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Sunset Restaurant in Malibu under threat as waves rip away coastline

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O'Keefe, R. (2026, October 20). Sunset Restaurant in Malibu under threat as waves rip away coastline. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/20/us-news/popular-socal-beach-restaurant-under-threat-as-waves-erode-coastline/

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Highway officials have closed a stretch of road near Westward Beach in Malibu due to severe coastal erosion caused by recent large swells from Tropical Storm Rachel. To prevent further damage, crews are using boulders to stabilize the area while assessing when it can be reopened safely. The Sunset Restaurant, located nearby and temporarily shut down, is at risk as waves continue to erode the coastline. Malibu has recently faced both wildfires and strong storms, adding to concerns about coastal stability.

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The Sunset Restaurant in Malibu, known for its stunning coastal views and relaxed beach atmosphere, faces an immediate threat due to severe erosion caused by recent waves. The highway at Westward Beach has been closed, and the water supply was shut off after a main pipe was exposed by the erosion. Crews are using sizable boulders and equipment to prevent further damage, with LA County contractors working alongside city maintenance crews to manage traffic control. Photos show the fragile road hanging off the coast without support. The Sunset Restaurant has been temporarily closed as officials continue to assess the situation throughout the night to determine when the road can safely reopen.

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The highway at Westward Beach has been closed and the water has been shut off in the area after a main was also exposed by the erosion. asserted

main → close → erosion

Crews are piling sizable boulders next to the road to prevent it from collapsing, officials said. asserted

officials → pile → it

“A contractor for LA County is using equipment and materials already on site to help prevent further erosion and damage. asserted

contractor → use → erosion

City maintenance crews are assisting with traffic control,” officials wrote Monday night. asserted

officials → assist → control

“The City will continue assessing conditions throughout the night to determine when the road can safely reopen.” asserted

road → continue → night

Photos showed the fragile road, hanging off the edge of the coast with no support, that waves had eaten into. asserted

waves → show → that

The Sunset Restaurant, which has been temporarily closed, is popular for its position along the beach and its spectacular coastal views. asserted

which → close → beach

“The relaxed beach atmosphere of The Sunset Restaurant is unparalleled to any other restaurant in Southern California,” the establishment describes itself, adding in another bio that it’s a “lovely getaway from the hustle of life.” Those in the Malibu area are stunned by the strong erosion. asserted

Those → describe → erosion

“The sand is disappearing, definitely… asserted

sand → disappear → ?

And the ocean is, I mean these waves… asserted

I → mean → ?

I’ve never seen anything like this after growing up and going to Zuma all the time. asserted

I → see → Zuma

I’ve never seen waves this big. asserted

I → see → waves

It’s crazy,” Sabrina Pender told ABC 7. asserted

Pender → ’ → ABC

Malibu has simultaneously endured tremendous waves and raging wildfires in recent weeks. asserted

Malibu → endure → weeks

The Bryson Fire erupted last week, worrying residents that it could spread to the coastline. uncertain

it → erupt → coastline

But fire officials quickly handled the blaze. asserted

officials → handle → blaze

Strong swells from recent Tropical Storm Rachel battered the area and their neighbors to the south in Long Beach. asserted

swells → batter → Beach

An approaching storm this week is expected to generate huge waves and flooding again. asserted

storm → approach → waves

The California Post reached out to The Sunset Restaurant for comment. asserted

Post → reach → comment

Sunset Restaurant in Malibu under threat as waves rip away coastline

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