Following a significant winter storm that severed a part of the Santa Cruz Wharf, the historic structure has reopened to the public. Although remnants of the storm's impact remain visible, visitors express a readiness to return, bolstered by assurances of structural inspections. The atmosphere among patrons is light-hearted, with many showing loyalty to local businesses, underscoring the importance of economic recovery. Optimism prevails as the wharf continues to be a cherished destination despite the recent chaos it endured.
De Mattei's dining companion, Matt Richardson from Mill Valley, said he followed the closure and the reopening. He didn't have any trepidation about coming back onto the pier. "I trust there's inspectors checking out the quality of the structure," he said. "I think if it's open to the public, they've definitely run their inspections."
As one approaches the new end of the wharf, the feeling that something major has been ripped out from underfoot is overwhelming. A temporary fence is the only thing that separates visitors and employees from the debris the storm didn't take, a fractured, splintered diving board off the edge of the world.
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