Posted on January 14, 2026
Work is underway on Oceanside’s Coastal Dune Restoration Pilot Project at spots along North Harbor Beach, North Strand, and the San Luis Rey River mouth. Crews are installing fencing and planting native Pink Sand Verbena seeds harvested from Camp Pendleton.
The restored coastal dunes will provide low-cost coastal resilience against storm events and high wave surf, while providing dune habitat for shorebirds.
The restoration techniques used in Oceanside are part of broader coastal dune restoration efforts happening throughout the state.
