The commission sent its latest letter to Hotel Laguna operators on May 8 asking that signs and a small berm be removed.

The Coastal Act of 1976 bars private properties from blocking public access to beaches along the California coast.

The California Coastal Commission alleges Hotel Laguna has been attempting to create the illusion of a private beach in front ...

A historic oceanfront hotel in Laguna Beach is under fire for setting up a private area for its guests. In violation of a ...

The hotel has until May 23 to provide photographic evidence that the barricades have been removed or face financial ...

Iconic Laguna Beach hotel constructs exclusive beach club for patrons, despite public access laws via the California Coastal ...

A historic oceanfront hotel in Laguna Beach is under fire for setting up a private area for its guests. In violation of a California law ensuring public beach access, the upscale property faces a ...

Laguna Beach residents and activists are claiming a local hotel is trying to keep the public away from their private slice of ...