A disappearing California beach and the fight over driving on the sand
- Posted on September 29, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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California's Centerville Beach County Park faces potential restrictions on vehicle access as the Coastal Commission pushes for stricter environmental protections. This rare California beach destination, one of few locations permitting sand driving, stands at the center of a growing debate between recreational access and coastal conservation. The proposed ban highlights tensions between recreational users and environmental stewardship efforts along California's increasingly vulnerable coastline.
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