The California Coastal Commission protects the state’s coast and ocean resources as well as public access to the shore so that current and future generations can experience the incomparable beauty, inspiration and joy of a healthy, vibrant coast.
In 2026, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Coastal Act, the visionary law that set the standard for coastal resource protection. Carried out through an enduring partnership between state and local governments, the Coastal Act provides the legal framework that has enabled California’s coastline to remain the envy of the world, as well as supporting a $51 billion dollar coast and ocean economy.
View the CA Coastal Commission’s 50 Years of Coastal Protections Site.