Sand City seeks to balance fiscal responsibility with coastal stewardship. Nearly 80% of of its coastline is reserved for parks and open space, and yet the town draws nearly 50 thousand shopper daily to its local businesses. The city boasts a small desalination facility which allows the city to maintain its redevelopment efforts without depending on a sustainable regional water supply.

About Sand City

• Incorporated: 1960
• Population: 334 (2010) 
• Location: located in Monterey County
• Area: 2.92 square miles
• Elevation: 72 feet

Climate Action Activities

Climate Action Resources

Awards

Agency Energy Savings

• Silver Level, 6% (2017)

Agency Natural Gas Savings

Agency Greenhouse Gas Reductions

Community Greenhouse Gas Reductions

• Platinum Level, 23% (2017)

Sustainability Best Practices

• Silver Level (2018)