California King Tides Project
How to Participate |
King Tides Photo Gallery |
About King Tides |
Educator Resources
The California King Tides Project helps people visualize future sea level
by observing the highest high tides of today. You can help by taking
and sharing photos of the shoreline during King Tides to create a record of the changes to
our coast from sea level rise. Find
out when and how high King Tides will be near you. Learn how to participate by
uploading your photos via a web browser or with a free app.
Check back soon to see all the California King Tides photos displayed on an
interactive story map.
King Tides are coming:
December 22 and 23, 2018
January 20 and 21, 2019.
Join #KingTides:
Join a local King Tides event:
Saturday, December 15, 2018 (pre-King Tides)
CHINA CAMP VILLAGE TALK: KING TIDES!
Marin County, San Rafael
China Camp State Park Village Museum
Dec. 15, 4:30pm-5:30pm
Presented by San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and Friends of China Camp
Learn what extreme high tides can tell us about sea level rise. In this evening talk, hear
what scientists have learned so far and how they are learning more through research at
China Camp. FOCC Members — Free. General Public — $5. Info and registration (required):
friendsofchinacamp.org/event/village-talk-king-tides
Thursday, December 20, 2018 (pre-King Tides)
HIGH TIDE WALK
Contra Costa County, Richmond
Shimada Friendship Park, at Peninsula Drive and Marina Bay Parkway
Dec. 20, 9am-11am
Presented by Friends of Five Creeks
During high winter tides, shorebirds cluster in remaining bits of marsh and water birds
come close to shore. Enjoy these colorful winter migrants and talk about a future of
rising tides with Friends
of Five Creeks' president Susan Schwartz. Free. Bring binoculars if you
have them. No RSVP needed. Wear sturdy walking shoes. Bring water and sticks if you use them.
Info: (510) 848-9358, f5creeks@gmail.com
Saturday, December 22, 2018
KING TIDES AT THE MARSH
Humboldt County, Arcata
Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center, 569 S G Street
Dec. 22, 11am-12:30pm
Presented by Friends of the Arcata Marsh
Meet leader Elliott Dabill at the Interpretive Center for a walk to view the results
of an 8.49-foot tide on the Arcata Marsh. Loaner binoculars available with photo ID.
For more information, call (707) 826-2359.
A ROYAL WALK WITH THE KING TIDES
San Francisco County, San Francisco
Between Piers 3 and 5 on the Bay side of the buildings
Dec. 22, 10am
Presented by the Exploratorium and Port of San Francisco
Join Exploratorium and Port of San Francisco staff for a stroll along the waterfront
to observe, photograph and
discuss the King Tide. We'll talk about what causes the tides, why we have King Tides
at this time of year, and how to participate in the California King Tides Project.
We'll meet rain or shine. Come see the future! Free. Info: Lori Lambertson,
llambertson@exploratorium.edu,
www.exploratorium.edu/visit/calendar/king-tide-walk-december-2018
CAPTURE THE KING TIDE NATURE WALK
Orange County, Dana Point
Dana Point Harbor
Dec. 22, 10:30am-11:30am
Presented by The Ocean Institute
Learn about tides and how sea level rise is impacting our local coastline, then head
to the local marine protected area to document the effects of the King Tides as a
citizen scientist. Info: www.ocean-institute.org
PONTO BEACH KING TIDE EVENT
San Diego County, Carlsbad
Ponto Beach, by the parking lot on the west side of Coast Hwy north of LaCosta Avenue
Dec. 22, 8am
Presented by Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation and Preserve Calavera
Participate in citizen science at your local beach. This is an opportunity to see the
impact of a king tide...a preview of what climate change will bring. Bring your camera
and your coffee. Info: pdecino@preservecalavera.org
Sunday, December 23, 2018
FLOODED WITH SCIENCE AND SEAWATER
Marin County, San Rafael
China Camp State Park
Dec. 23, 11:30am-1:30pm
Presented by San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and Friends of China Camp
Celebrate winter with a beautiful short hike and lots of science at China Camp State Park! Join
scientist and educator Sarah Ferner from San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
to learn about the marsh, scientific research occurring there, and what king tides can teach
us about sea level rise. Info and registration (required):
friendsofchinacamp.org/event/king-tide-hike-2
COFFEE SOCIAL AND COASTAL EROSION SITE VISIT
San Francisco County, San Francisco
Java Beach on Sloat at 45th Avenue
Dec. 23, 10am
Presented by Surfrider Foundation
Meet up at Java Beach coffee shop at 10am. Have coffee and chat about Surfrider's Restore Sloat
campaign, then walk down the street to visit the Sloat erosion site at Ocean Beach for the 11am
king tide.
