, through a powerful activist network.
The powerful activist network is at the heart of our mission and this network is powered by volunteers- each local chapter is made up of volunteers who are living, working, and playing in their local community. These volunteers are the eyes and ears of the organization, they know what the local issues are, what their communities care about, and have the relationships to make things happen.
Here in California, we have 16 chapters, powered by nearly 200 chapter leaders, and 10,000+ members! These inspiring individuals are working up and down our coast to protect (and enjoy!) our ocean, waves, and beaches and we are so grateful for all of their efforts and so inspired by all of their impacts.
Thank you to all of our Surfrider Volunteers!
We couldn’t do this work without you.
Find your local Surfrider chapter to get involved today.
Meet just a few of the incredible Surfrider Volunteers in California!
San Diego Activist Spotlight
Meet the team at Surfrider North Orange County
Los Angeles Activist Spotlight
Los Angeles Activist Spotlight
Ventura Volunteer Spotlight
Meet the team at Surfrider San Luis Obispo
Meet the team at Surfrider Santa Cruz
Meet the team at Surfrider Marin
As Surfrider's Northern California Regional Manager, Sara supports the chapters from San Mateo County up to Humboldt County with campaigns, programs, and operations. After earning a B.S. in Ecology from UC San Diego and an M.S. in Marine Science from UC Santa Barbara, Sara has focused her career on developing and delivering science education and outreach programs to foster ocean literacy, create connection, and to instill the importance of protecting our oceans to audiences of all ages. After many years working with the national marine sanctuaries, she is thrilled to align her passion and purpose of protecting our ocean and coast through community engagement and action with the Surfrider Foundation. In her free time, you can find Sara hiking, paddling, and enjoying the awe inspiring nature of Northern California with her family.