For months after the Palisades fire, the famous road had been either closed or narrowed to traffic in the burn zone.

Months after the January wildfires erupted, Pacific Coast Highway has finally reopened. But some residents say it's too soon and it could hurt the overall rebuilding process.

After nearly five months, the iconic beach route opens to the public on Friday, much to the relief of struggling Malibu restaurants and retailers who have been on "an island" blocked from L.A.