The problem is that the Goleta beach has long been under the threats of coastal erosion, especially due to the recent El Niño, which has frequently flooded the beach and seriously eroded the beach cliffs. In the last thirty years, damage to the park associated with El Niño events included destruction of an acre of lawn, thirty-four parking spaces, 8 picnic sites and other important facilities. Therefore, erosion control strategies are necessary because Goleta Beach erosion has the potential to destroy beachside buildings and infrastructures and pose serious negative effects on both humans and the environment. But what are the options to deal with Goleta Beach’s erosion problem? And what are the advantages and disadvantages of these options?

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