California Could Lose Up to 75% of Its Beaches—and Billions in Property Are Exposed

Real Estate News · October 23, 2026 · Source: Realtor.com · By Allaire Conte · 6 min read at the source

aerial view, water surrounds damaged homes as high tide comes in, in Long Beach, California

California’s beaches are retreating into some of the country’s most expensive real estate—and protecting those homes can come at a cost to the beach itself.

Reported by Allaire Conte for Realtor.com (Trends), originally published October 23, 2026.

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Topics: Trends, California, Climate Change, Coastal, Daily Email, Erosion, Flood Insurance, Flooding

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