Keeping Up Appearances at California Piers
Pictured is Newport Pier, one of two public piers the City of Newport Beach recently approved $1.4 million in maintenance spending on.
Everybody loves “This Old Pier” and when one goes down or gets closed the public springs into action, demanding that money be spent to rebuild and reopen. Some people love their piers so much that they establish non-profit organizations such as Ventura’s Pier Into the Future, which has an endowment fund to maintain the treasured resource for future generations to enjoy.
Keeping Up Appearance at California Piers
Cayucos Pier – was closed for more than two years and spent $3.5 million. In summer 2017 Cayucos Pier was closed on and off for more maintenance work.
Long Beach Belmont Memorial Pier – Renovations took place in 2016-2017, and city officials are proposing a rebuild before the 2028 Olympics come to town.
Monterey Wharf – Wharf II Pile Replacement & Repair slated.
Santa Cruz Wharf – Miramar restaurant is slated for demolition, with rebuild to include new restaurant.
Seal Beach – The end of the pier has been closed since 2013. In May 2016 the fenced off area with a former Ruby’s and bait shop caught fire. If all goes well, it could be rebuilt and reopen in 2019.
5 Longest Piers
1. Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf 2,745 feet
2. Ocean Beach Pier San Diego 1,971 feet
3. Stearn’s Wharf Santa Barbara 1,950 feet
4. Oceanside Pier 1,942 feet
5. Huntington Beach Pier 1,856 feet
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