Volunteer Beach Cleanups Near Perdido Key
One hour on a Saturday morning, a bag, a grabber, and a beach that looks better when you leave than when you got there. The group that runs these around here is Ocean Hour Florida.
Who runs them
Ocean Hour Florida is a volunteer group that holds one-hour cleanups every Saturday morning around Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, Gulf Breeze and Okaloosa County. Site captains lead each area, and the location changes week to week: beaches, bridges, bayous and parks.
How it works
- Just show up. There's no sign-up.
- Wear closed-toe shoes and bring water and sunscreen.
- Ocean Hour brings the bags, grabbers and the rest of the supplies.
- Rain or thunderstorms cancel the cleanup. Ocean Hour posts the weather call that morning.
Before you drive over, check the beach today for the flags and wind.
Upcoming cleanups
- Saturday, October 24, 8:45 a.m. — Carpenter Creek Headwaters Park Cleanup, Pensacola. Meet at 725 E Olive Road.
From Ocean Hour's full schedule, checked September 29, 2026. Their list is the one to trust if anything changes.
The big one: International Coastal Cleanup
On Saturday, October 10, Keep Pensacola Beautiful runs its International Coastal Cleanup from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Casino Beach Pavilion and Park West on Pensacola Beach. It's the easiest one to reach from the Key, and it's a good morning to bring the whole family.
Keep it going on your own beach day
You don't need a group to help. Carry out what you carry in, and grab one piece of trash on the walk back to the car. The sea turtle guide covers what matters on the Key in nesting season, and the beach rules explain what the counties require.
Frequently asked
Do I need to sign up for an Ocean Hour cleanup?
No. Ocean Hour says to just show up with closed-toe shoes, water and sunscreen. They provide the cleanup supplies and equipment.
When are the cleanups?
Saturday mornings, usually starting at 8:45 a.m., at a different spot around Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, Gulf Breeze and Okaloosa County each week. The current list is on oceanhourfl.com/schedule.
What happens if it rains?
Cleanups are cancelled for rain or thunderstorms. Ocean Hour posts the weather call the morning of the cleanup.
Which cleanup is closest to Perdido Key?
The Pensacola Beach cleanups are the shortest drive from the Key — about 45 minutes, since the road goes around the bay. The next Pensacola Beach date is in the list on this page, or on oceanhourfl.com/schedule.