Central Coast Tidepooling & Kelp Foraging - California
December 13, 2025 — 10:00am - 12:30pm PT
Last day to register: December 11, 2025
Join us for a kelp foraging tour at a local tidepool!
We will learn the basics of how to harvest kelp, then go out into the tidepools to explore. While walking around the pools, we are likely to see species such as sea stars, nudibranchs (sea slugs), crabs, and more!
With the help of our guide, we will have the opportunity to forage and sample different types of kelp.
The path from the parking lot to the tidepools is a dirt trail, about 0.3 miles downhill. There are wooden steps, and a creek crossing along a plank footbridge.
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We ask folks under the age of 18 to please register themselves and an adult to accompany them. This event is intended for the LGBTQ+ community. If you require a service dog to attend, please let us know and we’ll collaborate with you on how to keep you both comfortable and hydrated at this event.
GENERAL INFO
Location: San Luis Obispo area, CA (Chumash & Salinan lands)
Parking: Large, free-to-park gravel lot with plenty of spots. There is a port-a-potty if you need to use the bathroom before or after the event.
Pets: While we love pets, we ask that furry friends remain at home for this adventure - tell them we said hi! Hike: The dirt trail from the parking lot to the tidepools is about 0.3 miles downhill. There are wooden steps, and a creek crossing along a plank footbridge.
Meet: December 13, 2025
Cost: This event is completely free to access! We welcome donations of any amount, which help us continue to provide these programs. We appreciate your support and your contribution!
Bring: Bring comfortable, sturdy shoes. Sandals or water shoes such as Tevas or Keens are ideal, but close-toed shoes like hiking shoes are okay too, just keep in mind they may get wet. Please also wear warm layers, a hat, sunscreen, and anything else you need to be comfortable outside for 2.5 hours. You are also welcome to bring a change of clothes in the unlikely event that you get wet while in the tidepools.
COVID SAFETY
Masks are not required during this event, however they are welcomed if wearing one allows you to better engage with the group. PLEASE be mindful of your own and group safety. If you or anyone in your household are not feeling well, do not participate in this event.
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Information for our land acknowledgment was gathered from nativeland.ca, which provides an estimate of original indigenous land occupation, but does not take into account migratory patterns or movement of the many surrounding communities. We recognize the historical complexity of indigenous movement across the land, and honor with gratitude the many, many surviving native nations whose land we benefit from in our work to diversify the outdoors.