Vandenberg Space Force Base opens all beaches

By Santa Ynez Valley Star Staff · Tue Sep 15 2026

By Space Launch Delta 30 Public Affairs

Vandenberg Space Force Base officially reopened all sections of Surf, Wall, and Minuteman beaches on Friday, Sept. 11.

Beach restrictions are enforced annually on all three beaches from March 1 through Sept. 30 to protect the western snowy plover; however, all plover chicks have fledged, so in accordance with a biological opinion and with concurrence of the Space Launch Delta 30 commander, all beaches will be fully opened and boundary fences and signs removed. 

While visiting the beach, please remember the beach rules:

• No littering (including fishing bait and fish remains). Please use trash containers located at beach entry points.

• Keep pets on leash.

• No camping.

• No beach fires.

• No fireworks.

• No feeding wildlife.

• Do not approach seals and sea lions.

• No ATVs (except for authorized enforcement personnel).

Lifeguards are not present at the beach, so remember to never swim alone and be cognizant of your surroundings for safety.

For more information on the current beach restrictions, please visit www.vandenberg.spaceforce.mil/About-Us/Environmental/