KING TIDE WALK
Santa Clara County, Palo Alto
Lucy Evans Baylands Nature Interpretive Center, at the end of Embarcadero Road
Dec. 23, Noon-1:15pm
This will be a 1-1.5 mile walk on level ground, packed dirt and asphalt. Compare water levels
and check out possible flooding (from land). Info: Corinne C. DeBra,
corinne.debra@gmail.com
KING TIDES AT THE BAY
Orange County, Newport Beach
Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center
Dec. 23, 8am-10am
Presented by Orange County Parks
Join a family friendly program to learn how and why king tides occur and how anyone can help document
their impact. All you need is a smartphone or camera! After a brief program in the interpretive center
we will head out on the trail to observe the last king tide of 2018 and hopefully capture some scientifically
valuable images. Free. Info and registration: letsgooutside.org/activities/2018/12/23/king-tide-at-the-bay
CAPTURE THE KING TIDE NATURE WALK
Orange County, Dana Point
Dana Point Harbor
Dec. 23, 11:15am-12:15pm
Presented by The Ocean Institute
Learn about tides and how sea level rise is impacting our local coastline, then head
to the local marine protected area to document the effects of the King Tides as a
citizen scientist. Info: www.ocean-institute.org
KING "TIDINGS" WINTER EVENT
San Diego County, Encinitas
Swami's State Beach
Dec. 23, 3pm-5pm
Presented by San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy
Celebrate the King Tides with a family-friendly beach event during the spectacularly
low tide. Together we will explore the tide pools to discover some of the crazy ways
animals stay safe and participate in interactive learning experiences. Registration
required at www.sanelijo.org/KingTideEvent
Saturday, January 19, 2019
KING TIDES AND WETLAND SPONGES
Contra Costa County, Oakley
69 Big Break Road
Jan. 19, 12:30pm-2pm
Presented by East Bay Regional Park District
Wetlands absorb the rising waters of a King Tide. Discover what causes King Tides and
watch the wetlands change during one of the highest tides of the year! No registration
required; drop-in program at Big Break Regional Shoreline. Info: https://apm.activecommunities.com/ebparks/Activity_Search/king-tides-and-wetland-sponges/23837
UNDERWATER PARKS DAY
Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz
Natural Bridges State Beach, 2531 W. Cliff Drive
Jan. 19
Presented by California State Parks
Come visit your local Marine Protected Area for Underwater Parks Day to celebrate
the King Tides January 19th & 20th. Natural Bridges State Beach will have
activities in our Visitor Center to learn about the creatures that call the
Monterey Bay their home. This will include crafts, live kid-friendly music,
as well as Public Tidepool Tours each day 3pm-4:30pm.
Sunday, January 20, 2019
KING TIDE TALK & WALK
Humboldt County, Loleta
Richard Guadagno Visitor Center at Humboldt Bay NWR, 1020 Ranch Road
Jan. 20, 9:30am-11am
Presented by Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Learn about a new "Living Shoreline" on South Humboldt Bay. Meet at the
Visitor Center for two short (15-20 minute) presentations on Sea Level Rise
Impacts around Humboldt Bay and one plan USFWS and the CA Coastal Conservancy
are putting into action to make this area more resilient to those coming impacts.
