Can i go to the beach today: Know BEFORE you go in the water!

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February 15, 2023
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Is my beach open? Tracking California beaches amid coronavirus

As of Oct. 22, the California Coastal Commission is no longer updating its beach closure list, which provided information for this story. Most beaches in California are now reopened.

There are more than 1,500 beaches across the state’s 15 coastal counties. The California Coastal Commission has been allowing local officials to make case-by-case decisions, resulting in a mix of restrictions.

Currently, beaches in 11 counties are open with some restrictions. There are four counties whose beaches are open.

Search by county for specific beach restrictions in your area.

Select an areaDel NorteHumboldtLos AngelesMarinMendocinoMontereyOrangeSan DiegoSan FranciscoSan Luis ObispoSan MateoSanta BarbaraSanta CruzSonomaVentura

We’re also tracking coronavirus cases across California, and in Los Angeles County and Orange County.

Del Norte County

Some restrictions

Redwood National Park

Many facilities are closed, including campgrounds, visitor centers and day-use areas

Yurok Tribal Lands

Beaches may be closed to the public; please check with the Yurok Tribe for the most up-to-date information

Humboldt County

Some restrictions

Redwood National Park

Crescent City Information Center and Jedidiah Smith Visitor Center closed

Los Angeles County

Some restrictions

City of Hermosa Beach

Parking in Lot B is only for 15-minute use

City of Los Angeles

Some parking lots are open with partial capacity
Venice and Cabrillo fishing piers remain closed

City of Malibu

At Big Rock, Maritime Rocks beach access is closed; the Dolphin View coastal overlook and Big Rock stairway are open
At Escondido Beach, Geoffrey’s and Seacliff beach accessways are closed; Escondido Creek beach accessway is open
At Lechuza Beach, Bunnie Lane beach accessway is closed; East and West Sea Level Drive accessways are open
At Malibu Beach, Malibu Road East stairway open
Las Flores Creek Park parking lot closed
Legacy Park parking lot closed
Malibu Bluffs Park parking lot closed
Malibu pier is open 8 a. m. to 8 p.m.; the parking lot is open at reduced capacity for beachside parking
Trancas Canyon Park parking lot closed

City of Redondo Beach

Stairs at Avenue C access way closed

City of Santa Monica

Pier deck parking closed
Santa Monica Pier has begun phased reopening, with restrictions on the number of visitors and some facilities remaining closed; the pier bridge at Ocean and Colorado avenues and all beach stairs remain closed (the pier entrance and exit ramps are on Ocean Front Walk on the beach level)

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (Los Angeles County portion)

Visitor centers remain closed

Marin County

Some restrictions

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Battery Townsley interior is closed and no ranger-led tours are occurring
Kirby Cove day-use area closed
Marin Headlands Visitor Center closed
Nike Missile Site closed
Point Bonita Lighthouse closed

Point Reyes National Seashore

There are several beach, trail and road closures not related to COVID-19; check the park website for the latest details
Visitor centers remain closed

Mendocino County

Some restrictions

Point Arena

Parking lot closed with exception for commercial fishermen or businesses/vessels with paid parking privileges
Point Arena Pier closed

Monterey County

Some restrictions

Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

Closed to the public

Point Sur State Historic Park

Closed to the public

Orange County

Open

Beaches are open.

San Diego County

Some restrictions

Border Field State Park

Closed to the public

Cabrillo National Monument

Indoor areas closed

City of Oceanside

Pier Plaza Amphitheater closed

San Diego County Parks

All San Diego County Parks-managed parking lots and sports courts closed

Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve

Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center is closed

San Francisco County

Some restrictions

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Cliff House and Lands End Lookout visitor center and cafe closed

San Luis Obispo County

Some restrictions

PG&E Diablo Canyon

Point Buchon and Pecho Coast trails closed

San Mateo County

Open

Beaches are open.

Santa Barbara County

Open

Beaches are open.

Santa Cruz County

Some restrictions

City of Santa Cruz

UC Santa Cruz Coastal Science Campus closed to vehicles; pedestrian and bike access still open

Sonoma County

Open

Beaches are open.

Ventura County

Some restrictions

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (Ventura County portion)

Visitor centers remain closed

This page was created by Sean Greene, Vanessa Martinez, Jennifer Lu and Rosanna Xia.

