Storms, King Tides, & high surf battering the California coast (and beyond) are indicators of a more energetic and potentially destructive Pacific Ocean. 

Many damaged structures along the shoreline won't be worth repairing, and instead, will need to be reevaluated for safety, functionality and durability, and possibly removed or significantly modified.

This includes piers, wharfs, docks, marinas, and both marine- and land-based transportation infrastructure. 

For example, in Santa Cruz, see:See also: Train tracks between Los Angeles/San Diego

The Ocean Beach Pier is closed indefinitely due to instability. The structure continues to break apart, and pieces are falling into the water, creating hazards for surfers, boaters and others. 

In 1983, the Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach did the same- yet in June of this year, the @SDCityCouncil approved $1 million in public park funds to make repairs to the privately owned pier. 

Homes, commercial buildings, and other structures in  low lying coastal areas will require increased inspections and modifications. 

Case in point: this multi-block underground parking structure at the new IQHQ along the #SanDiego waterfront. 

The massive complex opened this year, and occupancy remains quite low. Now, it's showing signs of groundwater intrusion in the lower level. 

A fan was set up on Dec. 24 near one of these wet areas near the elevator shaft.