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On April 27, 2023 a landslide caused Casa Romantica’s backyard terrace, landscaping, and other debris to fall about 25 feet down the hillside. As of May 2, city engineer and Public Works Director told the City Council that the main landslide area still shows signs of movement. The estimated cost to fix the slope and secure the rear of the building would be about $7 million to $8 million.
The city has closed and red-tagged the property and evacuated between 6 to 8 units of Reef Gate’s Building A which sits at the lowest elevation of the complex’s three structure. Additionally, the landslide impacts railroad tracks running along San Clemente’s coastline. Due to the debris from the landslide Metrolink and Amtrak announced an indefinite suspension of commuter service through San Clemente.