California Ocean Day
This year’s Ocean Day is on April 28th, 2026! All members of the public who love the ocean are invited — RSVP Required.
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What is California Ocean Day?
Ocean Day is a chance to bring our love of the ocean to the state’s Capitol in Sacramento. If you sign up for this 21st annual day of action, you can join part of a team that will meet with state leaders at the Capitol on April 28 to lobby in support of important legislation that will protect our coast and ocean. This is a chance to dip your toes into the world of ocean policy; as well as to hear from fellow activists, artists and decision makers from across the state who are passionate about our stretch of the Pacific Ocean. Details about priority advocacy issues will be live in April.
Learn
Come learn about the bills that leading ocean and coastal defenders in California are pushing this year.
Hear from decision-makers, non-profit representatives, legislative staff and artists about ocean issues affecting their community.
Lobby
Participants may attend 2-4 meetings with legislative staff, senators, assembly members and/or state agency representatives as part of a lobby team on April 28.
Teams will be organized in the lead up to Ocean Day.
Engage
Meet activists from around the state who love the ocean just as much as you do. Ocean Day is great for people interested in a career in ocean policy and/or passionate about affecting change along their slice of the coast.
Who can attend California Ocean Day?
Everyone. If you love the ocean, you’re invited. If you make art inspired by the sea, are interested in policy to protect the ocean, or want your state representatives know that you care about what happens to the coastline; then this day is for you. Food is provided for all registered participants throughout the day. Attendees need to determine their own travel and accommodation. Agenda to come!
