Coastal Walks San Francisco

Ocean Beach & Sunset Dunes

QBBA ASSEMBLE!! A little over a year ago, we put forth a valiant effort to name San Francisco's newest park "Plover Park." The name made it to the final four and, while it didn't win, Sunset Dunes has integrated Snowy Plovers as both an icon and an ICON through this park. They hosted a Welcome Back Plovers party, committed to restoration efforts that benefit all creatures, including the plovers, and have adopted the Snowy Plover as a mascot across park signage. There's even a beautiful plover mural! BUT NOW SOME PEOPLE WANT TO CLOSE THE PARK!! FOR CARS!!! A park that two million people visited last year! A park that people use all week! A park with skate ramps, playgrounds, hammocks, and delightfully car free access to pop onto the beach to see Snowy Plovers! For our September walk, we will be visiting Ocean Beach, to look for said Snowy Plovers (and other birds, of course), and checking out Sunset Dunes Park to see what happens when we choose community over cars. The No on G campaign will provide us with window signs for those who want to show their support for keeping this park open. They will also give us flyers if you are in the mood to hand them out within your communities. No pressure to join the campaign, but we wanted to take this opportunity to educate our community on this ballot measure. Queer Birding goes beyond being queer and liking birds. We look forward to seeing everyone after the summer "break" and can't wait to get our momentum back. Also, peep the earlier time for this event! Plovers are early risers.

Berkeley Rock Formations Nature Walk 🌲🪨🌳

Millions of years before the first humans arrived, North Berkeley was strewn with rock formations. Today the area includes lovely parks where remnants of its geologic past can be seen. Come join me on hike with El Cerrito Trail Trekkers has they host and lead us around Berkeley to explore and see amazing rock formations and the beautiful nature in Berkeley. Walk Leader Rodney Paul will discuss the Native American presence in this area, the creation of the parks, and their role in the first housing developments. The walk is 1.5 miles, 300 feet elevation gain. Bring poles if needed. The tour ends at Great Stoneface Park a 15 minute walk from our start. We will Meet: In the amphitheater of John Hinkel Park, 41 Somerset Place, Berkeley Website Link: https://www.ectrailtrekkers.org/hikes.html

Ocean Beach Stroll

The latest SF 55+ San Francisco Walking Group event takes place on Sundays at 1:00 p.m. at Java Beach at the Zoo Cafe, 2650 Sloat Boulevard, San Francisco. The route is to walk 3 blocks down Sloat Blvd. to the Upper Great Highway recreation path, continue walking until Judah Street and then turn around and go back to Java Beach. The walk varies between 90 minutes and 2 hours. Java Beach has a bathroom and there is also a public bathroom at Judah Street at the foot of the path at the halfway mark of the walk. The host is Weeming Yee, known as "Wee." **Rain Policy:** Rain cancels the walk **Dog Policy:** dog-friendly walk **Intensity:** Easy & Flat Walk 50 ft of elevation change **Route**: Up Ocean Beach and back **Restrooms:** Beginning (Java Beach on Sloat), Public restrooms every 3 blocks along the Great Hwy. **Distance:** 4 miles **Walk Talk:** Conversational **Pre-Walk**: no activities before walk **Post-Walk**: no activities after walk **Parking**: Parking is easy. **Grace Period:** 5 minutes **Running Late:** We'll walk to the Upper Great Highway and head North on the side path. You can't miss us! **Organizer contact:** Weeming Yee (415) 823-3279 **'Please be responsible' statement:** Please be sure that your dog is well-behaved around other dogs and while leashed, please be sure you do not trip anyone (group members or otherwise). This walk used to be through Stern Grove, but since the Summer Concert Series has started, this will be our walk for now!

Sunset Dunes stroll with Our Pups!

All are WELCOME!!! Bring yourself and your dog(s) and children, if you like, to walk the Great Highway — now named ***Sunset Dunes***, and then eat lunch at the amazingly wonderful all-vegan ***Judahlicious* !** **The Walk:** It is a 4-mile flat, easy walk (2 miles each way to Sloat and back). **Meet:** Judah and La Playa (near the public bathrooms, across the street from Java Beach Cafe) **Bring:** You, your friends, water for your dog and you, your appetite. **Lunch:** At the all-vegan Judahlicious (39th & Judah)

Ocean Beach Stroll

The latest SF 55+ San Francisco Walking Group event takes place on Sundays at 1:00 p.m. at Java Beach at the Zoo Cafe, 2650 Sloat Boulevard, San Francisco. The route is to walk 3 blocks down Sloat Blvd. to the Upper Great Highway recreation path, continue walking until Judah Street and then turn around and go back to Java Beach. The walk varies between 90 minutes and 2 hours. Java Beach has a bathroom and there is also a public bathroom at Judah Street at the foot of the path at the halfway mark of the walk. The host is Weeming Yee, known as "Wee." **Rain Policy:** Rain cancels the walk **Dog Policy:** dog-friendly walk **Intensity:** Easy & Flat Walk 50 ft of elevation change **Route**: Up Ocean Beach and back **Restrooms:** Beginning (Java Beach on Sloat), Public restrooms every 3 blocks along the Great Hwy. **Distance:** 4 miles **Walk Talk:** Conversational **Pre-Walk**: no activities before walk **Post-Walk**: no activities after walk **Parking**: Parking is easy. **Grace Period:** 5 minutes **Running Late:** We'll walk to the Upper Great Highway and head North on the side path. You can't miss us! **Organizer contact:** Weeming Yee (415) 823-3279 **'Please be responsible' statement:** Please be sure that your dog is well-behaved around other dogs and while leashed, please be sure you do not trip anyone (group members or otherwise). This walk used to be through Stern Grove, but since the Summer Concert Series has started, this will be our walk for now!

