The walkers who complete the Walk the Bay trip, 40 miles in 4 days, from Santa Cruz to Monterey, will walk through numerous California State Beaches in both Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties. Lifeguards on these beaches are in danger of being seriously cut back due to budget constraints.
The enormous work that lifeguards do along the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary cannot be understated. From rescues at the beaches to first responder medical assistance, their help is invaluable and essential for beach safety.
Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks is working hard to fill the budget shortfall to assure safety at Santa Cruz beaches this summer. I urge everyone to visit their Save the Lifeguards website and help in any way you can.