On August 30, The Wall Street Journal reported that the State of California would not allow Malibu seafood institution the Reel Inn to rebuild on Pacific Coast Highway after the structure burned down in Los Angeles's Palisades Fire in January 2025. In a move that followed days of social media backlash, the California Department of Parks and Recreation issued a letter to Reel Inn on September 5 offering the possibility of reopening the restaurant on the property.
Honeymoon Island State Park offers over four miles of pristine beach ideal for wildlife sightings and shelling, giving a quieter alternative to developed beaches.