I'm of the view that the formation of a formal "Friends of" group to contact, speak, and meet in person, as opposed to just Redditors commenting on-line, is critical.
I'd be suspicious of these guys too, right now they are saying things that are way too politically perfect and expedient. I never trust these "Land trusts" unless they are clothing optional /nudist based land trusts, I have seen some "conservationist" ones that all of a sudden close public access for the good of the wildlife, but then complain that nobody is donating to them because everyone forgets they are even there...we'll see. Again, why can't nudist pool their money and buy something for the good of nudism.....a long list of Propeties that could have been bought are suddenly sold to textile use. Let us hope this is not one of them
According to the Reddit thread POST has a terrible history and this doesn't bode well for the beach's status as a nude beach, or even that it will remain open to the public. Per one Redditor:
"As a local 10 minutes from the beach, I can say that POST has been nothing but a blight in our community. They buy or take land by eminent domain, and as a non-profit, don't pay property taxes that has hurt our schools and roads. They say land will be open to the public, but then put up fences, and in a few cases, armed guards to keep people out. They tried to steal the water rights from neighborhoods adjacent to the land they acquired. The list goes on and on. This is a sad day."
Been going to this beach for decades, now not as much as I used to but have treasured memories of my countless visits. Has helped keep me sane during troubled times walking that long stretch of beach as nature intended. Let us hope its legacy continues. And I would enthusiastically join any group to continue its current use.
Here is something I found (I do not know the validity of this statement, but its worth looking into):
Public Access Guarantee:
The California Coastal Act ensures the public has the right to access beaches up to the mean high tide line, meaning you can't be legally stopped from walking or wading on the sand when it's wet with the tide.
Private Property Above the High Tide Line:
While the public has access to the wet sand, the dry sand and any land above the high tide line may be privately owned.
Private Beach Claims and Disputes:
There have been numerous legal battles over beach access, with some homeowners claiming private ownership of areas that the public has traditionally used. For example, the Paradise Cove case in Malibu demonstrates how the public has fought for and won access to beaches previously treated as private.
Access Restrictions:
Despite the public's right to access, certain restrictions can still exist. For instance, private property owners may try to restrict access through fences, signs, or security, or by claiming paths or parking spots as their own.
Enforcement and Reporting:
The California Coastal Commission and the Coastal Commission's enforcement arm can investigate and penalize those who improperly restrict public access. You can also report violations online.
Prescriptive Rights:
The Coastal Commission also recognizes prescriptive rights, which means that long-term public use of a coastal area can create a legal right of access, even if it's on private property.
Good to hear never been to a naked beach but I would like too and get naked 😜
It's a while since I've been there, but I have happy memories of this beautiful beach. I'm very glad to know its future is [somewhat] ensured.
I'm of the view that the formation of a formal "Friends of" group to contact, speak, and meet in person, as opposed to just Redditors commenting on-line, is critical.
I'd be suspicious of these guys too, right now they are saying things that are way too politically perfect and expedient. I never trust these "Land trusts" unless they are clothing optional /nudist based land trusts, I have seen some "conservationist" ones that all of a sudden close public access for the good of the wildlife, but then complain that nobody is donating to them because everyone forgets they are even there...we'll see. Again, why can't nudist pool their money and buy something for the good of nudism.....a long list of Propeties that could have been bought are suddenly sold to textile use. Let us hope this is not one of them
According to the Reddit thread POST has a terrible history and this doesn't bode well for the beach's status as a nude beach, or even that it will remain open to the public. Per one Redditor:
"As a local 10 minutes from the beach, I can say that POST has been nothing but a blight in our community. They buy or take land by eminent domain, and as a non-profit, don't pay property taxes that has hurt our schools and roads. They say land will be open to the public, but then put up fences, and in a few cases, armed guards to keep people out. They tried to steal the water rights from neighborhoods adjacent to the land they acquired. The list goes on and on. This is a sad day."
https://www.reddit.com/r/SanGregorioNudeBeach/s/1ZRwwnMp8N
Been going to this beach for decades, now not as much as I used to but have treasured memories of my countless visits. Has helped keep me sane during troubled times walking that long stretch of beach as nature intended. Let us hope its legacy continues. And I would enthusiastically join any group to continue its current use.
Here is something I found (I do not know the validity of this statement, but its worth looking into):
Public Access Guarantee:
The California Coastal Act ensures the public has the right to access beaches up to the mean high tide line, meaning you can't be legally stopped from walking or wading on the sand when it's wet with the tide.
Private Property Above the High Tide Line:
While the public has access to the wet sand, the dry sand and any land above the high tide line may be privately owned.
Private Beach Claims and Disputes:
There have been numerous legal battles over beach access, with some homeowners claiming private ownership of areas that the public has traditionally used. For example, the Paradise Cove case in Malibu demonstrates how the public has fought for and won access to beaches previously treated as private.
Access Restrictions:
Despite the public's right to access, certain restrictions can still exist. For instance, private property owners may try to restrict access through fences, signs, or security, or by claiming paths or parking spots as their own.
Enforcement and Reporting:
The California Coastal Commission and the Coastal Commission's enforcement arm can investigate and penalize those who improperly restrict public access. You can also report violations online.
Prescriptive Rights:
The Coastal Commission also recognizes prescriptive rights, which means that long-term public use of a coastal area can create a legal right of access, even if it's on private property.