That's not correct. The California Constitution has always made beaches public[1]. The Coastal Commission was established in 1972 to improve access. The act gr

That's not correct. The California Constitution has always made beaches public[1]. The Coastal Commission was established in 1972 to improve access. The act grandfathered in properties with no access, but requires any improvement or change to pull a permit with the Commission. The Commission requires public access when approving any permit. [1] Tidal beaches only. Beaches on lakes can be private