Homeowner Speaks After Waves Tear Apart Long Beach Peninsula Home
Powerful waves continued tearing apart homes along the Long Beach Peninsula Monday, October 12, 2026, with one waterfront residence losing a large section of its structure to the ocean as the city began transitioning from emergency response to recovery efforts.
Around 4 p.m., extensive damage was visible near 6527 Seaside Walk, where several oceanfront homes had already suffered significant structural damage from days of pounding surf associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel.
Video captured the destruction along the shoreline, including a home that reportedly lost a substantial portion of its structure earlier Monday morning.
An exclusive interview with the homeowner provides a firsthand account of the damage and the impact the powerful waves have had on residents.
According to Long Beach officials, eight structures containing 13 residences remained red-tagged and unsafe to occupy, while another structure remained yellow-tagged. Although damage to previously affected properties continued worsening, no additional buildings had been tagged as of Monday afternoon.
Mandatory evacuation orders remained in effect for homes in the 6400 and 6500 blocks of Seaside Walk, while evacuation warnings continued for several nearby Peninsula streets.
Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson acknowledged the challenges facing displaced residents during a Monday afternoon news conference, saying the city was beginning recovery efforts while continuing to monitor dangerous coastal conditions.
City crews were working to reinforce vulnerable sections of the shoreline using sand berms, large sandbags and other protective barriers. Officials also outlined plans to replenish the beach with tens of thousands of cubic yards of sand and begin repairing the damaged boardwalk.
The city announced a seven-point coastal protection plan aimed at repairing damaged infrastructure and improving the Peninsula’s ability to withstand future storms.
Coastal flood advisories remained in effect through Tuesday afternoon, with officials warning residents and visitors to stay away from damaged walkways, unstable structures and restricted shoreline areas.
The Peninsula remained closed to nonresidents as crews continued assessing damage and preparing for additional coastal protection work.
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