Pacifica pier cracks; another coastal casualty as seas continue to rise
Key takeaways
- The Pacifica Municipal Pier was shut down and taped off Thursday after city workers noticed cracks running through the landmark structure and concrete chunks falling into the ocean.
- It’s just one of many coastal California structures that have recently crumbled under pressure from a rising and relentless ocean.
- Officials from the small, beach city just south of San Francisco said the pier was closed due to “cracking, separation, and displacement of the concrete walkway and structural elements.”
The Pacifica Municipal Pier is pounded by high surf in January 2019. On Thursday, the pier was shut down and taped off after city workers noticed cracks running through the landmark structure. (Carolyn Cole/Los Angeles Times) By Susanne Rust Staff Writer Follow June 5, 2026 1:29 PM PT 3 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
The Pacifica Municipal Pier was shut down and taped off Thursday after city workers noticed cracks running through the landmark structure and concrete chunks falling into the ocean.
It’s just one of many coastal California structures that have recently crumbled under pressure from a rising and relentless ocean.