The California Coastal Commission: What San Diego Residents Need to Know

Living along San Diego’s coastline offers unmatched beauty and lifestyle benefits—but it also means navigating the rules of the California Coastal Commission (CCC). Created by voters in 1972 and made permanent by the California Coastal Act of 1976, the CCC is tasked with protecting California’s 1,100-mile shoreline, balancing environmental preservation, public access, and coastal development.