Viewers' Choice Winner Star at Sunset, Pfeiffer Beach, by Pankaj Bhargava

Honorable Mention Risso's Dolphin, Monterey Bay, by Douglas Croft

Honorable Mention Hearst Pier, by Marsha Kirschbaum

Honorable Mention Large Salp, Redondo Beach, by Merry Passage

Honorable Mention Dolphins, La Jolla, by Greg Volger

Our Mission
Protecting & Enhancing California's Coast

The Commission is committed to protecting and enhancing California’s coast and ocean for present and future generations. It does so through careful planning and regulation of environmentally-sustainable development, rigorous use of science, strong public participation, education, and effective intergovernmental coordination.

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Property Owners

Property owners can apply for a Coastal Development Permit to legally develop their property within the California Coastal Zone

Local Governments

Many local governments are empowered to issue Coastal Development Permits through Local Coastal Plans

Informed Citizens

Everyone can learn about our coast & how to protect it. Join a beach cleanup, get teacher resources & grants, help out & have fun

November 2018 Meeting Venue — UPDATE: NEW MEETING LOCATION
Aquarium of the Bay-Farallon Room

November 7^th - 9^th

9am

Pier 39, The Embarcadero & Beach Street San Francisco, CA 94133

Critical Coastal Infrastructure at Risk

The California Coastal Commission (CCC) is seeking input on local planning needs with regard to built community assets located along the coast that may be vulnerable to future sea level rise impacts. This survey will inform the CCC's efforts to provide adaptation policy guidance and other informational products. Email us at InfrastructureAdaptation@coastal.ca.gov for more information.

CCC Staff November 15, 2018

Public Comment on Commission’s Draft Environmental Justice Policy ends November 7th.

Reminder, November 7th , 2018 is the last day to submit public comment on the Commission’s Draft Environmental Justice Policy. Comments will be accepted via email at environmentaljustice@coastal.ca.gov, by mail at 45 Fremont St., Suite 2000, San Francisco, CA 94105- 2219, or by fax at 415-904-5400.

CCC Staff November 7, 2018

Shop for the Coast.

Support the Coastal Commission’s education programs when you purchase items from our Shop.

CCC Staff November 5, 2018

Martin’s Beach Survey: Share your story of your experiences or your family’s history of use at Martin’s Beach!

The Coastal Commission is still collecting information on the public’s historical use at Martin’s Beach, and our surveys can now be completed electronically. If you or your family have a history of use of Martin’s Beach, please take a moment to fill out the Commission’s Survey, which you can access here. You will need to download and fill out the survey. You can send in the survey, written statements of your story, and any photographs you have by email to MartinsBeachPRS@coastal.ca.gov or in writing to the address on the survey.

CCC Staff October 5, 2018

Press Release: Coastal Commission transfers 22 acres in Santa Monica Mountains near Backbone Trail entrance to public.

CCC Staff September 14, 2018

Press Release: Coastal Commission issues $1 million fine for Coastal Act violation, orders sea wall removed.

CCC Staff August 9, 2018

Draft Environmental Justice Policy Available for Public Comment

CCC Staff August 9, 2018

Local Coastal Program Grant Application is Now Closed

The fifth round of the California Coastal Commission’s Local Coastal Program Local Assistance Grant Program is now closed. A total of 7 applications were received, totaling $1,126,000 in funding requested for completing or updating Local Coastal Programs (LCPs) consistent with the California Coastal Act and with special emphasis on planning for strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to adapt to the impacts of climate change. A total of $750,000 is available and is scheduled to be awarded at the November or December hearing.

CCC Staff September 19, 2018

Court of Appeals Ensure Protection of Seals in San Diego

"This case shows the Coastal Commission made the the right decision to protect the seals and public safety at Children’s Pool. This agency will continue to safeguard our precious marine resources as we have for the last 40 years." - California Coastal Commission Chair Dayna Bochco

Court of Appeal June 8, 2018

Proposed Settlement with Hollister Ranch Homeowners—public comment

CCC Staff May 25, 2018

Interested in Learning about the Commission’s New Tribal Consultation Policy?

CCC Staff April 17, 2018

California Opposes Trump Oil Leasing Plan

CCC Staff Feb. 7, 2018

2017 Year in Review

CCC Staff Feb. 6, 2018

Interested in learning more about or contributing to the Coastal Commission’s new draft environmental justice policy?

