History, Width, and Stability of Harbor Beach, Oceanside, California
Coastal Environments investigated the beach stability, and coastal processes at Harbor Beach. The history of beach width from 1942 to 1998 was reviewed. Beach width has varied from a minimum of 300 feet to a maximum of 600 feet in the area. The observed beach width changes included seasonal changes and long-term fluctuations from flooding and major wave storms.
A geotechnical study was conducted to assess material underlying the sand surface. Impacts of the parking lot expansion and construction of the Pfleger Marine Institute and Interpretive Center on beach, shoreline, and recreational beach use were assessed. Protection measures for construction were recommended.
Client:
BRG Consulting, Inc.
City of Oceanside
Client Contact:
BRG Consulting, Inc., 1550 Hotel Circle Drive North, Suite 320 San Diego, CA 92108
City of Oceanside, 300 North Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054
 Oceanside Harbor improvements |
 Beach width changes over time |