Escondido Beach. located in Malibu, California, it has been mostly accessible to the public since the 1980s, when homeowners in the area blocked off the access. California law mandates, however, that land below the high tide line should remain open to all. The California Coastal Commission, after a years-long legal battle, approved an agreement on June 7th to restore public access to the beach, with the cost of restoration being covered by the wealthy homeowners in the area. Two homeowners, Frank Mancuso Sr., a former executive of Paramount Pictures and MGM, and the Wildman Family Trust, heirs of Don Wildman, … Continue reading From Exclusivity to Inclusivity: Restoring Public Access at Escondido Beach