You might want to leave the cooler, umbrella and beach blanket at home – the only way to enjoy the coast right now – if a beach is open – is to keep moving.
It’s been a daunting task trying to keep up with the latest rules and regulations at various beaches across Southern California, with a ping-pong of closures the past few weeks as officials try to get a handle on coastal crowds while keeping the coronavirus pandemic tamped down.
It’s a delicate balance of trying to allow the ocean and sandy space to remain open for people to distress and exercise, while also trying to keep crowds at bay, especially during warmer days.
Those that have opened, namely in Orange County and San Diego, have adopted the common theme of “active use,” a term that basically means if you want to enjoy the beach it has to be for recreation and exercise and not lounging around. Surfing, swimming, paddleboarding, walking, jogging or tidepool exploring are allowed, but laying out a towel to read a book or take a nap is not.
And be warned: Beach bathrooms and parking lots in most areas remain closed.
Here’s a list of openings, closures, rules and regulations across the region as of May 7:
Los Angeles County
All beaches, trails, trailheads, piers, beach bike paths and beach access points are closed, including throughout the South Bay. The Los Angeles County beaches, which have all been shut down for more than a month, will likely be closed until the county’s “Safer at Home” order expires May 15.
Redondo Beach Mayor Bill Brand said South Bay leaders have been meeting regularly and reminded residents to be patient.
“Public health during this global pandemic is our No. 1 priority,” he wrote on social media. “Please be patient while we work towards safely reopening our beaches using a phased approach. This day is right around the corner. Not soon enough for any of us, but it is coming soon.”
A plan that has been vetted and approved by the Department of Public Health includes a phased approach, with the initial openings limited in a number of ways, including only allowing activities such as swimming, surfing, running, and walking.
Malibu and Santa Monica beaches: Parks and trails remain closed, as do State Parks areas such as Leo Carrillo State Beach. Many areas of Pacific Coast Highway have parking restrictions.
Long Beach: The beaches and Belmont Pier remain closed. The beach bike and walking paths will also be reopened on May 11.
Orange County
State Parks: State Parks throughout Orange County are open for active recreation, including Huntington and Bolsa Chica, Crystal Cove and San Clemente state beaches. Like most other coastal areas, beach parking lots are closed. San Onofre State Beach, which include popular Surf Beach and Lower Trestles, remains closed.
Seal Beach: The city has a four-phased reopening plan, which will begin Monday, May 11. Until then, the beach is closed. Beaches will only be open during daylight hours Mondays through Thursdays, but will be closed Fridays through Sundays.
Huntington City Beach: Beaches and the beach bike pathway are open for active recreation only – follow distancing requirements – from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Huntington Pier, beach playground and grassy areas near the bike path are closed. Fishing is allowed from the beach and other ocean access locations where fishing is normally allowed, so long as distancing requirements are followed.
Newport Beach: Newport Beach is open for limited, active use. Beach parking lots and boardwalks remain closed. The beach area at the Wedge is closed to discourage crowds that show up during big swells.
Laguna Beach: City beaches are open on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. for active recreation only. South Laguna beaches operated by the county will mirror those hours.
Dana Point: Dana Cove beach is open and tidepools are open for active recreation only. County-run beaches of Salt Creek, Strands and Capistrano Beach are open. Hours are 5 a.m. to midnight.
San Clemente: Beaches and coastal trail are open for active use only that follows distancing requirements. All beach restrooms and beach parking is closed. The pier is open for walking, but no fishing or stopping.
Source: California Coastal Commission
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