‘This is the worst it’s been.’ King tides flood Southern California beach bars and restaurants

Los Angeles Times · Stephanie Breijo · 2026-10-29 19:53 UTC

Enormous waves and record-breaking tides are flooding the Southland's restaurants and bars. Forecasts predict more El Niño-driven storms in the coming months.

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- Record-breaking king tides and oversized waves have flooded beachside bars and restaurants from Redondo Beach to Long Beach, forcing one burger shop to close and leaving others with costly damage.

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