Since 2019, the California Coastal Commission has embedded Environmental Justice into every decision—ensuring all voices count.

Going to be power-packed! California Coastal Commission, California State Coastal Conservancy, California Coastal Protection Network, UCSC Center for Coastal Climate Resilience, Azul, and California Natural Resources Agency come together to discuss five decades of coastal stewardship and resilience.

📍Coastal Access Spotlight: Centennial Park in Coronado Thanks to the California Coastal Commission and the Coastal Act for ensuring that all of these public accessways are free and open every day of the year. #thankyoucoastalact #coastalaccess

📍Coastal Access Spotlight: Centennial Park in Coronado Thanks to the California Coastal Commission and the Coastal Act for ensuring that all of these public accessways are free and open every day of the year. #thankyoucoastalact #coastalaccess

This plate takes kids to the beach! If you own a car in California, your license plate can fund grants for kids to go to the beach to learn, play, and care for our coast and ocean. Get a Whale Tail Plate today! ecoplates.com

Nearly every section of coast enjoyed by the public today is the direct result of one or more decisions based on the Coastal Act. The trails are walked, the waves are surfed, the vistas are open for all to enjoy. Please share your memory with us! survey.alchemer.com/s3/8645820/T...

Thank you for protecting our coast and ocean❣️💌🐳 #thankyoucoastalact #californiacoastalcommission #valentinesday

“People of all ages can learn and teach about coastal and ocean ecosystems and do something to help protect them… Westport California’s stunning black sand beach with access stairway Photo: Sean Drake, California Coastal Commission #thankyoucoastalact

The Coastal Commission’s website, www.coastal.ca.gov, will be undergoing maintenance on Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 6:00PM-10:00PM PST, and the website may be unavailable during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Calling all California middle and high school students! Climate change, caused by the burning of fossil fuels like oil and gas, is impacting communities in California and across the globe.

The Coastal Commission’s website, www.coastal.ca.gov, will be undergoing maintenance on Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 6:00PM-10:00PM PST, and the website may be unavailable during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience.

📍Coastal Access Spotlight: Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay Thanks to the California Coastal Commission and the Coastal Act for ensuring that all of these public accessways are free and open every day of the year. #thankyoucoastalact #coastalaccess #californiacoastalcommission

Play a part in protecting and enhancing California’s coast & ocean for present and future generations by sowing seeds of #CoastalStewardship today. Learn about the Protect Our Coast and Oceans fund at CheckTheCoast.org. #CaliforniaCoastalCommission #ProtectOurCoastAndOcean

Day two of the Coastal Commission's February public meeting is live now at cal-span.org/meeting/ccc_...

"From Land to Sea, Whale Tail Grant Educates Students," with Explore Ecology www.edhat.com/news/from-la...

February California Coastal Commission Meeting begins in Half Moon Bay. Watch live: cal-span.org/meeting/ccc_... #californiacoastalcommission

The first California Coastal Commission meeting of 2026 will begin at 9am, Wednesday, February 4th, at the Oceano Hotel & Spa, 280 Capistrano Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019. ➡️ You can find the agenda and link to the live stream here: www.coastal.ca.gov/meetings/age... #californiacoastalcommission

Excited to be joining @wadecrowfoot.bsky.social and hundreds of partners for California’s Outdoors for All Convening in Sacramento. #OutdoorForAll

“It's the wetlands that haven't been filled, it's the access that hasn't been lost, it's the agricultural lands that haven’t been converted. It's the highly scenic and environmentally sensitive habitat areas that haven't been spoiled or destroyed." #worldwetlandsday

The first California Coastal Commission meeting of 2026 will begin at 9am, Wednesday, February 4th, at the Oceano Hotel & Spa, 280 Capistrano Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019. ➡️ You can find the agenda and link to the live stream here: www.coastal.ca.gov/meetings/age... #californiacoastalcommission

Thank you for protecting our coast and ocean! 🐋💙 #thankyoucoastalact #californiacoastalcommission #coastalstewardship

The Statewide Strategy for the Coexistence of California Fishing Communities and Offshore Wind Energy is now available for public review and comment. There will be an informational briefing at the Coastal Commission meeting on Feb. 5. You can submit comments until Feb. 23. Details: conta.cc/4jMDCHO

Our California Natural Resources Agency partner, Tahoe Conservancy, is seeking public feedback:

Deadline is Thursday! California students in kindergarten through 12th grade can submit artwork or poetry about California's coast and ocean by January 29, 2026 (5pm PST). Enter: www.coastal.ca.gov/art-poetry #poem #californiacoast

Watching the waves roll in is sometimes just what you need to get ready for the challenge of tomorrow. Take some strength from the power of the ocean. #ThankYouCoastalAct

Letter of Intent due Friday, February 20, 2026

The U.S. government is requesting public comment on their proposal for new offshore oil leases on the California coast. Comments are due by Jan. 23. How to comment: www.regulations.gov/commenton/BO... Press release: www.doi.gov/pressrelease... The government’s proposal: www.boem.gov/sites/defaul...

