DIVE IN! TO THE 7th ANNUAL
CALIFORNIA
SEAWEED FESTIVAL
October 24, 2026 | 9 AM – 5 PM
Old Custom House Plaza, Monterey
Monterey, CA
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October 24, 2026
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Old Custom House Plaza
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Monterey, CA 🌊 October 24, 2026 🦦 Old Custom House Plaza 🐟
Monterey Bay is one of the most biodiverse marine ecosystems on Earth. Its underwater forests of kelp and other seaweeds support an incredible web of life, from sea otters to abalone to the communities that steward this coast. This year’s festival invites everyone to Dive In.
Join researchers, innovators, chefs, and ocean advocates for a day of talks, demos, seaweed tastings, and hands-on exploration of the science, culture, and future of macroalgae.
At a moment when kelp forests along the Monterey Peninsula have dramatically declined, the festival is both a celebration of ocean biodiversity and an invitation to cultivate ocean abundance together.
Come curious. Leave inspired.
ABOUT THIS YEAR'S FESTIVAL
What to Expect from the 7th Annual
California Seaweed Fest
Learning
Dive into the science of the sea. Hear from researchers studying kelp forest decline, innovators developing new approaches to marine restoration, and experts exploring the surprising world of macroalgae, from its role in the food chain to its potential in climate resilience. Talks, demos, and hands-on exploration await!
Community
Monterey Bay's kelp forests have long shaped the communities that call this coastline home and it takes all of us to protect them. Connect with ocean advocates, indigenous stewards, aquaculture pioneers, and fellow sea lovers who share a stake in the future of this coast. Together, we cultivate abundance.
Fun!
Taste the ocean, dance by the sea, and maybe even meet a mermaid! From seaweed tastings and chef demos to live music, dancing, and local artists showcasing their work, the festival is a full-on celebration of coast and community. With all kinds of hands-on activities for every age, come curious and ready to make a day of it.
