MALIBU, CA — Malibu officials warned the public Sunday of hazardous conditions on the beach due to severe erosion.
"Attention Malibu beachgoers! Be aware of hazardous beach conditions at Point Dume State Beach, starting about at the end of Westward Beach Road, due to ongoing severe beach erosion and exposed pilings, concrete and steel in the sand and the water, and steep sand cliffs, leaving little or no sandy area to walk except during low tide," the city posted on X.
"The road into the Point Dume State Beach parking lot remains closed, however the beach is not closed. Be cautious walking or swimming in that area, stay clear of exposed structures and debris, follow posted closures, and check in with Lifeguards on conditions."
The city has been cleaning up from serious damage from an unusually strong late summer storm earlier this month, when pounding surf opened a sinkhole near actor Nicholas Cage's beachfront home and prompted the temporary evacuation of other homes nearby.
— City News Service
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