Malibu sinkhole swallows access to best-kept secret SoCal beach below celebrity homes
Yahoo • • entertainment
Key Points:
- A sinkhole on Malibu's E. Sea Level Dr. has led to the indefinite closure of public access to Lechuza Beach, a secluded spot popular among locals and near luxury homes, including one owned by Nicolas Cage.
- Despite the beach itself escaping major damage from recent storms linked to Hurricane Marie, safety concerns from the unstable area above have forced the closure of all safe access points from the street.
- Lechuza Beach typically has three public entry points, but currently, E. Sea Level Dr. and Bunnie Lane stairs are closed, with only pedestrian access through W. Sea Level Dr. available to a viewpoint above the beach.
- The closure duration remains uncertain as authorities assess hazards on adjacent land, with the Mountains & Recreation Conservation Authority managing the site and monitoring the situation daily.
- The beach is valued for its privacy compared to more crowded nearby spots, and the surrounding neighborhood is known for its high-profile residents and historic celebrity connections.
