Beaches

Many San Diego beaches and parks have reopened, but with new rules. Here’s a look at what park and recreation facilities are open again across San Diego including coastal cities, North County inland, East County and South Bay.

Gene Kang reports for Today in LA on Sunday, July 12, 2020.

Among the people marking their spots on the sands of Huntington Beach, the Sheppard family from Glendora was determined to make this an all day beach day. “It’s 102 at home… this is the only place you can get relief,” Sharon Sheppard said.  They set up early, with shade, chairs and games, seeking the ocean breeze. And they’re not...

One family set up early, with shade, chairs and games, seeking the ocean breeze. And they’re not alone. Christine Kim reports for NBC LA at 6 p.m. Saturday July 11, 2020. 

Gene Kang reports for Today in LA on Sunday, July 5, 2020.

Oceanside closed its beach parking lots, so did Carlsbad, following a request from the director of California’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), but San Diego did not.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said state beaches can stay open in San Diego County on the Fourth of July weekend, but their parking lots must close to limit overcrowding.

Due to the rise of COVID-19, Orange County closes their beaches for the Fourth of July weekend. Christine Kim reports July 2, 2020.

Nearly half of all California beaches earning spots on Heal the Bay’s annual Honor Roll for excellent year-round water quality are in Orange County, while Los Angeles County claimed three entries on the list, according to the environmental group report released Tuesday. According to Santa Monica-based Heal the Bay, 42 out of more than 500 beaches across the state earned…

Thousands of people packed the shoreline of the city beach in Carlsbad, in defiance of COVID-19 restrictions issued by the county of San Diego. Carlsbad police and lifeguards are not issuing citations. A Carlsbad Police Department spokesperson said they are choosing to “educate” and leave it up to the best judgement of beachgoers. But just to the south, where the…

With masks and police presence, “it doesn’t feel completely normal, but maybe like 30-50 percent back to normal,” one woman noted. Rick Montanez reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. Sunday May 24, 2020.

Orange County beaches drew crowds on Saturday, May 23, 2020.

Just in time for the unofficial start of summer, beaches throughout Southern California are slowly reopening. Christine Kim reports for Today in LA on Saturday, May 23, 2020.

Here’s where you can go for Memorial Day Weekend and what social distancing rules you’ll need to follow. Rick Montanez reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. Friday May 22, 2020.

Dr. Stephen Leatherman, aka Dr. Beach, released his annual ranking of beaches in the U.S. Hawaii took the crown last year, but this year, the best beach is on the East Coast.

A few people were quick to return to beaches after they reopened in LA County. Michelle Valles reports for the NBC4 News at 11 a.m. on Wednesday May 13, 2020.

Los Angeles County beaches are reopening Wednesday, but visitors will have to keep it moving. Running, walking, surfing and swimming are all allowed, but sitting or lying on the sand won’t be permitted. Parking lots, piers and boardwalks will remain off limits. LA County’s beaches have been closed for two months due to the coronavirus pandemic and the stay-at-home order....