Beaches are disappearing. We explain why, and spotlight how to bring them back.
Bring Back Our Beaches is a coastal advocacy nonprofit using storytelling, science, and public education to show why beaches matter, why they are vanishing, and what smart coastal management can do about it.
What We Do
Explain the Problem
Beaches are not static strips of sand. They are moving coastal systems. We break down why sand is disappearing, what changed, and why the answer is different from place to place.
Spotlight Solutions
From sand bypass systems to beach nourishment, reefs, dunes, and better monitoring, we highlight the tools communities are using to protect beaches and surf spots.
Build Public Support
Beaches are public infrastructure, economic engines, storm buffers, ecosystems, and cultural landmarks. Our work helps communities understand what is at stake — and what action looks like.
New to the Issue? Start Here.
If you care about beaches but have never heard terms like sediment budget, littoral cell, beach nourishment, or sand bypassing, this is the place to start. Beach loss is not always simple — but the basics are easier to understand than most people think.
Featured Stories
A Growing Voice for Beaches and Surf Spots
BBOB began in San Clemente, where disappearing sand turned a local beach issue into a broader public conversation. Today, our work uses research, storytelling, and visual media to help people understand why beaches are shrinking, and what smart coastal management can do about it.
12,000+ petition signatures opposing rock-only coastal protection
Broad voter support for coastal protection funding
Research-driven stories, explainers, and public education campaigns
Global focus from San Clemente to the Gold Coast, North Shore, and beyond
Help Us Tell the Story of Disappearing Beaches
BBOB’s work is built around public education. Your support helps fund research, writing, visuals, videos, outreach, and advocacy tools that make coastal issues easier to understand — and harder to ignore.