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weather · September 28, 2026

Long Beach Peninsula Erosion Could Cost Hundreds of Millions

Waves damaged nearby homes, a boardwalk and exposed the area’s wooden bulkhead.

People enjoying a sunny day along Long Beach shore with city skyline in the background.
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Long Beach’s Peninsula is losing sand after waves linked to Hurricane Marie battered the shoreline. The erosion exposed a decades-old wooden bulkhead and damaged nearby homes and a city boardwalk. The city is considering a fix that could cost hundreds of millions of dollars.

Why it matters: The damage could bring major public spending and affect nearby homes along the Peninsula.

Original reporting
  • LAist

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