Escondido Beach has been the subject of legal disputes for many years because it is not open to the public as required by city law. The Guardian claims that in the 1980s wealthy homeowners blocked access to the beach.
The California Coastal Commission fined two property owners during a June 7 hearing for restricting public access to the beach area near their homes. (Escondido Beach is located at Escondido Beach Road and Pacific Coast Highway)
“Escondido means ‘hidden’ in Spanish, and this beach has indeed remained difficult for the public to access well into the 21st century. Yet Escondido Beach is located in a highly popular area of central
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