Centerville Road coastal erosion and road realignment
Humboldt County
Summary
The road to Centerville Beach is crumbling into the ocean — literally. The county had a ~$4-5 million fix planned with federal money, but Coastal Commission conditions (including tearing it all out in 20-25 years) and active landslides to the south convinced the Board to abandon it and pursue an inland route instead. Beach access and access for eight residences hang in the balance.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 7
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $4-5 million in federal storm-repair money is on the line — the county will try to shift it to the inland route, and could lose it if the feds say no.
Long-term, the eight residences and BLM visitors south of the beach get a road that won't fall into the sea; beachgoers keep access while it lasts.
Property owners along potential inland routes — including the Brown Family Trust on Pool Road — face possible right-of-way acquisition, and beach access users may lose motorized access sooner.
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