Beach Days.

Labor Day · Outdoorithm Collective · Sunset State Beach

NEW LOCATION: Sunset State Beach

Saturday, August 30th - Monday, September 1st

Get Ready to Go!

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What to Expect

Celebrate Summer’s Finale at Sunset State Beach

This Labor Day weekend, join us at Sunset State Beach, where rolling sand dunes and sweeping ocean views create the perfect backdrop for a late-summer celebration. Known for its wide sandy shoreline and brilliant evening skies, Sunset offers a peaceful coastal escape that’s ideal for family camping and community connection.

We’ll be gathering at the group camp tucked behind the dunes, just steps from the beach. Together we’ll share meals, play in the sand, explore the shoreline, and watch the sun sink into the Pacific as we celebrate the final, golden days of summer in a joyful and welcoming community.

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In it Together: Camping As Community🤝🏾
From the moment you arrive, you're part of our camping family. Whether it's setting up tents, preparing meals, or keeping an eye on the kids, everyone pitches in to support each other. You'll never feel like you're figuring it out alone—there's always someone ready to lend a hand or share their camping wisdom.

Our Trip Philosophy

➡️ Belonging in Nature: We believe that public lands are for everyone. We center the experiences of folks who have been marginalized from outdoor spaces, creating supportive environments where all feel welcome. Together, we're rewriting the narrative of who belongs in our beautiful natural world.

➡️ Community Empowerment: We thrive together. From setting up camp to preparing meals, we share responsibilities and wisdom across experiences and generations. Our collaborative approach builds confidence, develops outdoor skills, and creates meaningful connections that extend beyond each trip.

➡️ Restoration & Joy: We embrace nature's power to inspire awe and renewal. Our trips create spaces where families experience the wonder of starlit skies and sunrise moments, find joy in shared discoveries, and develop traditions that nurture wellbeing through the restorative qualities of the outdoors.

➡️ Stewardship & Legacy: We honor our responsibility to protect and preserve these lands for future generations. Through hands-on experiences and cultural connections to place, we inspire a lasting commitment to environmental care that becomes part of each family's outdoor practice.

What do Outdoorithm Collective trips look like?

Here’s a quick peak at our trips and our amazing community.

FAQs

  • No, there is no fee to attend. Outdoorithm Collective is run entirely on donations - please consider supporting this and future trips by making a tax-deductible donation online.

  • Please refer to the provided gear list! You will need to bring your own sleeping pad and sleeping bag, toiletries, clothing (think layers), drinks and snacks. We may not be able to accommodate dietary restrictions so please plan accordingly.

  • Breakfast and dinner will be provided starting with dinner on Saturday night thru breakfast on Monday morning. An optional lunch sandwich bar will be provided as well - please bring your own snacks, any supplementary food you need and drinks to share!

  • Please reach out to Sally directly at sally@outdoorithmcollective.org

Exploring New Brighton & Santa Cruz

Walking along New Brighton's coastal bluffs and beaches is like stepping into California's natural playground—where ocean breezes carry the salt air and every tide brings new treasures to discover. The dramatic meeting of land and sea creates an ever-changing landscape of sandy shores and forested bluffs that have welcomed visitors for generations.

Popular Areas to Explore:

  • New Brighton Beach Trail (Easy) – A gentle 0.9-mile out-and-back trail that takes you from the campground down to the beautiful sandy coastline. Perfect for families and accessible for all ages.

  • Seacliff State Beach Walk (Easy) – A 3.2-mile stroll along the beach from New Brighton to Seacliff State Beach, where you can see the famous concrete ship. This flat, sandy walk offers stunning bay views and is great for beachcombing. Turn around at any point or go all the way for a 6+ mile walk.

  • Bluff Top Trails (Easy) – Short, scenic paths wind through the cypress and pine forest above the beach, offering peaceful spots to rest in the shade and glimpses of the coastline through the trees.

  • Forest of Nisene Marks State Park – Just 4 miles inland, this spectacular redwood forest offers 30 miles of hiking and biking trails through second-growth redwoods, including the easy Old-Growth Loop Trail and the popular Aptos Creek Fire Road.

  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk – Only 7 miles away (11-minute drive), this iconic seaside amusement park features the famous Giant Dipper roller coaster, classic carnival rides, arcade games, and beachfront fun. Perfect for a family day trip during your camping weekend.

  • Monterey Bay Views – From various spots throughout the park, take in the sweeping views of this world-renowned marine sanctuary, where you might spot sea otters, seals, or migrating whales.

However you choose to explore, the outdoors will meet you exactly where you are.