The CA Constitution guarantees public access to all state beach locations.

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But, whether it’s homeowners or commercial businesses, “deterring or blocking access to the beach” is an annual event here in SoCal.

Malibu Homeowner Facing
$4 Million Fine for Blocking Beach Access.

It’s also a crime punishable by (up to) 8-figure fines placed against the property.

God Must Love Stupid People, He Made So Many of Them!

Notice sent to the Hotel Laguna for obstructing the public beach

But will that stop the scofflaws from trying? Of course not.
Here are several YouTube examples of beach goers being illegally denied access: 

Laguna Beach
Hollister Ranch, north of Santa Barbara
San Diego
Crystal Beach

Malibu residents accused of trying to keep beaches a secret, removing public access signs

With staffing cuts this year, the Coastal Commission Code Enforcement has asked the public for help “cracking down” on violators.

NIMBY surfers despair as exclusive
Central Coast beaches are open to the public.

FYI: Use your cell phone to record violations and upload them to the CCC site. If anyone (i.e., security guard, aka “deputy no badge” LOL) also records them!

The state has made beach access a priority.
Helpful Information to Report a Violation

  • The location of the activity, including an address and/or the owner of the property.

  • A description of the activity and coastal resources affected (i.e., public access).

  • Who does the work, including a contractor’s name or license number?

  • The date the activity began.

  • The best location to view the activity is.

  • Your name and phone number so the agency can contact you for more information.

  • Please include photos and/or video of the activity, with a description of the location and camera viewpoint, date, and time.