Thanks to the Coastal Act, sensitive ecosystems and natural resources are protected, public access is ensured, and coastal dependent activities can thrive. See the text of the Coastal Act here: www.coastal.ca.gov/coastact.pdf #thankyoucoastalact

Once upon a #2016. The Peter Douglas Wetlands at the San Dieguito Lagoon were newly named and a bit of birdwatching was in order. #nostalgia #thankyoucoastalact #californiacoastalcommission

🐋Beach Cleanups 🐋Pollution Prevention 🐋Coastal Access 🐋K-12 Education & Field Trips 🐋Ecological Restoration 🐋Public Awareness: www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/che... #protectourcoastandocean

The U.S. government is requesting public comment on their proposal for new offshore oil leases on the California coast. Comments are due by Jan. 23. How to comment: www.regulations.gov/commenton/BO... Press release: www.doi.gov/pressrelease... The government’s proposal: www.boem.gov/sites/defaul...

Jaw-dropping Bay Area coastline opens to public for first time in a century www.sfgate.com/local/articl...

Our K-12 Coastal Art & Poetry Contest is open! Entry Deadline: January 29, 2026, 5:00pm. Learn how to enter: www.coastal.ca.gov/art-poetry/ Artwork: The Squawk by Keith Yiu-Cheuk Lau, Fremont

Reminder! Our tide pools are magical, but it is important to practice proper tide pooling etiquette. You can follow some simple rules to keep yourself and the tide pool creatures safe and happy. 🐚 🦀 #tidepooling #californiacoast

Thanks to the generous support of the Whaletail Grant @thecacoast.bsky.social 22 participants and their families to the Living Coast Discovery Center in Chula Vista. Families explored the aquarium and coastal exhibits, and the connection between wetlands and the ocean.

This is the “highest tide ever recorded {at the tide gauge at the North Spit of Humboldt Bay}...Stronger winds today and another 24 hours” will likely lead to an even higher record. kymkemp.com/2026/01/02/r...

Happy 2026 from all of us at the California Coastal Commission! This year marks the 50th anniversary of the passage of the California Coastal Act.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy New Year. Here's to a 2026 full of days spent enjoying the California coast. #ProtectOurCoastAndOcean

Last #KingTides of the Winter: Friday January 2nd & Saturday January 3rd conta.cc/3YdkfxR

Catch up on the highlights from the December California Coastal Commission meeting: San Luis Obispo conservation and hiking trails, Santa Monica affordable housing, Malibu beach access… Read the Coastal Currently Newsletter: conta.cc/4j2IFnf photo: Mike Long Riding Towards Sunset Morro Bay

Don't forget, the final #KingTides of the season are January 2-3! Round out the holidays with some time at the shoreline observing the tides on your own or by joining a community event (taking place from Shelter Cove to San Diego). www.coastal.ca.gov/kingtides/

Can recommend a CA whale tail plate. Great cause! 🌊 (Nobody understands my plate IRL but my Sherlock Holmes friends here will!)

Looking for gift ideas? Consider a Whale Tail License Plate. It’s a way to do a little something to protect our coast and ocean—and in style. May your days be merry and bright! www.coastal.ca.gov/whaletailplate

California Coastal Art & Poetry Contest For California Students In K-12! Enter online at coastal.ca.gov/art-poetry or mail in your entry. ¡Concurso De Arte Y Poesía De La Costa! Inscríbase en línea en coastal.ca.gov/art-poetry/espanol.html o envíe su trabajo de arte o poesía por correo

The final day of the California Coastal Commission December meeting starts at 9am. Watch live at cal-span.org/meeting/ccc_...

Thank you everyone who submitted photos of California #KingTides so far this season. See the photos at arcg.is/0Gy5Cq. The final California King Tides Project dates of the season are Jan. 2 & 3. Learn how to join us at www.coastal.ca.gov/kingtides/

Starting soon. Watch live at cal-span.org/meeting/ccc_...

Why is it important to get more kids to the California coast, and how is that goal being achieved? Kids Belong at the Beach: youtu.be/JeAZbLagMRI?...

Para contactarnos, favor de navegar a nuestra página de recursos en español aquí: www.coastal.ca.gov/spanish/ #californiacoastalcommission

Starting momentarily. Watch live at cal-span.org/meeting/ccc_...