Summary
Successive December-through-February storms have squeezed the Peninsula beach down to the width of a dump truck in places. Staff said dredging will re-nourish the beach, and consultants are developing best management practices for ongoing backpassing and berm maintenance.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Rebidding aims to bring the project cost down to an affordable level.
Peninsula residents, particularly older residents unable to climb berms, and beachgoers.
Nearby residents will endure temporary construction noise.
Mentions & discussions (8)
‘It’s quite shocking’: Waves are battering Long Beach’s peninsula. It’s about to get worse
‘It’s quite shocking’: Waves are battering Long Beach’s peninsula. It’s about to get worse Los Angeles Times
Marine Advisory Commission - Special Meeting - Oct 8, 2026
Marine Bureau staff have been working daily on the peninsula boardwalk and bulkhead wall since Hurricane Marie, deploying roughly 10,000 sandbags and building berms, limited by tides and wave energy. Sand replenishment from Alamitos Bay and long-term dune restoration are under discussion.
Long Beach works to protect homes from worsening coastal erosion amid powerful El Niño
Long Beach works to protect homes from worsening coastal erosion amid powerful El Niño ABC7 Los Angeles
City Council Special Meeting - Sep 22, 2026
Hurricane Marie dropped parts of the Peninsula beach by more than eight feet in two days, leaving over half a mile of beach and boardwalk damaged or inaccessible. Councilmember Duggan also pointed to longer-term coastal restoration projects that could better protect the coastline over the next 10 to 30 years.
Marine Advisory Commission - Special Meeting - Aug 13, 2026
Hurricane swells and high tides eroded the Peninsula beachfront, and crews worked extended shifts rebuilding a protective berm daily. Staff also meets monthly with Peninsula resident committees.
Higher tides and storms worsen Long Beach Peninsula sand loss
Higher tides and storms worsen Long Beach Peninsula sand loss Spectrum News
Marine Advisory Commission Executive Committee - May 7, 2026
The sand-moving project was rebid after coming in too expensive; about 400,000 cubic yards will restore over 200 feet of beachfront between roughly 62nd and 64th streets. Beachfront work will be limited to 12 hours a day to reduce noise impacts.
Marine Advisory Commission Executive Committee - Mar 5, 2026
Successive December-through-February storms have squeezed the Peninsula beach down to the width of a dump truck in places. Staff said dredging will re-nourish the beach, and consultants are developing best management practices for ongoing backpassing and berm maintenance.
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