
Here are answers to questions we've been getting about the status of surfing at Sunset:
NOTE: This is solely to give answersto the numerous questions we have been receiving about surfing at Sunset. This is not encouragepeople to ho surf or to break any kaws, just answering questions with the knowledge we have observed.
Is Sunset open for surfing?
It was never really closed.
Is PCH open?
It is only open to those that have a proper pass. The closure/checkpoint is at Chautauqua/W Channel Rd. Only vehicles with passes are allowed to continue on PCH. So without a pass, you can not drive a vehicle up to Sunset.
Can I bike up PCH?
If you have the proper pass, it depends on who is at the checkpoint, some gaurds let you through, some say "No bikes...too dangerous".
As of Friday, 4/25, CHP was stationed near Sunset turning back people riding bikes and walking up PCH. stuff changes constantly.
How have people been surfing there, and at Topanga?
They have passes to be in the area, or they snuck in.
Is Will Rogers open?
Yes, the beach and the bike path are now open.
Can I get to Sunset from Will Rogers?
Yes, but the main Will Rogers parking lot is still closed. The small parking lot at Entrada is open, that lot is before the PCH closure. If you park there you can walk or bike up the path to the Bay Club then go around the Club to Sunset. There has been no beach closures, the beach is open all the way to Sunset.

How far is it from the parking lot (the small lot) to Sunset?
About 2.3 miles. A 10 minute bike ride at an easy pace.

I heard there's a secret route to go there and to Topanga?
First Rule and Second Rule
Can I park at Sunset?
The Gladstones lot is closed, it is being used by a constuction company. Vehicles have been parking along PCH.
Is Randy still there/Is he okay?
He is still there, he appears okay.
How's the water?
It appears the same as Santa Monica. There are mixed answers to this.
Is the bike path the only way to get to Sunset for those without a pass?
As of Friday, 4/25, it is possible to ride the bike path to the very end o the Will Rogers Parking where the Bay Club is, then walk the beach over to the rocks at Sunset. CHP was stationed near Sunset turning back people riding bikes and walking up PCH.
Is there police and National Gaurd all over PCH?
There is a heavy presence of both CHP and LAPD all along PCH. A lot of vehicles have been seen getting pulled over. The National Gaurd is stationed at specific areas.
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