LJ Launch Area (WTF?)

[Royak]

What's with the street being blocked off at the La Jolla Shores launch area? A huge concrete beam has been placed across the beach entrance, making access with a car almost impossible. Bad new for those of us who trailer watercraft there. Anybody know the reason why this has been done?

[Matt]

I think they are waiting for the high tides, and possible storms to get done, then they will rebuild it just fine! Of note though there are 2 big ass holes that will swallow your leg if your not watching out, I speak from experience..... and the decomposing kelp is extremely slick and slippery so watch your step!!

[Royak]

I think they are waiting for the high tides, and possible storms to get done...

Hmmm. I've been launching there for over 20 years and have never seen it closed for tides or seaweed. Well, a big hole after a storm or high tide maybe, but for just a day or two. Push some sand into it and it's good to go. And what's with the massive concrete barrier? Moving that had to cost some bucks.

I think something else is going on -- perhaps an in-your-face demonstration to "prove" the city's need for a tax increase...as if to claim it can't even afford to move a few yards of sand.

It's not acceptable. Where's the Coastal Commission and the CA Dept. of Boating & Waterways when we need them?