The beach front property owners should be jailed when they block off public beaches. I have zero sympathy for them, too many property owners, even here in Nevada, are blocking public land access.
I would go there and video record and when being ejected, take those people to Small Claims court for about 1500.00. Then repeat. OR 500,000 in superior court.
I lived on the beach and knew that 100s of thousands of people drove in to have picnics and drink beer and wine on the beach, which after all is one of the purposes of a day at the beach, I strongly opposed San Diego making it illegal to do so, when So. Cal started banning smoking on the beach it got really absurd.
As early as the late 70s I was already saying that the California beaches were becoming so restrictive that at some point they would install turnstiles and ticket booths.
“The beach front property owners should be jailed when they block off public beaches. “
I agree. Look, the California Coastal Act has been in effect for like 50 years... giving the public access to beaches (i.e., up to the high tide line). If you’ve got a problem with the hoi polloi traipsing behind your home and the beach, well, then damn, don’t buy a beachfront home. The Karen lady in the video roping off her “backyard” in Laguna Beach is an idiot. If you want a totally private backyard, don’t buy a damned house on the beach.