For many states with a coastline, legally, it belongs to the public.
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The seaward portion of the beach is considered state property, while the portion of beach above the high tide line is typically owned by the coastal property owner.
The County received grant deeds from the State for eight popular beaches in September 1995; Topanga, Malibu Lagoon, Point Dume, Dan Blocker, Las Tunas, Manhattan, Redondo, and Royal Palms Beaches. Today the County not only operates and maintains the beaches along the Los Angeles Coast but also owns most of them.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is committed to providing an opportunity for Floridians and visitors to know and enjoy the public beach access points along Florida's coastline. Approximately 90% of Florida's beach/coastal access points are open to the public.