SAN DIEGO—The San Diego City Council Tuesday approved an annual seasonal closure of Point La Jolla and Boomer Beach during sea lion pupping season—May 1 through Oct. 31.
The closure, authorized by the California Coastal Commission on April 8, is intended to ensure the safety and health of both visitors to the area and the sea lions. It will be in effect for seven years.
“Today’s action codifies the boundaries and the timing of the closure and allows for what all sides of this issue want—greater enforcement,” said Councilman Joe LaCava, who represents District 1 and the sea lions’ preferred beaches. “This effort was only possible with the input of the mayor’s office, Parks & Recreation Department, our lifeguards, advocates, La Jolla community groups, and the over 1,500 individuals that completed the public survey….