Upscale California Hotel Faces Daily $11k Fine for Privatizing Beach

Upscale California hotel faces daily $11k fine for privatizing beach

The historic Hotel Laguna faces a steep fine for repeatedly attempting to privatize a public beach.

‘Shame on you’: Upscale California hotel faces daily $11K fine for privatizing beach

A historic oceanfront hotel in Laguna Beach is under fire for setting up a private area for its guests. In violation of a California law ensuring public beach access, the upscale property faces a fine of up to $11,250 per day, according to the state.Hotel Laguna claims to be first hotel located on the famous Orange County beach, set along the Pacific Coast Highway, for over 125 years, according to its website. It also has a several years-long hi…