LASD Closes Malibu Beach Parking Lots Amid Coronavirus Concerns

MALIBU, CA — The Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department is closing beach parking lots in Malibu Monday to prevent crowding and to allow for social distancing to help slow the spread of the new coronavirus and protect vulnerable groups, the City of Malibu announced.

Large numbers of people were crowding the beaches, trails and Malibu Pier over the weekend, the City of Malibu said. The beach lots that will be closed effective immediately include: Topanga, Surfrider, Corral Canyon, Point Dume, Zuma, El Matador, La Piedra, Nicolas Canyon and Leo Carrillo.

The City of Malibu tweeted Sunday, "The City of #Malibu is receiving reports of people enjoying the outdoors in Malibu. The County order requires that social distancing (6 feet between people) be practiced while outdoors."

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