Dive Deep, Build High
2:00PM – 5:00PM PDT
Dive Deep, Build High!
Sunday July 9, 2023
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Address:
Kerckhoff Marine Laboratory
101 Dahlia Ave
Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
Just added!
Chris Crosson of SandCastleKit.com and DogBag.com will be the judge for our sand castle contest!
Chris will be providing sand castle kits for each team, but you are more than welcome to bring your own as well! If you don't want to enter the contest, feel free to build alongside as well
8 team spots available below to create Marine Animal Themed sand castles and win tickets to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach!
Read about us in the news!
Event Information:
Spend your day on the beach by Kerckhoff Marine Laboratory for a Styrofoam Cup Decorating & Sand Castle Building Event! The Kerckhoff Marine Lab is one of the longest running marine laboratories on the West Coast, and for the first time in decades, they're opening their doors to the public! Come decorate a styrofoam cup that will be sent on a real research expedition led by four female scientists exploring deep sea methane vents. On the voyage, the cups will be crushed by the ocean pressure, leaving you with a fun souvenir that will be given back to you at our return event August 12th! Bring the whole family to interact with live ocean critters, learn about marine research, delve into your creative side, and swim in some awesome raffle prizes!
Parking Information:
Please note that there is no parking available at the event location. We kindly request all attendees to utilize the public street parking spaces along Ocean Blvd, which is located on top of the hill. Conveniently, there is a staircase on Ocean Blvd that provides easy access to China Cove, the area for the event. We also will have a shuttle to take you up andd down the hill. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to seeing you at the Kerckhoff Marine Lab!
Other Information:
We want everyone to have a fun and safe time at this event, so please bring your own water bottles, sunscreen, beach chairs and towels, and feel free to bring your own buckets and shovels to show off your sandcastle-building skills!
Stephen Ranson
Manager - Kerckhoff Marine Laboratory
Let's build together!
Super sad to miss, super happy to support!
Memory of Dr. Wheeler North
I bought my mannequin head to shrink and a cup and I'm looking forward to supporting this great organization and having a shrunken head and Shrinkee-Dink!
Between Pacific Tides has inspired my sons and I to explore Newport Harbor and document creatures like Ed Ricketts. We have seen Kerckhoff Marine Lab often. It is a joy to be able to participate in this event and we look forward to learning more.
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