Daily updates to this list are provided by the California Coastal Commission but, due to rapidly changing conditions, this page might not capture every beach access change. For the most up-to-date information, contact your city or local recreation department about specific restrictions.

Beaches | Chicago Park District

Map & Listings

12th Street Beach

1200 S. Linn White Dr.
Chicago, IL 60605
United States

57th Street Beach

5700 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60611
United States

63rd Street Beach

6300 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637
United States

Calumet Beach

9801 S. Avenue G
Chicago, IL 60617
United States

Fargo Beach

1300 W. Fargo Ave.
Chicago, IL 60626
United States

Foster Beach

5200 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60611
United States

Hartigan Beach

1123 West Farwell Avenue
Chicago, IL 60626
United States

Helen Doria Beach

1040 W Columbia Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
United States

Howard Beach

7519 N Eastlake Terrace
Chicago, IL 60626
United States

Humboldt Beach

Juneway Beach

7751 N Eastlake Terrace
Chicago, IL 60626
United States

Lane Beach

5915 N. Sheridan Rd.
Chicago, IL 60660
United States

Leone Beach

1222 W. Touhy Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
United States

Loyola Beach

1230 W. Greenleaf Ave. (Greenleaf Ave. @ Lake Michigan)
Chicago, IL 60626
United States

Margaret T. Burroughs Beach

3100 S. Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60616
United States

Marion Mahony Griffin Beach

1208 W. Jarvis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60626
United States

Montrose Beach

4400 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60613
United States

North Avenue Beach

1601 N. Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60611
United States

North Shore Beach

1040 W North Shore Av
Chicago, IL 60626
United States

Oak Street Beach

1000 North Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60611
United States

Oakwood Beach

4100 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60653
United States

Ohio Street Beach

600 North Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60611
United States

Osterman Beach

5800 North Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60640
United States

Rainbow Beach

2873 E. 75th Street (75th St. @ Lake Michigan)
Chicago, IL 60649
United States

Rogers Beach

7705 N. Eastlake Terrace
Chicago, IL 60626
United States

South Shore Beach

7059 S. South Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60649
United States

Tobey Prinz Beach

1045 W Pratt
Chicago, IL 60626
United States

A beach is considered accessible if it has an accessible path of travel (beach walk) to the shoreline. The International Symbol of Access (wheelchair icon) indicates accessible beaches in the above list.

Water Safety

To ensure a safe water experience for everyone, please follow these measures when visiting a beach:

Respect the Flag, stay out of the water if the flag is red.
Don’t swim in non-swimming areas. Look for stencils that indicate “no swimming” and “no diving.”
Pay attention to the waves. Avoid longshore and structural currents.
Keep your children safe. Use a buddy system and stay near your kids when they’re in the water.
If you see someone in trouble, call for help (lifeguards or 911).
Know where you are on the lakefront.
Get a last-seen point so you can direct first-responders.

Beach Rules

Swim only when lifeguards are on duty.
Swim only in designated swim areas.
Do not swim if the flag is red.
Follow lifeguards’ instructions.
Only Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices (PFDs) are permitted. Children wearing PFDs should have an adult with them in the water.
No smoking.
No alcohol.
No dogs on the beach.
Do not feed birds or wildlife.
Dispose of trash and recycling in appropriate containers.
Grill in designated areas only and dispose of coals in red barrels.
Keep accessible beach walks clear. No bicycling, skateboarding or rollerblading is permitted in these areas.

Flag Warning System

Swim status is communicated through a flag system at each beach and here on this website.

A green flag means that there are no swimming restrictions, swimming is permitted.

A yellow flag means that a swim advisory is in place: swimming is allowed but caution is advised.

A red flag means that a swim ban is in place, swimming is not allowed. Conditions do not meet safe swimming standards.

Swim bans and advisories may be implemented based on weather conditions such as lightning or high winds, surf conditions such as high waves, or water quality conditions. Please be aware of the current swim status when you go to the beach, and follow all instructions from lifeguards. Swim status may change throughout the day as water and weather condItions change.

Water Quality Testing FAQ’s

How often does CPD sample the water?
The Chicago Park District samples the beaches seven days a week starting the Friday of Memorial Day weekend until Labor Day. Chicago Park District Lab Sample Collectors sample between sunrise and 8:30 am.

