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Looking Good Santa Barbara

Welcome to Looking Good Santa Barbara, a program of the Sustainability & Resilience Department! The Clean Community Division and Creeks Division offer a variety of volunteer opportunities to help beautify our City, from monthly neighborhood cleanups to independent volunteer work, with options to fit any schedule or commitment level. 

Join us in making a positive impact on our community - explore how you can get involved today!

Upcoming Volunteer Events

Jan 25, 20259:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Neighborhood Cleanup | Cacique and Alisos Street
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Feb 22, 20259:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Neighborhood Cleanup | San Andres and Micheltorena Street
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Mar 15, 20259:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Neighborhood Cleanup | Salsipuedes and Ortega Street
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Join a Monthly Cleanup

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The Clean Community Division hosts monthly cleanups at different locations throughout our community. Drop by and help beautify our City!

View the list of upcoming events above, follow us on social media (see links in the page footer), or subscribe to our mailing list to be notified of volunteer opportunities.

Plan a Group Volunteer Event

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Coordinate a group clean-up activity for your school, business, or organization! We can work with you to select a date and project that suits your needs. 

Options include litter and graffiti removal, beach or creek cleanups, native planting, or invasive plant removal.

Contact us at Sustainability@SantaBarbaraCA.gov to get started.

Independent Cleanups

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Want to clean up your neighborhood or your favorite beach on your own time? Need community service hours? We can support you with cleanup materials and service verification. 

Email us at Sustainability@SantaBarbaraCA.gov for details.

Adopt-a-Beach

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The Creeks Division administers the California Coastal Commission's Adopt-a-Beach Program in the City of Santa Barbara. 

Get involved in existing Adopt-a-Beach activities through the organizations below, or contact us at Creeks@SantaBarbaraCA.gov to learn more about adopting a beach of your own!

West Beach: Santa Barbara Channelkeeper
East Beach at Mission Creek Lagoon: Santa Barbara Urban Creeks Council
East Beach: Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Youth Fundraising

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The Clean Community Division is proud to sponsor an opportunity for youth groups to earn up to $500 while cleaning up their community. 

To receive funding, groups must provide a Certificate of Insurance & Endorsement additionally insuring the City of Santa Barbara, a Letter of Understanding agreeing to the terms of the program, and Volunteer Waivers for each person participating in the event.

Submit our Interest Form to get started, or email us at Sustainability@SantaBarbaraCA.gov with any questions.