Techies, Surfers and a state agency? Yes, a founder of Sun Microsystems bought 89 acres of beach front property sorth of Maverick’s. It could also be the plot to Point Break #3.
Had surfers had access to the beach before his purchase? yes.
How did the state lands commission get involved?
- It began with criminal charges agaisnt the surfers, with video tape evidence of the alleged trespass.
- The criminal charges go away.
- The State Lands Commission stesp in to negotiate access.
- The techie wants $30 million for beach access.
- The State Lands Commission isn’t biting for $30 million.
The Lands Commission has previously indicated the path to beach access may be with eminent domain.
The Inertia | Billionaire Demands $30 Million from California to Allow Public on “His” Beach