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FACT SHEET: Gladstones Replacement Project: Iconic Design, Equitable Access

 FACT SHEET: Gladstones Replacement Project: Iconic Design, Equitable Access 1024 586 Beaches & Harbors

The new restaurant, designed by architect Frank Gehry and operated by Chef Wolfgang Puck, and its amenities blend public access with beachside dining.

RELEASE: County advances plans for former Tony P’s site though agreement with California Yacht Club

 RELEASE: County advances plans for former Tony P’s site though agreement with California Yacht Club 1024 768 Beaches & Harbors

Plans to bring a new restaurant to the former Tony P’s take a step forward with a license agreement between the California Yacht Club and the Department of Beaches and Harbors.

RELEASE: L.A. County Receives $5.1 Million to Advance Living Shoreline Projects

 RELEASE: L.A. County Receives $5.1 Million to Advance Living Shoreline Projects 944 531 Beaches & Harbors

The nature-based efforts aim to protect beaches, expand coastal resilience and promote access for all L.A. County communities.

RELEASE: County Approves Sand Reuse Plan to Protect L.A. Beaches

 RELEASE: County Approves Sand Reuse Plan to Protect L.A. Beaches 1024 720 Beaches & Harbors

A plan to allow the use of sand that may have otherwise gone to a landfill for beach nourishment is moving forward.

STATEMENT: County Sets Record Straight on Yvonne Burke Park Public Access: Closure Was Not a County Action

 STATEMENT: County Sets Record Straight on Yvonne Burke Park Public Access: Closure Was Not a County Action 1024 768 Beaches & Harbors

The Department of Beaches and Harbors did not authorize, direct, or participate in the recent closure of a public access point to Yvonne Burke Park.

Beaches Reopen After Tsunami Advisory is Lifted

 Beaches Reopen After Tsunami Advisory is Lifted 1024 717 Beaches & Harbors

Visitors should check with the nearest lifeguard and practice good judgment before entering the water.

Stay away from beaches, Marina del Rey until at least noon on Wednesday

 Stay away from beaches, Marina del Rey until at least noon on Wednesday 1024 717 Beaches & Harbors

People should stay away from beaches, harbors, marinas and waterways during a tsunami advisory.

RELEASE: Heading to the Coast This Holiday Weekend? Remember These Beach Basics

 RELEASE: Heading to the Coast This Holiday Weekend? Remember These Beach Basics 696 1024 Beaches & Harbors

As they pack their bags and head to the beach for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, visitors should keep these tips in mind.

Statement From DBH Director Gary Jones on the Closure of Tony P’s and What’s Next

 Statement From DBH Director Gary Jones on the Closure of Tony P’s and What’s Next 1024 683 Beaches & Harbors

Tony P’s Dockside Grill, one of Marina del Rey’s most iconic and beloved restaurants, will close its doors for the final time on Sunday, June 29, 2025.

Marina del Rey Turns 60—and Everyone’s Invited

 Marina del Rey Turns 60—and Everyone’s Invited 150 150 Beaches & Harbors

Celebrate Marina del Rey’s 60th Anniversary at the Marina Culture Jam, featuring live performances, hands-on activities, historic harbor tours, and more.

Department of Beaches and Harbors’ Closures and Impacts Due to SEIU 721 Strike

 Department of Beaches and Harbors’ Closures and Impacts Due to SEIU 721 Strike 150 150 Beaches & Harbors

DBH remains committed to maintaining safe, accessible public spaces for all; however, visitors should be aware of service impacts at beaches and in Marina del Rey.

Dark Sediment on Beaches Does Not Pose Risk to Human Health

 Dark Sediment on Beaches Does Not Pose Risk to Human Health 150 150 Beaches & Harbors

The dark, ashy sediment appearing on Los Angeles-area beaches does not appear to contain chemicals related to wildfires at levels that are dangerous to human health.

Celebrating 60 Years in Marina del Rey

 Celebrating 60 Years in Marina del Rey 500 500 Beaches & Harbors

Thursday marks 60 years since Marina del Rey harbor’s formal dedication on April 10, 1965.

Cormorant chicks, eggs rescued from failing tree in Marina del Rey

 Cormorant chicks, eggs rescued from failing tree in Marina del Rey 150 150 Beaches & Harbors

More than 60 Double-crested Cormorant eggs and chicks were rescued from a failing tree in Marina del Rey, thanks to a coordinated effort between the Department of Beaches and Harbors and International Bird Rescue.

Beachgoers Warned to Stay Out of Water, Avoid Fire Debris During Storm

 Beachgoers Warned to Stay Out of Water, Avoid Fire Debris During Storm 1024 768 Beaches & Harbors

As an atmospheric river soaks Los Angeles County, the Departments of Public Health and Beaches and Harbors (DBH) are reminding potential beachgoers to avoid ocean water and wildfire debris.

Debris Cleanup, Sediment Testing Ongoing at L.A. County Beaches

 Debris Cleanup, Sediment Testing Ongoing at L.A. County Beaches 150 150 Beaches & Harbors

The L.A. County Department of Beaches and Harbors, L.A. County Public Works, the L.A. County Department of Public Health, the L.A. Regional Water Quality Board and other partner agencies are actively monitoring post-wildfire beach conditions and ocean water quality to protect the public.

Coastal Operations Impacted by Los Angeles Wildfires

 Coastal Operations Impacted by Los Angeles Wildfires 150 150 Beaches & Harbors

As wildfires continue to endanger communities throughout Los Angeles County, their effects stretch far beyond the hills—reaching even the sandy coastline. The Department of Beaches and Harbors is implementing key safety measures to ensure beachgoers remain informed and protected during this challenging time.

Los Angeles County Secures $1 Million Grant to Bolster Beach Resilience

 Los Angeles County Secures $1 Million Grant to Bolster Beach Resilience 1024 682 Beaches & Harbors

Los Angeles County will receive $1 million from the California Ocean Protection Council to advance coastal resilience efforts to protect the County’s iconic beaches from climate change-accelerated erosion threats.

UPDATE: Storm Delays Marina del Rey Dredging

 UPDATE: Storm Delays Marina del Rey Dredging 150 150 Beaches & Harbors

A winter storm expected over the weekend has delayed until Monday the start of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) effort to remove sediment from Marina del Rey’s harbor, the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors announced today.

Dredging to Begin in Marina del Rey

 Dredging to Begin in Marina del Rey 1020 729 Beaches & Harbors

The five-month maintenance dredging effort will remove 400,000 to 500,000 cubic yards of sediment accumulated at the Marina’s entrance and along the harbor’s north jetty, where shoaling has greatly reduced navigation for boaters and first responders.

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CONSTRUCTION NOTICES

Notification for Marina del Rey Waterline Replacement Project

 Notification for Marina del Rey Waterline Replacement Project 636 422 Beaches & Harbors

Los Angeles County Public Works will repair waterlines in Marina Del Rey along Via Marina from Marquesas Way to Bora Bora Way, and along Fiji Way from Admiralty Way to the end of the street.

Traffic Control Measures to Start Sept. 9 for Venice Dual Force Main Project

 Traffic Control Measures to Start Sept. 9 for Venice Dual Force Main Project 1024 688 Beaches & Harbors

Traffic control measures at Marquesas Way and Via Dulce for the Venice Dual Force Main project will begin Sept. 9.

Venice Dual Force Main Project Pre-Construction Activities

 Venice Dual Force Main Project Pre-Construction Activities 150 150 Beaches & Harbors

Pre-construction activities on the Venice Dual Force Main project are scheduled to start April 24 and are expected to continue through June 30.