Malibu sinkhole threatens luxury homes, closes popular Lechuza Beach
New York Post • • entertainment
Key Points:
- A sinkhole on Malibu's E. Sea Level Dr., threatening luxury homes including one owned by Nicolas Cage, has led to the indefinite closure of Lechuza Beach, a secluded public beach below the affected area.
- Despite the beach itself sustaining minimal storm damage, access points from the street are closed due to safety concerns, effectively locking the public out.
- Lechuza Beach, managed by the Mountains & Recreation Conservation Authority (MRCA), typically has three public access points, but currently only the gate at W. Sea Level Dr. is partially accessible, and even then, stairs to the beach remain closed.
- The closure duration is uncertain as authorities assess hazards on adjacent private land, with no estimated timeline for reopening.
- The beach has been a well-kept secret favored by locals to avoid crowded tourist spots, situated amid Malibu's exclusive real estate historically owned by Hollywood celebrities.
