In the latest chapter of the battle over public beach access rights along the San Mateo County coast, Silicon Valley billionaire Vinod Khosla finds himself in a heated dispute with Elon Musk, the world's richest man. Khosla, known for his efforts to limit access to Martins Beach, faced criticism from Musk in a series of social media posts that highlighted the ongoing legal struggle over the scenic stretch of sand located south of Half Moon Bay.

The feud between Khosla and Musk escalated when Musk took to "X," the social media platform he acquired, to criticize Khosla's actions at Martins Beach. Musk posted an image of an AI-generated sign on the beach, mocking Khosla's restrictions with the caption "No plebs allowed. Property of Vinod Khosla." The clash between the two tech giants unfolded online, with Musk calling out Khosla for denying public access to the beach while also drawing attention to Khosla's controversial viewpoints on immigration.

The legal battle over Martins Beach took a significant turn when a San Mateo County Court judge rejected Khosla's attempts to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the California Coastal Commission and the State Lands Commission. The lawsuit, initiated in 2020, aims to increase public access to the beach, challenging Khosla's restrictions on entry. Despite Khosla's insistence on private property rights, the court ruled in favor of the case proceeding to trial in April.

Khosla, a former co-founder of Sun Microsystems with a net worth of $7.3 billion, has maintained his stance on the issue, emphasizing his property rights over the beach access dispute. Meanwhile, Musk, worth $257 billion and the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has publicly condemned Khosla's actions, sparking a public feud between the two high-profile figures in the tech industry. As the legal battle continues, the clash between Khosla and Musk underscores the broader debate surrounding public access to California's beaches and the influence of wealthy landowners in shaping coastal policies.