Coastal Conflicts (Part 1 of 4): Coastal Access

In the 1960s, activists and state leaders became alarmed about heavy development on California's coastline. They won wide support for a ballot initiative to rein in growth, and in 1972 Proposition 20 established a coastal commission. In the years since, state officials have sought to guarantee public access to the California coastline. But tensions between beach-loving Californians and the few who can afford beachfront property have grown. Reporter Cheryl Colopy visits coastal areas where public beach access remains a work in progress. Reporter: Cheryl Colopy

• More: Coastal Conflicts: The Struggle for the Future of California's Coast - a 4-part series reported by Cheryl Colopy