San Elijo Spooktacular Nets Nearly $10K for Friends of Cardiff & Carlsbad State Beaches

The recent Halloween event at San Elijo State Beach brought in $9,500 in drawing ticket sales and sponsorships for the Friends of Cardiff & Carlsbad State Beaches. “The generous sponsors were a who’s who of local Cardiff and Encinitas businesses,” said Bill Mahoney, founding board member of Friends of Cardiff & Carlsbad State Beaches or FCCSB (see sponsors list at the bottom).

“Donations from the proceeds of ‘San Elijo Spooktacular’ will enable our non-profit to provide free family events, help the children’s education efforts at the local beaches and improve the facilities and family programs at the local California State parks,” he added.

Meanwhile, the organization is looking to add two board members to its non-profit volunteer board, as well as seeking people interested in volunteering on improvement projects at the local state parks. Interested parties should call Mahoney at 858-603-2705 or email Bill@FCCSB.org

The FCCSB’s other fundraiser, called “Christmas in July” at South Carlsbad State Beach last summer, brought in $13,000 in proceeds. That will also be spent on improvements to beaches from Cardiff to Carlsbad, as well as to fund children’s education efforts and free family events.

The sponsors of the San Elijo Spooktacular included:

•  Adventure 16 Solana Beach
•  Besta Wan Cardiff
•  California State Parks
•  Cardiff Seaside Market
•  The Den Fashion Boutique Carlsbad
•  East Coast Pizza Cardiff
•  Hansen's Surfboards Encinitas
•  Eli Howard Surf School Cardiff
•  La Costa Resort Carlsbad
•  L.A. Fitness Encinitas
•  Leucadia Pizza Encinitas
•  New Balance Cardiff
•  Nytro Bike Shop Encinitas
•  OnWAX Media Cardiff
•  Pipe's Cardiff
•  Pretty Please Fashion Carlsbad
•  Roberto’s Encinitas
•  San Elijo Camp Store
•  Starbuck's Cardiff
•  SUPERbrand Cardiff
•  Von’s/Safeway Encinitas
•  Whole Foods Market Encinitas
•  Wine Steals Cardiff
•  Yoga Tropics Encinitas

 THE MISSION OF FCCSB: The non-profit assists and works collaboratively with California State Parks to protect and preserve Cardiff, San Elijo, South Carlsbad and Carlsbad State Beaches. The non-profit organization, founded in 2009, supports the beaches through educational avenues providing information concerning the natural, cultural, historical and biological diversity of the parks. FCCSB holds monthly board meetings on the last Thursday of each month and Project Committee meetings on the second Tuesday of each month. The non-profit group promotes environmental ethics, funds interpretive educational programs, organizes special events and enhances the recreational experiences of the visitors and local citizens. 

 TO BECOME A MEMBER: Individuals can contribute to Friends of Cardiff & Carlsbad State Beaches by becoming a “Friend” of the local beaches with an annual financial donation starting at $35. You can make a donation to FCCSB via Paypal in 1 minute by hitting the “Donate” button at FCCSB.org and following the steps. New members will receive a Friends “Founding Member” t-shirt. You can also go to FCCSB.org to give a gift of a membership to a friend or to learn more about our many special events.  FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Bill Mahoney at (858) 603-2705 or email Bill@FCCSB.org