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Park Agencies Establish Coordinated Closure Protocol for Red Flag Warnings in the Santa Monica Mountains

THOUSAND OAKS – California State Parks, the National Park Service, Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, and Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority have established a coordinated protocol for closing parklands during National Weather Service (NWS) red flag warnings in the Santa Monica Mountains. A coordinated effort will be in effect starting tomorrow, Oct. 15, as the NWS is issuing a Red Flag Warning for Thursday morning through Friday night, with the potential for an extension on Saturday.

October 14, 2026 Topanga SP, Malibu Creek SP, Leo Carrillo SP, Point Mugu SP, Will Rogers SHP, Santa Susana Pass SHP Read the Full News Release

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

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park to Reopen Oct. 16 Following Timber Fire

BIG SUR —California State Parks will reopen Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park to the public on Friday, Oct. 16, after the park was temporarily closed during the Timber Fire, which burned approximately 517 acres within the park, including many of its trails. 

October 09, 2026 Pfeiffer Big Sur SP Read the Full News Release

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