About the Save Our Beach Association

Founded in 1973, the Save Our Beach Association (SOBA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and enhancing Surfside Beach, Texas. We welcome anyone interested in improving the quality, safety,beauty, and local environment of our coastal community.

• Tax ID (EIN): 76-0604817

• Official Documents: SOBA Bylaws (1980) | IRS Tax-Exempt Letter (2008)

Monthly Meetings

SOBA members gather every month on the Saturday following the second Tuesday city council meeting. Our meetings are typically hosted at a member's home, where we share food and drinks, catch up on local updates, and host guest speakers on topics affecting our beach and town.

Membership

Joining SOBA is easy and affordable:

• Individual Membership: $15 / year

• Family Membership: $25 / year

Members receive our monthly newsletter and gain access to community updates. You can also follow our official Facebook page to stay informed about upcoming events and projects.

Fundraising & Events

Our community work is funded entirely through local sales and donations. We sell official SOBA T-shirts and koozies at all our events and through board members.

We also host the annual "Treasures by the Sea" marketplace, our largest event of the year. The market features local vendors selling hand-built pottery, mosaics, jewelry, handmade soaps, antiques, collectibles, local honey, and much more.