Under the name Friends of Martin's Beach, the firm Redenbacher & Brown LLP brought a suit against Martin's Beach I and II, LLCs seeking to affirm a provision in the California Constitution which provides for public access to the coast. That case is underway at the San Mateo County Superior Court.
As reported yesterday by the Half Moon Bay Review, on May 14, well over a month ago, the Superior Court denied Martin's Beach I and II's request for a temporary restraining order (TRO). The TRO sought would have temporarily prohibited public access to the beach.
So...access is still attainable at the moment, although the gate remains. If you visit, please enjoy the quiet natural beauty, be kind to the locals, and pack your trash.