Rio Del Mar Walkway Closed Off

People who are used to strolling along Beach Drive in Rio Del Mar to enjoy the ocean views found the way from the 202 to 300 stretch blocked by heavy red construction barriers.

The property owners — part of the Rio del Mar Beach Island Homeowners’ Association — say the walkway is their property.

The County of Santa Cruz disagrees but Santa Cruz County Superior Court Judge Tim Volkman decided last year that the property owners can put up temporary fencing blocking public access.

The California Coastal Commission may take up the issue. n