When natural sand replenishment cycles are disrupted, surf spots, beaches, and coastal communities can become vulnerable. San Clemente’s sand crisis is a story decades in the making, but nature-based solutions are available. Read the full story
JUST IN...we’ve got a Mariposa Progress Report for ya. Here’s what’s going down as we speak: Crews are replacing failed riprap (boulders) at Areas 1 & 2 (by North Beach). Also, the damaged pedestrian bridge at Area 3 (by 204s)
Here’s a cold, hard fact: Beaches run the show. Let us explain… As far as recreation goes, beaches draw more visitors than state and national parks, pro sports events, amusement parks, cruises, and NASCAR…COMBINED. And beachgoers
Let’s talk about plans. OCTA’s Coastal Rail Resiliency plan. It originally (2023) identified four critical areas in San Clemente and called for lots of rock—but zero sand. At Site 4 (State Beach south) they proposed nearly a mile
When it comes to trade, America counts every dollar lost. Crunch the numbers and that’s a $382 billion deficit with China and $130 billion with Mexico. Clearly, the subject of tariffs dominate the headlines, causing us to lose sleep over manufa

San Clemente’s coastline, like much of the Southern California coastline, has been under duress for over a decade. What are the root causes, the solutions, and the tradeoffs between taking action and not? Watch this 13-minute video by the team at Bring Back Our Beaches for the answers.

“Running Out of Time” - the movie that launched Bring Back Our Beaches - highlights San Clemente’s disappearing beaches and its need for a recurring beach nourishment program.

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The Business of Beaches
The Business of Beaches

The “Business of Beaches” highlights the vital role coastlines play in driving local economies, supporting jobs, and sustaining communities. From sand replenishment efforts in Southern California to success stories across the nation, this series showcases the tangible benefits of preserving and investing in our beaches

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Unintended Consequences
Unintended Consequences

The “Unintended Consequences” series explores how human interventions—such as jetties and groins—intended to improve coastal environments often lead to unexpected and sometimes negative effects on surf breaks and coastal ecosystems.

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All About Beaches
All About Beaches

BBOB's "All About Beaches" series - a science-based guide to the San Clemente coast - breaks down complicated coastal processes into easily understood concepts.

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Mission:

Bring Back Our Beaches (BBOB) started as an organization aimed at raising awareness of sand loss at San Clemente beaches, the factors behind it, and advocating for recurring sand replenishment. BBOB is now expanding its efforts to drive awareness and outcome for threatened beaches and surf spots globally.