The Ventura Pier remained closed due to damage from the high surf on Friday morning.
People were evacuated from the Ventura Pier around 7 a.m. after patrol officers responded to reports of waves slamming and causing damage to the structure, according to Ventura police.
The pier was closed to the public around 7:10 a.m. and is expected to remain shut down until repairs are completed, Ventura city officials said.
The pier sustained structural damage including four wooden piles, cross-bracings and handrails that were destroyed.
High tides for Saturday and Sunday mornings were expected to bring continued powerful waves from off-shore storms, and the public was advised to avoid entering the ocean during these times, especially near the pier and debris.
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While the pier itself is shut down, restaurants at the base of it are still open for business.