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After a season of winter storms in San Diego, California, the Crystal Pier was temporarily closed as a safety precaution until any damage could be assessed. The Crystal Pier Hotel owns the access portion of the pier, while the City owns the remainder. According to the Hotel, the damage was believed to have happened to the City portion of the pier.
After the winter storms, the City hired consultant Moffatt & Nichol to assess the pier's condition. As of May 15th, the City announced that the pier is safe for public use.
The City of San Diego says the end of a Pacific Beach pier will be reopened weeks after it was improperly closed off by the owners of the Crystal Pier cottages, which sit atop a large stretch of the pier. The closure was initiated by the owners of the Crystal Pier cottages, who had concerns about safety due to winter storm damage. However, the city now deems their action premature, as formal permission was required.
The consultant’s report evaluated the safety of the pier and concluded that it is suitable for public use. While urgent repairs are still needed, the report confirms that the pier can be reopened with proper precautions in place to ensure visitor safety.