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Paradise Cove in trouble again for charging for beach access
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.
But, according to some, that can be a problem.
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.
Large red signs leading up to the beach detailed the access fee, marketed as a “daily beach club membership,” according to documents reviewed by the Los Angeles Times.
The case...
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