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California State Parks Temporarily Closes Parts of Crystal Cove State Park and San Onofre State Beach Due to Damage from High Surf and Coastal Erosion

ORANGE COUNTY – California State Parks has temporarily closed portions of Crystal Cove State Park (SP) and San Onofre State Beach (SB) following significant coastal erosion and infrastructure damage caused by recent high tides and large surf from Tropical Storm Rachel. These closures are necessary as the storm is expected to peak over the weekend and to protect public safety, prevent further damage to park facilities, and allow crews to conduct emergency repairs.

October 09, 2026 Crystal Cove SP, San Onofre SB Read the Full News Release
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California State Parks Awards Emergency Contract for Malibu Pier Repairs

MALIBU —California State Parks today announced repairs will begin later this month on Malibu Pier in Malibu Lagoon State Beach following the recent award of an emergency contract. This marks a major step toward safely reopening the end of the pier, which has been temporarily closed since January 2025 as a precautionary safety measure to address critical structural concerns. The rest of the pier has remained open to the public.

October 01, 2026 Malibu Lagoon SB Read the Full News Release