After that, those that are interested can carpool to the Living Shoreline site
for a short (30 minute) hike with USFWS staff. Please wear waterproof knee boots
if you plan on coming for the site visit. You might want to bring binoculars if
you have them. This event is FREE. Info: Denise Seeger,
Denise_Seeger@fws.gov, (707) 733-5406,
www.fws.gov/refuge/humboldt_bay/
KING TIDES OPEN HOUSE
Mendocino County, Navarro Beach
Captain Fletcher's Inn, 500 Navarro Beach Road
Jan. 20, 8:30am-noon
Presented by Navarro-by-the-Sea Center
The historic Captain Fletcher's Inn will be open to visitors coming down to Navarro Beach
to view and record the King Tide. We'll have coffee, hot tea, light refreshments, and a
roaring fire to warm up and enjoy as you view the tides from a safe distance.
For info on the cultural and natural histories of the area visit
www.navarro-by-the-sea-center.org
KING TIDES BEACH CLEANUP
Sonoma County, Bodega Bay
North Salmon Creek Beach, 3095 CA-1, Bodega Bay
Jan. 20, 10:30am-12:30pm
Presented by Sonoma Coast Surfrider
Following the high tide, Sonoma
Coast Surfrider will lead a beach clean up at North Salmon Creek Beach to see if the
extreme high tides had an impact on the amount of debris washed ashore. We will have literature
available about the impacts of climate change on our coasts and will encourage discussions about
climate change and our rising oceans. Info: Sarah Heyne, secretary@sonomacoast.surfrider.org
KING TIDES WALK ALONG THE WATERFRONT
Alameda County, Oakland
Jingletown, Fruitvale Bridge Park at corner of Fruitvale and Alameda Avenues
Jan. 20, 10am-12:30pm
Presented by Friends of Sausal Creek
Join local historian Dennis Evanosky for this walking tour and learn the history of
the waterway along the shoreline where Sausal Creek now flows into the estuary via
a culvert. This event takes places during one of the King Tides of 2019 and participants
are encouraged to bring their camera and help document what our daily tides may look
like in the future as a result of sea level rise. Meet at Fruitvale Bridge Park. Info:
Nicki Alexander, (510) 853-3533, education@sausalcreek.org
KING TIDE WALK
Santa Clara County, Palo Alto
Lucy Evans Baylands Nature Interpretive Center, at the end of Embarcadero Road
Jan. 20, 10:30am-11:45am
This will be a 1-1.5 mile walk on level ground, packed dirt and asphalt. Compare water levels
and check out possible flooding (from land). Info: Corinne C. DeBra,
corinne.debra@gmail.com
UNDERWATER PARKS DAY
Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz
Natural Bridges State Beach, 2531 W. Cliff Drive
Jan. 20
Presented by California State Parks
Come visit your local Marine Protected Area for Underwater Parks Day to celebrate
the King Tides January 19th & 20th. Natural Bridges State Beach will have
activities in our Visitor Center to learn about the creatures that call the
Monterey Bay their home. This will include crafts, live kid-friendly music,
as well as Public Tidepool Tours each day 3pm-4:30pm.
ELKHORN SLOUGH RESERVE KING TIDE WALK
Monterey County, Moss Landing
Jan. 20, 8:30am-10:30am
Presented by Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
Join an early morning walk to three King Tide sites on the Elkhorn Slough, and
witness one of the season's highest tides! Please bring a camera to help us
document sites. Info and registration: www.elkhornslough.org/events/annual-king-tide-citizen-science-walk
KING TIDES AND TIDEPOOLING
Monterey County, Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
Jan. 20, 9am and 3pm
For Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
members and volunteers only, head down to Lover's Point to take pictures of the tide at high tide
in the morning. A tide pooling excursion will be held at low tide in the afternoon. Info: Matt McConnell
mcconnell@pgmuseum.org
EXPERIENCE THE KING TIDE
San Luis Obispo County, Cambria
Shamel Park
Jan. 20, 9am-11am
Presented by Greenspace-The Cambria Land Trust
Experience the highest tide of the year on the Central Coast! Come view the King Tide,
sip hot cocoa and coffee, and learn about the impacts that climate change can have on
changing sea levels. Bring your cameras as this unique phenomena will offer a dynamic
look at our changing coastline; not to mention you can enter our photography contest
and win great prizes! Info: www.facebook.com/events/328301331283284
CAPTURE THE KING TIDE NATURE WALK
Orange County, Dana Point
Dana Point Harbor
Jan. 20, 10:15am-11:15am
Presented by The Ocean Institute
Learn about tides and how sea level rise is impacting our local coastline, then head
to the local marine protected area to document the effects of the King Tides as a
citizen scientist. Info: www.ocean-institute.org
Monday, January 21, 2019
KING TIDE VIEWING WITH THE TOLOWA DEE-NI'
Del Norte County, Smith River
Jan. 21, 11am
Presented by Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation Natural Resources Department
Enjoy a safe viewing point of the King Tides in Smith River, CA. Tolowa Dee-ni'
Nation Natural Resources staff will be present to answer questions about climate
change impacts and emergency preparedness. Info: Rosa Laucci, rosa.laucci@tolowa.com,
or Kymmie Scott, Kymmie.scott@tolowa.com.
