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Dana Point and Laguna Beach: Red, Yellow and Green Tags
Read how Beach Road tags changed after coastal damage, which Laguna Beach homes were tagged, and why a home's tag could change again.
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Coastal damage led to tags on Beach Road
Coastal flooding and erosion left beachfront homes on Beach Road in Dana Point with red and yellow tags, according to FOX 11. The damage followed high surf from Hurricane Marie.
Later reporting from KABC described homes changing from yellow to green tag status. Officials also said further damage could cause those homes to return to yellow. A home's status could change as conditions changed.
Can a home's tag change again?
Yes. KABC reported on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 that officials had changed four homes from yellow to green tag status. Dana Point was monitoring the surf and could return those homes to yellow if they sustained more damage.
| Report date | Publisher | Tag status reported | Number of homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | KABC | Previously yellow tagged | seven homes |
| Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | KABC | Changed from yellow to green | four homes |
KABC also reported on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 that two homes had been demolished following damage from the Hurricane Marie swell.
Which Laguna Beach homes were yellow tagged?
Six oceanfront homes were yellow tagged because of compromised seawalls, according to KTLA's coverage of coastal erosion in September 2026. Citing the city, KTLA identified two homes on Ocean Way and four on Lagunita Drive.
According to KTLA, Laguna Beach declared a local emergency following erosion and sand loss. The declaration allowed the city to proceed with shoreline and bluff protection, structural and geotechnical assessments, and repairs without waiting for its ordinary contracting process.
What this means for Orange County homeowners
If your Beach Road home changed from yellow to green, further damage could lead to another yellow tag. KABC reported that Dana Point was watching conditions and could change those homes' status again.
If your home is among the Laguna Beach properties identified by KTLA, the yellow tag concerns a compromised seawall. The city's reported reason for those tags was the seawall damage.
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Sources
- Dana Point homes red-tagged following high tides, calls for county-level state of emergency continue, foxla.com, September 14, 2026
- Capistrano Beach, already battered by Hurricane Marie, braces for more damage from Hurricane Polo, abc7.com, September 28, 2026
- Laguna Beach declares local emergency as coastal erosion threatens homes, ktla.com, September 11, 2026
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