Tuesday walk by the beach! Dogs welcome, too :)

Sunday 9a Walk McLaughlin Eastshore Park at the Berkeley Marina

COVID NOTE: Please be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Masking is optional. Please arrive a bit early as we leave promptly at 9:00a. This is a 70 minute mostly level loop with options (some return halfway). We meet at the entrance gate on Marina Blvd (see map). Reminder: no dogs. Questions? Please call or email Mark: 510-684-4092 mhe943-meetup@yahoo.com Optional: arrive early for unsupervised stretching.

Sunday 9a Walk McLaughlin Eastshore Park at the Berkeley Marina

COVID NOTE: Please be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Masking is optional. Please arrive a bit early as we leave promptly at 9:00a. This is a 70 minute mostly level loop with options (some return halfway). We meet at the entrance gate on Marina Blvd (see map). Reminder: no dogs. Questions? Please call or email Mark: 510-684-4092 mhe943-meetup@yahoo.com Optional: arrive early for unsupervised stretching.

Tuesday walk by the beach! Dogs welcome, too :)

Ocean Beach Stroll

The latest SF 55+ San Francisco Walking Group event takes place on Sundays at 1:00 p.m. at Java Beach at the Zoo Cafe, 2650 Sloat Boulevard, San Francisco. The route is to walk 3 blocks down Sloat Blvd. to the Upper Great Highway recreation path, continue walking until Judah Street and then turn around and go back to Java Beach. The walk varies between 90 minutes and 2 hours. Java Beach has a bathroom and there is also a public bathroom at Judah Street at the foot of the path at the halfway mark of the walk. The host is Weeming Yee, known as "Wee." **Rain Policy:** Rain cancels the walk **Dog Policy:** dog-friendly walk **Intensity:** Easy & Flat Walk 50 ft of elevation change **Route**: Up Ocean Beach and back **Restrooms:** Beginning (Java Beach on Sloat), Public restrooms every 3 blocks along the Great Hwy. **Distance:** 4 miles **Walk Talk:** Conversational **Pre-Walk**: no activities before walk **Post-Walk**: no activities after walk **Parking**: Parking is easy. **Grace Period:** 5 minutes **Running Late:** We'll walk to the Upper Great Highway and head North on the side path. You can't miss us! **Organizer contact:** Weeming Yee (415) 823-3279 **'Please be responsible' statement:** Please be sure that your dog is well-behaved around other dogs and while leashed, please be sure you do not trip anyone (group members or otherwise). This walk used to be through Stern Grove, but since the Summer Concert Series has started, this will be our walk for now!

Sunday 9a Walk McLaughlin Eastshore Park at the Berkeley Marina

COVID NOTE: Please be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Masking is optional. Please arrive a bit early as we leave promptly at 9:00a. This is a 70 minute mostly level loop with options (some return halfway). We meet at the entrance gate on Marina Blvd (see map). Reminder: no dogs. Questions? Please call or email Mark: 510-684-4092 mhe943-meetup@yahoo.com Optional: arrive early for unsupervised stretching.

Coastal Cleanup Day at Shimada Friendship Park

Join The Watershed Project and Supervisor John Gioia's Office for **Coastal Cleanup Day** at **Shimada Friendship Park** on **September 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM** to cleanup our shoreline and make space for all creatures! [RSVP here!](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coastal-cleanup-day-at-shimada-friendship-park-tickets-1994883596538?aff=oddtdtcreator) This year's Coastal Cleanup Day theme, **Making Space for All Creatures**, highlights how every piece of litter removed helps create cleaner, healthier habitats for the birds, fish, mammals, and other wildlife that call the Bay home. By caring for our shoreline, we're protecting the places where people and wildlife can thrive together. We're also celebrating the 50th anniversary of the California Coastal Act, the landmark law that has protected California's coast by preserving habitats, safeguarding wildlife, and ensuring public access to our shorelines. Participating in Coastal Cleanup Day is one way we can continue that legacy, helping protect the coast and Bay we all love for generations to come. A huge part of Coastal Cleanup Day is collecting data that helps scientists, communities, and policymakers better understand and prevent marine debris. Along with removing trash, volunteers will participate in interactive educational activities to learn how their efforts contribute to healthier ecosystems and cleaner waterways. Please wear layers, a hat and/or sunscreen, and closed-toe shoes. Cleanup supplies will be provided, but if you have them, please bring a bucket, reusable gloves, and a reusable water bottle to help us reduce waste. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with nature, meet new friends, and make space for all creatures! See you there!