California's coastline is changing before our eyes. Powerful surf, rising seas, and an intensifying El Niño are accelerating erosion along beaches and coastal bluffs from Malibu to San Diego, threatening homes, roads, trails, and public access points.
Some communities are already seeing the impacts. Beaches have narrowed, cliffs have crumbled, and critical infrastructure is facing growing risks as scientists warn that future storms could bring even greater damage. Our video explores which areas are most vulnerable and why erosion is happening faster in some locations than others.
Using maps, expert insights, and footage from erosion hotspots, we break down where the risks are greatest, what homeowners near coastal bluffs should know, and how California
communities are working to adapt to a rapidly changing shoreline.
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: El Niño could supercharge California coastal erosion. Find out where