Check out our Facebook page for more details, www.facebook.com/Nvnnvstaata.
FLOODED WITH SCIENCE AND SEAWATER
Marin County, San Rafael
China Camp State Park
Jan. 21, 11am-1pm
Presented by San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and Friends of China Camp
Celebrate winter with a beautiful short hike and lots of science at China Camp State Park! Join
scientist and educator Sarah Ferner from San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
to learn about the marsh, scientific research occurring there, and what king tides can teach
us about sea level rise. Info and registration (required):
friendsofchinacamp.org/event/king-tide-hike-2
A ROYAL WALK WITH THE KING TIDES
San Francisco County, San Francisco
Between Piers 3 and 5 on the Bay side of the buildings
Jan. 21, 10:30am
Presented by the Exploratorium and Port of San Francisco
Join Exploratorium and Port of San Francisco staff for a stroll along the
waterfront to observe, photograph and
discuss the King Tide. We'll talk about what causes the tides, why we have King Tides
at this time of year, and how to participate in the California King Tides Project.
We'll meet rain or shine. Come see the future! Free. Info: Lori Lambertson,
llambertson@exploratorium.edu,
www.exploratorium.edu/visit/calendar/king-tide-walk-january-2019
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY SHORELINE CLEANUP
Alameda County, Oakland
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Regional Shoreline, 1 Swan Way
Jan. 21, 9am-11:30am
Presented by Save The Bay
Honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by joining us at the MLK Shoreline in Oakland.
We will pick up trash from the shoreline as well as observe a King Tide event and discuss
its implications for the Bay Area. Info: savesfbay.org/experience-your-bay/save-the-bay-calendar.
JAVA WITH A LIFEGUARD KING TIDES TALK
Monterey County, Pacific Grove
Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds, 800 Asilomar Boulevard
Jan. 21, 9am-10am
Presented by California State Parks Lifeguards - Monterey District
Meet up at Asilomar's
Hearst Social Hall Terrace at 9am. Have coffee (for purchase at Phoebe's Cafe inside the Hall)
and learn about King Tides – what they are and how these super tides affect our ocean and State
Beach environment. Lifeguards will talk about ocean safety and share some of their tools of their
trade. Free, no RSVP required. Layered clothing recommended. Free parking in all conference grounds
parking lots in designated spaces. For ADA accommodation, please call (831) 646-6443 in advance of the event.
CAPTURE THE KING TIDE NATURE WALK
Orange County, Dana Point
Dana Point Harbor
Jan. 21, 11:15am-12:15pm
Presented by The Ocean Institute
Learn about tides and how sea level rise is impacting our local coastline, then head
to the local marine protected area to document the effects of the King Tides as a
citizen scientist. Info: www.ocean-institute.org
KING TIDE HIKE
San Diego County, Imperial Beach
Tijuana River Visitor Center, 301 Caspian Way
Jan. 21, 9am-11am
Presented by Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve
Join Education Coordinator Anne Marie Tipton during one of the mornings of the January
King Tide, the highest tides of the winter. Find out about how the Research Reserve
continuously measures water depth and is a sentinel site keeping track of trends with a
changing climate. Learn about our award winning planning to adapt to the impacts from
riverine flooding and sea level rise. The walk starts at the Visitor Center and will make
its way over to almost the south end of Seacoast Drive and then back, approximately 2 miles
round trip. Info: www.facebook.com/events/285944482260847
