Ocean Beach Climate Adaptation Project

Ocean Beach current view facing North showing erosion and temporary barrier wall

Background

The Ocean Beach Climate Adaptation Project (OBCCAP) is situated along the Great Highway south of Sloat and north of Skyline. The Great Highway passes through Recreation and Park Department property in this area. Recreational and open space elements planned for this soon to be former roadway include a multi-use trail, restroom, beach access stairs and a parking lot, and are a part of the SFPUC’s Ocean Beach Climate Adaptation Project , which is in its design phase.

Goals of the Recreational and Open Space Project Elements of the OBCCAP

Connect Coastal trail from the Great Highway to Lake Merced for use by pedestrians and cyclists;
Provide pedestrian access to the shore; and
Provide replacement parking to access the shore.

Project Overview

Ocean Beach south of Sloat has experienced significant erosion during the past 15 years. The SPUR Ocean Beach Master Plan outlines a managed retreat strategy to allow for some retreat of the coastline, while still protecting important city infrastructure, namely Public Utilities Commission wastewater pipes and associated infrastructure. The strategy includes four key aspects:

Buried seawall to protect the Lake Merced Tunnel;
Creation of multi-use trail and parking;
Roadway changes and intersection improvements.
Replace the Sloat Restroom with a new restroom building.

The Recreation and Park Department worked with the National Park Service, SFMTA, Public Works, PUC, and other government agencies to develop the Ocean Beach Climate Adaptation Project. Recreation and Park’s proposed improvements to the area include adding a new multi-use trail for pedestrian and bike access between Sloat and Skyline - connecting a link along the shoreline that is currently missing, and replacing coastal parking.

More information about the coordinated effort to address Ocean Beach adaptation efforts can be found on the San Francisco Planning Department’s Ocean Beach website.

Recreational & Open Space Project Elements

Multi-Use Path

Build a multi-use path and replacement restroom in a closed portion of Great Highway;
Build a replacement parking lot;
Create plaza near Sloat and Great Highway; and
Open trail to connect to beach and existing trail network once tunnel work completed.

Ocean Beach Trail graphic rendering showing the future trail with many people doing various activiti

Funding

Funding source amounts to be determined based on final scope, but may include:

20 20 Health and Recovery Bond
SFPUC
San Francisco Office of Resilience and Capital Planning

Estimated Project Schedule

Phase	Timeline
Planning	2016
Design	2019
Construction	Late 2026
Open to the public	2031

Project Updates

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Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project (OBCCAP) | Coastal Development Permit Approved

On November 14, the California Coastal Commission approved the Coastal Development Permit for the Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project. The project team and commission staff were able to strike a balance between protecting critical wastewater Read on…

Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project (OBCCAP) | April 2024 Update

On April 1, the National Park Service published the NEPA Environmental Assessment to consider whether to issue an easement and Special Use Permit for work within NPS land to the City to implement the Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project. The NPS Read on…

Commission Materials

Grant Materials

[Rec Park Commission, Acceptance of FLAP Grant for the South Ocean Beach/Great Highway Multi-Use Trail – Budget Update, October 15, 2015 (PDF)](http://Acceptance of FLAP Grant for the South Ocean Beach/Great Highway Multi-Use Trail – Budget Update)

Community Meetings - Notes and Presentations

Additional Project Documents

Contact Us

Monica Scott

Project Manager Email Phone: 1-628-652-6632

Ocean Beach Climate Adaptation Project

Background

Goals of the Recreational and Open Space Project Elements of the OBCCAP

Project Overview

Recreational & Open Space Project Elements

Project Partners

Funding

Estimated Project Schedule

Project Updates

Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project (OBCCAP) | Coastal Development Permit Approved

Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project (OBCCAP) | April 2024 Update

Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project (OBCCAP) | Commission Approval – Nov 17, 2023 Update

Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project (OBCCAP) | Rec Park Commission hearing Thurs, Oct 19

Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project (OBCCAP) | Response to Comments Published

Ocean Beach Climate Adaptation Project | Project update August 2023

Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project Update 1/20!

Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project Art Proposals are posted!

Upcoming Opportunity to Provide Public Comment for Ocean Beach Project

Thank You for Joining Our April 20th Webinar!

Draft EIR for Ocean Beach Climate Change Adaptation Project Published

Contact Us

Monica Scott