Point Dume Is Closed Until Further Notice. Here's What We Know

High tides and heavy surf carved away so much coastline at Point Dume that LA County has closed beach access indefinitely, with no reopening date. What exactly is closed, the Palisades Fire connection behind it, and where to get your beach fix while the point is off limits.

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