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Coastal Commission Investigates Popular Malibu Restaurant for Charging to Access Beach
The restaurant was warned in 2014 that it was violating state law by blocking access to the nearby pier and posting signs banning surfing.
Malibu, CA — The California Coast Commission is investigating the operators of a popular Malibu restaurant again for allegedly charging people to access the beach.
State regulators began investigating the Paradise Cove restaurant last month after complaints from beachgoers the restaurant was charging at $20 a day "beach club membership" to access the beach and pier, the Los Angeles Times reported.
The Commission threatened to impose a fine of up to $11,250 a day for block public access. California laws require beaches to be accessible to the public at all times.
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Kissel Co., which operates the restaurant, was warned in 2014 that it was violating state law by posting signs banning surfing and surfboards and block access to the pier behind a locked gate.
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