Remember ‘ole Hurricane Marie back in 2014? That spinning beauty of a storm that brought Pipeline-style surf to Newport and J-Bay-esque rides to Malibu? Yeah, THAT unforgettable swell… And while Mama Marie may have delivered some of the
Well beach goers, the storm hit, but the sand didn’t. Despite heavy rain, most San Clemente creeks didn’t break through their bay mouth bars, meaning: little to no sediment reached the beaches. Even San Juan Creek, which opened up a lit
Well, after almost 10 months, Orange County finally has a proper rainstorm again. 100 years ago, that would have meant a major (and free) beach replenishment. Pardon? Let us explain… San Juan Creek begins high in the Santa Ana Mountains, desc
So, back to the Bay… Waimea Bay’s sand is almost entirely made up of the broken shells of organisms that once lived in the surrounding reefs. Unlike many beaches that are fed by river sediments or shifting coastal sands, Waimea’s s
Early 20th-century photos of Waimea Bay are confusing to the modern day viewer. The famous jump-rock (into water, of course) was once completely surrounded by beach. It begged the question: What on Earth happened to all that sand?! The answer&rsquo

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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Our Mission is to Raise Awareness of:

  • The critical state of San Clemente beaches and surf spots;

  • How natural sand replenishment to San Clemente beaches has been severely disrupted; and

  • The value of beaches and recurring beach nourishment programs.