CCC Staff January 26, 2018

Disposal Mudslide Debris on Santa Barbara County Beaches

CCC Staff January 19, 2018

Shop for Art, T-Shirts, Mugs, and More to Support Coastal Education

CCC Staff Happy Holidays

Draft Bill Promoting Offshore Drilling Would Harm Whales, Dolphins Coastal Commission Warns

CCC Staff November 7, 2017

Environmental Justice Introduction Webinar

CCC Staff October 27, 2017

Coastal Commission Pushes for Cleanup of 30-year-old Junk Reef off California Coast

CCC Staff October 19, 2017

Grant Funding Now Available for Coastal and Marine Education and Stewardship Projects

CCC Staff October 2, 2017

Attorney General files border wall lawsuit on behalf of Coastal Commission

Office of the Attorney General September 20, 2017

Introducing the Coastal Commission's Draft Residential Adaptation Policy Guidance

CCC Staff August 8, 2017

California Coastal Commission shutters America's last coastal sand mine

CCC Staff July 13, 2017

Coastal Commission Staff and Cemex Reach Proposed Settlement to Close Sand Mining Operations

CCC Staff June. 27, 2017

Coastal Commission Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Synthesis

CCC Staff May 8, 2017

Jack Ainsworth Appointed Executive Director in Unanimous 11-0 Vote

CCC Feb. 10, 2017

Coastal Commission Chair's Letter on Scientist Dispute

CCC Chair Feb. 8, 2017

Round 4 Local Coastal Program Grant Application Period Now Open

CCC Staff Feb. 2, 2017

2016 Year in Review

CCC Staff Jan. 9, 2017

California Coastal Trail

Find inspiration in the stories that shaped the iconic California Coastal Trail.

California Coastal Access Guide

The fully revised 7^th Edition has information on more than 1,150 public access areas.

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Help protect & restore the priceless resources of California's coast & ocean

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Access the coast with ease in a free beach wheelchair, available throughout California

Check the Coast

Donate to the Protect Our Coast & Oceans Fund on your California Tax Form

John "Jack" Ainsworth, 58, came to the Coastal Commission from the private sector in 1989 as a Coastal Program Analyst. Over the past 27 years, he has shouldered a variety of responsibilities including overseeing the South Central and South Coast (LA County) district offices and as the agency's Senior Deputy Director beginning in May 2015. He was appointed Acting Executive Director in March 2016. Ainsworth has a BA in Environmental Studies & Geography and an MSc in Geography from the University of California, Riverside.

Our Mission Protecting & Enhancing California's Coast

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Edmund G. Brown Jr.

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Executive Director

John Ainsworth

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UPDATE: NEW MEETING LOCATIONAquarium of the Bay-Farallon Room

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Critical Coastal Infrastructure at Risk

Take a Survey

Public Comment on Commission’s Draft Environmental Justice Policy ends November 7th.

Shop for the Coast.

Martin’s Beach Survey: Share your story of your experiences or your family’s history of use at Martin’s Beach!

Press Release: Coastal Commission transfers 22 acres in Santa Monica Mountains near Backbone Trail entrance to public.

Press Release: Coastal Commission issues $1 million fine for Coastal Act violation, orders sea wall removed.

Draft Environmental Justice Policy Available for Public Comment

Local Coastal Program Grant Application is Now Closed

Court of Appeals Ensure Protection of Seals in San Diego

Proposed Settlement with Hollister Ranch Homeowners—public comment

Interested in Learning about the Commission’s New Tribal Consultation Policy?

California Opposes Trump Oil Leasing Plan

2017 Year in Review

Interested in learning more about or contributing to the Coastal Commission’s new draft environmental justice policy?

Disposal Mudslide Debris on Santa Barbara County Beaches

Shop for Art, T-Shirts, Mugs, and More to Support Coastal Education

Draft Bill Promoting Offshore Drilling Would Harm Whales, Dolphins Coastal Commission Warns

Environmental Justice Introduction Webinar

Coastal Commission Pushes for Cleanup of 30-year-old Junk Reef off California Coast

Grant Funding Now Available for Coastal and Marine Education and Stewardship Projects

Attorney General files border wall lawsuit on behalf of Coastal Commission

Introducing the Coastal Commission's Draft Residential Adaptation Policy Guidance

California Coastal Commission shutters America's last coastal sand mine

Coastal Commission Staff and Cemex Reach Proposed Settlement to Close Sand Mining Operations

Coastal Commission Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Synthesis

Jack Ainsworth Appointed Executive Director in Unanimous 11-0 Vote

Coastal Commission Chair's Letter on Scientist Dispute

Round 4 Local Coastal Program Grant Application Period Now Open

2016 Year in Review

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