CITO @ Seal Beach

In case Save Our Beach cancels their event for any reason,
the CITO is automatically cancelled also.
This event is in Seal Beach, Orange County.

• Pre-register on this Save Our Beach website, for quick check-in process (no need to print tickets, your name will be on a list)
• Gloves will be provided (recommended to bring your own)
• Close-toed shoes encouraged
• Bags will be provided
• Pickers will be provided

Save Our Beach will be conducting a monthly beach clean-up on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9am to Noon at the beach parking lot at the end of 1st Street in Seal Beach (Orange County).  This Geocaching CITO event is tagging on to the Save Our Beach event.  Clean-ups happen 'Rain or Shine’.  In case Save Our Beach cancels their event, the CITO is automatically cancelled also. For example, if there is a tsunami warning.

LOGISTICS: 

Pre-Registration: For group name you can use Geocaching CITO.   Each adult participant must register separately. Minor children may register on a parent/guardian's registration. Dogs are not allowed on the beach. Register on the Save Our Beach website. In case Save Our Beach cancels the event they will send out a cancellation email to the email address you registered with.

Street Address and Parking: 15 1st Street, Seal Beach, CA 90740. Coordinates for parking as posted, the Marina may be your better option. When you park on the nearby streets pay attention to parking signs and time limits. Parking tickets are at least $65, and the parking enforcement visits frequently and tickets fast.

Gloves, Bags & Pickers: Check in at the Blue Canopy on the grass to receive a parking pass - please ask for the pass. (required if you park in this parking lot next to the Blue Canopy. Ask for validity on 1st ST and other streets).  Save Our Beach provides bags and pickers, but feel free to bring your own.

TERRAIN RATING

The terrain rating is 1.5 if you stay on the sand, off the rocks, and if you are collecting trash on the rocks of the jetty it is rated higher, for this even it is set at T4. Note that the rocks can be very slippery and can be dangerous. WET ROCKS ARE slippery, and may/will result in slips and possible injury. Wear adequate footwear. You may get wet. Protect yourself and your GPS or smartphone. Regarding the terrain rating, the choice is yours!  Either way, bring plenty water and wear a hat and apply sunscreen.

WHERE YOU FIND THE GEOCACHER GROUP

Cachers tend to spread out in a number of smaller groups along the jetty (the rocky area). Look for people wearing geocaching gear or apparel. Remember, you are one of us, and all cachers look alike.

THE LOG

The log will be comprised of a unique item from todays trash collection. The event host will bring sharpies to sign a log.

EARNING YOUR SMILIE

Should you arrive late, or simply DNF the CITO crew (sometimes we blend in with the muggle crowd quite well), if you attended the Save Our Beach cleanup and filled a bag of trash you earned your smilie. Selfies are desired but not required.

EARNING COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS

Students are eligible for up to three community service hours. Ask "Save our Beach" at the Blue Canopy in the parking lot for the paper you need.