The California Coastal Commission has ordered an end to off-road driving at Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area within three years as part of an effort to restore eight miles of fragile coastline to a more natural state. “Fundamentally, California law doesn’t allow for that kind of use in environmentally sensitive areas.”An off-road driver makes a statement at Oceano Dunes. “I’m elated by the Coastal Commission’s long-overdue action to phase out destructive off-road vehicle use at Oceano Dunes,” he said. Off-roaders’ efforts to preserve their access to Oceano Dunes have been supported by California parks officials, who say the Coastal Commission does not have the authority to regulate off-road activities. AdvertisementOceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area is the only California state park where vehicles may be driven on the beach.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 19, 2021 20:21 UTC