A sign is posted on the Paradise Cove Pier that instructs visitors on what areas of their property is open to the public at Paradise Cove. Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times A sign is posted on the Paradise Cove Pier that instructs visitors on what areas of their property is open to the public at Paradise Cove. In June, the California Coastal Commission once again began investigating complaints from beachgoers that the operator of Paradise Cove has been charging a $20 daily beach membership fee to access the shore. Steven F. Dahlberg, president of Paradise Cove Land Co., did not respond to a request for comment. For some Malibu surfers, hitting the waves means first crossing the parking lot at privately operated Paradise Cove, a restaurant that faces the public beach and pier.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 02, 2016 13:01 UTC