Crime & Safety

Playa Del Rey Residents Have Mixed Feelings As Coyote Sightings Become More Regular

"We walk the neighborhood a lot. Mostly in the mornings, I've seen the coyotes," said one woman while speaking with CBS News Los Angeles.

(KCAL News, CBS Los Angeles)

September 24, 2025

A recent uptick in coyote sightings in Playa del Rey has drawn mixed reactions from residents in recent weeks.

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Though scenic beach cities aren't strangers to wildlife, the coyotes' presence is noted as they're seemingly prowling the area at every hour of the day, residents say.

"We walk the neighborhood a lot. Mostly in the mornings, I've seen the coyotes," said one woman while speaking with CBS News Los Angeles.

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