Photo Gallery: Agate Street Beach unveils new stairway and viewing area

Project inspector Bob Koch takes a look down the new stairway at Agate Street Beach in Laguna Beach after an unveiling ceremony Tuesday.

Visitors gather at the new Agate Street Beach viewpoint Tuesday in Laguna Beach.

Local surfer John Trevino looks over the ocean at the new Agate Street Beach access Tuesday.

The Agate Street Beach access improvement project in Laguna Beach includes an overlook viewing area, a new concrete stairway, drought- and salt-tolerant landscaping of California native plants and new furnishings including benches and a bike rack.

Residents and city officials gather on the new Agate Street Beach stairway Tuesday in Laguna Beach.