The reopening of Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) in Malibu marks a crucial step in the area's recovery from the devastating Palisades Fire earlier this year. Despite the beach's renowned right-hand point break remaining less crowded due to previous closures, local surfers are now celebrating the road's reopening just in time for Memorial Day weekend. While residents like Milton Willis express gratitude for progress made and mourn losses from the fire, they also anticipate increased crowds at popular surfing spots. The Army Corps of Engineers have cleared over 60% of debris, though remnants of destruction still reflect the tragedy faced by the community.
This is like having it empty. We can, on a day that's a little bit bigger than this, have a hundred people trying to get the same wave.
Hallelujah, Memorial Day weekend and they opened up the road! It's tragic, but you can see that progress is happening.
Over 60% of lots cleared of debris by the Army Corps of Engineers. Still, twisted metal beams, rusted car carcasses, and charred palm trees remain visible.
Definitely spooky, but I noticed ocean vistas I had never seen before, where mountains had been.
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