Clean Beach Council released its annual list in conjunction with National Clean Beaches Wee; Familiar names includ beaches at Point Reyes, Redwood National Park, Cannon Beach, Rialto Beach and Kalaloch Beach.

Amazing Pacific Coast National Parks include Olympic National Park, Lewis & Clark Historic Park, Oregon Dunes Recreation Area,  Redwoods National Park, Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate, Muir Woods, Point Reyes Seashore, Pinnacles, Presidio, and San Franisco Maritime.

Irrigation Festival celebrating the work of 4 visionaries, in 1895, who sought to channel water from the Dungeness River.  Festival features numerous events including parades, logging show, crazy daze, arts & crafts, car show and more.  May 4 - 13 Sequim

Rhododendron Festival  Daily events include a carnival, Elks chicken barbecue, Rhododendron festival Dance, Junior Parade, Rhody Mosey, Show-n-Shine Car Cruise, Grand Marshall Reception,  Grand Floral Parade and lots more Rhody Days fun.   May  Florence   Fleet of Flowers Memorial Day Observance, in Depoe Bay, held each year since 1945.  The fleet of flower boats pass under the Highway 101 bridge, form a circle in the bay and cast their memorial wreaths onto the water.  Events also at Gleneden Beach & Otter Rock   California Strawberry Festival All things strawberry at this fantastic event, two stages,  Strawberryland, chef demonstrations, arts & crafts,  Oxnard May 21 & 22   Kustoms Cruisin' Nationals - Pre-1961 custom rides, show-n-shine, cruise, swap meet, entertainment, lots more Santa Maria May   Santa Cruz Blues Festival - two days of top music at Aptos Village Park outdoor ampitheater, food, beer, wine, May