Editorial: Respect for public beach, private property paramount at Stinson

It’s true, there’s no such thing as a private beach in California, thanks to the words of our state’s constitution.

But when it comes to private property covered in sand adjacent to coastline – like the areas around some homes along Stinson Beach – questions of access, trespassing, permitting and good neighborly behavior come into play.

Fronted by the Pacific Ocean and backed by the dramatic ridges of Tamalpais State Park, the unincorporated Stinson community in southwestern Marin County is a gem.