Please read carefully! Kayak Shifts are FULL. To sign up for the waitlist you must email rachel@sandiegoriver.org. We expect a few spots to open up closer to the event.
Please email Rachel with the following details:
- Which shift you would like to sign-up for (Shift 1 or Shift 2) -Kayak Shifts ARE FULL - please email rachel@sandiegoriver.org for the waitlist
- How many participants in your group (4 max if borrowing our kayak)
- If you are bringing your own kayak or need to borrow one from us
It's that time of year again for our Annual Kayak Clean-Up! Once a year, the San Diego River Park Foundation receives special permissions and permits to put kayaks in the Estuary east of Ocean Beach. Volunteers will be able to kayak around the Estuary to clean all the accessible trash they can find. We have carefully timed this clean-up to coincide with the King Tides and to avoid the nesting season for specific endangered species, such as the Light-footed Ridgway's Rail.
This is a rare and unique opportunity to make a difference!! You can bring your own kayak, or SDRPF can provide a spot in a tandem kayak for you, but spots are very limited!
Kayak Shift 1: 7:00am - 8:30am (check-in at 6:30 am)
Kayak Shift 2: 9:00am - 10:30am (check-in at 8:30 am)
The Kayaking age limit is 13 if there is previous kayaking experience, any other inquiries for kayakers under 18 need to talk to us directly.
If kayaking is not your thing, but you still want to be a part of the fun, we are also running a clean-up along the shore from 10am - 12pm to help clean the entire estuary. To learn more about the shore clean-up and/or to sign up, please click here!
**We've added a recreational Guided Kayak Tour (just kayaking, no cleanup activities) in addition to the Kayak Cleanup where you will get a guided tour and learn about the plants and animals of the beautiful Estuary. Sign up for this recreational opportunity here! We have a few spots left to borrow kayaks and a some bring your kayak spots left. Suggested donation is $40. It's a once-a-year opportunity to get on the water here since we have a special permit and it is illegal the rest of the time. We hope to see you on the water!
Thank you to our partners at the City of San Diego for allowing this special event!
We would also like to extend our gratitude to Aqua Adventures for graciously letting us borrow their kayaks for our estuary clean-up - thank you!
