South Beach Restoration and Shoreline Access Enhancement Project

The South Beach Restoration and Shoreline Access Enhancement Project is a municipal initiative proposed by the City of Avalon to mitigate long-term erosion within Avalon Harbor. The project focuses on the southeast shoreline of the harbor, specifically targeting a 300-linear-foot area at South Beach located between Green Pleasure Pier and the existing revetment along Pebbly Beach Road. The primary objective is to address erosion caused by currents and the failure of an existing 40-foot groin wall/wingwall. Key components of the scope of work include replacing the failed groin wall/wingwall to protect the beach from propeller and jet wash, restoring the surfaces of the seawall, launch ramp, and beach access stairway, and importing approximately 6,000 cubic yards of new sand to replace lost beach material. The project received approval from the City of Avalon Planning Commission on October 22, 2025, following the preparation of a Negative Declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which determined that the work will not have significant environmental effects. While environmental documentation indicates that mitigation measures and monitoring plans were adopted, the specific contract value, period of performance, and formal solicitation details are not currently specified in the available forecast data. The project is managed by the City of Avalon's Capital Improvement Program, with Bob Greenlaw, P.E., serving as the CIP Director and primary point of contact.