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to the Coastal Commission
meeting live on the web.
When in session,
see the webcast itself
or the webcast with the agenda alongside
or just the audio.

See video archives of previous meetings.

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NOTICE

The Coastal Commission’s monthly meeting agenda is now available only via the internet.

If you wish to receive electronic notification of the publication of the Commission meeting agenda, please

For all other communications, including interest regarding a specific project and a notification request concerning such an item, please contact the appropriate district office  to request to be on the mailing list. 

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Man in wheelchair, click here to find out where you can borrow a beach wheelchair.Did you know that beach wheelchairs are offered for use at various locations?

Check on where you can borrow one.

 

 

Most of the documents on our site are available in PDF (portable document format). To read and/or print these, you need Adobe Reader  plug-in for your browser. To get it, click here, then follow the installation instructions.

The Coastal Commission cannot receive comments on any official business by electronic mail unless specifically indicated. Any information relating to official business should be sent to the appropriate Commission office using U.S. Mail or courier service.



Buy a
WHALE TAIL®  license plate
Picture of WHALE TAIL License plate
& support
our coast and ocean.
Press Release (June 25, 2008): WHALE TAIL® License Plates Are Still Afloat


 

Whale Tail® Design Contest Update
We are still in the process of judging the contest.
 We expect to announce a winner soon. If you would like to be put on a list to receive an announcement, please email your request to coast4u@coastal.ca.gov. Design contest entrants will automatically be notified

 



 


Per the March 11 tsunami event, Commission staff will be on scene (and will be available in our offices) to assist with emergency response and information on emergency permits.

Our Santa Cruz (Central Coast District) telephone number is (831) 427-4863.
Our Eureka (North Coast District) telephone number is (707) 445-7833.


The Tōhoku [Japan] Earthquake of March 11, 2011: a Preliminary Report on Implications for Coastal California



Notice of Technical Review Workshop
for the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS)
Wheeler North Reef Mitigation Project
(April 11, 2011 in Dana Point)


Press Release: Judge Awards Coastal Commission $3.9 Million, Orders Illegal Development Removed




View the winning entries and honorable mentions,
from the
2011 Coastal Art and Poetry Contest.

Happy Hiour, by Yandi Wu

"Happy Hour" by Yandi Wu
received an honorable mention.



Did you know that the California Coastal Commission
is now offering a 40% discount
on permit application fees
for green building projects?
Learn the details!


The third volume in our series of coastal guides is now available!
This volume, Beaches and Parks in Southern California
includes sections on Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego Counties.
Here is the cover of this latest volume:  

Cover of Beaches and Parks in Southern California (from the Experience the California Coast series)

Take a peek at sample pages from the Los Angeles County chapter
and then find out more!


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