coast pride

Dardanelles Trail, Fitzgerald Marine Reserve

About CoastPride

CoastPride is an organization created by our local community in San Mateo County to improve the support, visibility and awareness of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals and families.

CoastPride embraces allies to create an affirming and welcoming community that nurtures individuals of all ages, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression to live to their full potential.

We believe that together we will continue to make the Coastside, from Pacifica to Pescadero, a kind and safe place for the LGBTQ+ community at large.

Our vision

A welcoming and safe Coastside where all LGBTQ and gender-expansive individuals, their families, and allies, thrive.

Our mission

Creating a Coastside that supports and celebrates people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

“Phenomenal work! Thank you for your leadership!”
Sean McPhetridge, Ed.D.
Superintendent, Cabrillo Unified School District

Our goals

Facilitate access to services, programs, and events to create a supportive community.
Partner with schools, nonprofits and other entities to bring education, training, mental health, social services, community building and wellness events to the coast of San Mateo County.
Work with local schools, businesses, faith-based organizations, non-profits, and civic leaders provide an integral support system, especially for the vulnerable youth population.
Promote a nonjudgmental and accepting local community on the coast to help nuture LGBTQ community members and their families throughout their lifecycles.