Show Caption1 of 9The National Guard directs traffic at Pacific Coast Highway and Entrada Drive on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. PCH was re-opened Monday to through traffic after being closed since the Palisades fire on January 7th.

Pacific Coast Highway and the Pacific Palisades neighborhood are reopening to the public this weekend despite concerns from some local residents and officials who fear it’s too soon to allow wide access to the fire-damaged area.

The Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California, partially reopened on Monday, for the first time since fires tore through neighborhoods, destroying homes and businesses.

The stretch of the highway along the Pacific Ocean between Santa Monica and Malibu reopened to regular traffic. Some local officials believe it is too soon.