California Coastal Arts and Ocean Alliance

California Coastal Arts and Ocean Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2025 in Santa Barbara, California. Our mission is to create awareness of the coastal environment through art and education, focusing on creativity, conservation and sustainability by promoting, fulfilling and inspiring activities for all now and in the future.

We are passionate about the ocean environment.  It provides us so much, from the air we breathe to regulating our climate, transportation, food, medicine, recreation and more.  But we are not alone, as we share this wonderful ocean environment with many living creatures, making us a part of this diverse ocean community. Please join us in the journey to make a difference in this beautiful place we call home.

How We Make a Difference:

• Environmental Advocacy: Promoting environmental stewardship through beach clean ups and upcycling.

• Support for the Arts: Actively promoting and supporting the arts.

• Youth Development: Enhancing children’s interpersonal skills and building their intrapersonal strengths.

• Public Education: Educating the community on reclamation and environmental impact through hands-on activities such as park, beach, and forest clean-ups, field trips, and nature walks.

• Disaster Assistance: Providing essential support to local and state areas, including cities and parks, during times of disaster.

Our Programs:

Current Programs:

• Santa Barbara Sea Glass and Ocean Arts Festival

  • Artists

  • Lectures

  • Workshops

  • Nonprofit Lawn

  • Treasure Contest

  • Collectors Corner

  • Music

  • Food

New Programs:

• Sea Glass Gala (coming in 2026)

  • Fundraiser Dinner

  • Artistic Reveal

  • Silent Auction

Proposed Programs:

• Membership Program

  • Beachcombing Walks and Collecting

• Beach Clean Up into Art

• Beach Sand Art Drawings

• Sand Castle Contest