Malibu officials close Lechuza Beach after sinkhole damages coastal road

Malibu officials close Lechuza Beach after sinkhole damages coastal road

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Malibu officials closed the only public entry points to Lechuza Beach on September 11 after a sinkhole opened on East Sea Level Drive, leaving the secluded shoreline inaccessible. The sinkhole, about 30 by 30 feet, appeared in the driveway of a Malibu oceanfront residence believed to belong to actor Nicolas Cage following heavy rains and waves linked to Hurricane Marie. City officials declared a local emergency, evacuated 31 homes, temporarily shut off natural-gas service, and said the collapse was tied to coastal erosion caused by recent storms.

Actors

City of Malibu Los Angeles County Fire Department Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Nicolas Cage National Weather Service Malibu High School

Locations

Malibu, California, United States Sea Level Drive, Malibu, California, United States Los Angeles County, California, United States Malibu High School, Malibu, California, United States

Articles

September 11, 2026
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Malibu sinkhole forces closure of public access to Lechuza Beach
Malibu sinkhole forces closure of public access to Lechuza Beach

Yahoo • 11 Sep 23:19

A sinkhole on East Sea Level Drive in Malibu has led officials to close the only safe public entry points to Lechuza Beach, leaving the secluded shoreline inaccessible for an undetermined period.

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Sinkhole in Malibu forces indefinite closure of Lechuza Beach
Sinkhole in Malibu forces indefinite closure of Lechuza Beach

New York Post • 11 Sep 23:19

A sinkhole on East Sea Level Drive in Malibu has led authorities to close public access to Lechuza Beach indefinitely while nearby luxury homes are evacuated.

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Malibu sinkhole linked to coastal erosion prompts evacuations and home-owner concerns
Malibu sinkhole linked to coastal erosion prompts evacuations and home-owner concerns

Los Angeles Times • 11 Sep 10:00

A sinkhole that opened near a beach property in Malibu, attributed to coastal erosion from recent storms, has led to evacuations, red-tagging of homes and uncertainty among residents about future safety.

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September 10, 2026
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Sinkhole forces evacuation of 31 homes on Malibu's Sea Level Drive
Sinkhole forces evacuation of 31 homes on Malibu's Sea Level Drive

New York Post • 10 Sep 02:29

A sinkhole that opened on Sea Level Drive in Malibu has prompted a mandatory evacuation of 31 properties, including the nearby mansion of actor Nicolas Cage, as officials work to stabilize the roadway.

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September 09, 2026
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Sinkhole Swallows Driveway at Nicolas Cage's Malibu Property
Sinkhole Swallows Driveway at Nicolas Cage's Malibu Property

Vulture • 09 Sep 17:59

A 30-by-30-foot sinkhole opened on a Malibu oceanfront property believed to belong to actor Nicolas Cage, damaging the driveway after heavy rains and waves linked to Hurricane Marie.

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Malibu declares emergency and orders evacuation of 31 homes after sinkhole opens near Nicolas Cage property
Malibu declares emergency and orders evacuation of 31 homes after sinkhole opens near Nicolas Cage property

Los Angeles Times • 09 Sep 02:55

A sinkhole that developed in the driveway of a Malibu oceanfront residence prompted the city to declare a local emergency and evacuate 31 nearby homes, with authorities warning that conditions could worsen due to high tides and rain.

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Malibu mansion driveway collapses, prompting gas shutoff
Malibu mansion driveway collapses, prompting gas shutoff

AP News • 09 Sep 02:00

A driveway at Nicolas Cage's Malibu home gave way, creating a large opening and triggering a temporary natural-gas service interruption for safety.

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