Community Polling to Decide on Dog Friendly Beaches in Rancho Palos Verdes

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The beach below the Trump National Golf Club was a privately owned dog friendly beach that now is under the control of the city of Rancho Palos Verdes. With this, the residents who enjoyed playing on the beach with their dogs were doubtful if they would be able to enjoy the same privilege in the future.
According to the city ordinance pets, leashed or unleashed are not allowed on the beaches.
Several trails leading to the dog friendly beach was often used by surfers, swimmers, dog owners and families wanting to enjoy and have fun. But Trump National transferred 24.4 acres of its property along with the dog friendly beach to the city in May for entitlement of a project. Los Angeles County Lifeguards have been guarding the beach since then.
The city council has agreed to let staff conduct community polling before deciding to have dog friendly beaches. Landscape architect firm Mia Lehrer & Associates will be roped in to find possible locations for a dog friendly beach or a dog park instead.

