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.

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.

Pacific Coast Highway, which has been largely off-limits to all but residents, first responders and cleanup crews since the Jan. 7 fire, will reopen to all traffic.