What method does CPD use?
The Chicago Park District and the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health have partnered to expand the water quality testing program to utilize a new Rapid Testing method developed by the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). The Rapid Testing method measures levels of bacterial DNA in beach water. The traditional Culture Based method provides results after 18-24 hours, but the Rapid Test provides results within 3-4 hours. The Chicago Park District uses results of the Rapid Test to notify the public when the risk is elevated for developing water-borne illness.

What does CPD sample for?
The Chicago Park District tests the water for Enterococci bacteria. Enterococci is not harmful itself and is naturally occurring in the environment. However, this bacteria is an indicator of the presence of other pathogens that could make you sick. US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) beach policy recommends notifying the public when Enterococci bacteria levels are above the federal water quality Beach Action Value (BAV), which is 1000 CCE. This standard is used at beaches throughout the Great Lakes region.

Why does CPD issue water quality advisories?
If a water sample exceeds 1000 CCE of Enterococci bacteria, the Chicago Park District will issue a swim advisory which will be indicated with a yellow flag.

How does CPD inform the public?
Beach water quality information is posted on www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/beaches by 1:30 pm each day throughout the swimming season. Current and historical records can be downloaded by searching “Beach Lab Data’ on https://data.cityofchicago.org.

Help Keep Beaches Clean

All visitors to our beaches want to enjoy an experience free from garbage, waste and other environmental nuisances. Keeping our beaches clean also helps to prevent water quality swim advisories.

Here are the things you can do to help keep Chicago’s beaches clean:

Place all garbage and recycling in their appropriate containers.
Garbage — especially leftover food — attracts birds and other wildlife to the beaches, resulting in water contamination.
Don’t feed birds or wildlife.
Put small children in waterproof diapers and change diapers frequently. Dispose of diapers in trash containers.
Grill only in designated areas, and place your charcoal waste in the marked red metal containers.
Keep dogs in designated areas. Pick up after your pets and place pet waste in trash cans.
Please do not swim if you’re not feeling well.
Be sure to also check out our volunteer page for ways you can join the beaches volunteer team and our beach rules for what’s not allowed at the beach.

Carolina Beach opens wheelchair accessible beach

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“It opened my freedom”: making a beach accessible to wheelchairs

People love to gather on the beach at this time of the year to soak up the sun, sand and salty air, and yet there is a part of the population,
largely excluded from the ranks of beach lovers.

This summer, Carolina Beach is one of the most accessible beaches on the East Coast for people with disabilities or wheelchairs.
An area of 1,800 square feet of solid mats between two hotspots allows everyone in the community to enjoy a day at the beach.

“I want people to know that your life doesn’t stop just because something inside you stops,” said Dani Liptak, a member of Ocean Cure. “Disability can be very challenging, but when your community and the public spaces you have access to are disabled-friendly, it makes life so much easier.”

Wheelchairs and sand just don’t go together, which is why Kevin Murphy founded Ocean Cure, the organization behind beach mats dedicated to helping people get the most out of where they live, regardless of ability.

“We live in the coastal area, ,” Murphy said. “Why are you moving to the coastal community? You love the beach, you love the ocean. Everyone should be able to enjoy it. ”

Liptak once knew the freedom to run across the sand to the water before she was overtaken by a degenerative disability, but these rugs have reopened the beach for her.

“I really liked the idea of going to the beach, but when I came here I didn’t have access to it,” Liptak said. “This is a public beach, and for me,
if the area is public, it means that everyone should have access to it, including the disabled.”

The rugs require regular maintenance and need to be tightened whenever a major storm or high tide threatens the area, but Murphy says it’s on the beach one of the best ways to raise awareness about the lack of access in certain public areas. .

“When you have a walkway that starts at the entrance and ends there, you kind of get in the way of everyone else trying to get to the beach, and it can be really hard to feel like you’re always kind of ‘in front’ of people behind you and they’re trying to get around,” Murphy said.

Alan Earl, who is in a wheelchair after a motorcycle accident, says the importance of seemingly minor floor mats is not fully realized until
until they suddenly become your only way to get to beach paradise.

Alan Earl and Dani Liptak on beach mats with Ocean Cure founder Kevin Murphy and Ocean Cure volunteer.

“I had the opportunity to sit in a wheelchair on the beach and see what it’s like on the other side of the dunes, and it’s a whole new world,” , Earl said.
“It seems that there is nothing difficult in not excluding anyone from this paradise, but it is obvious that there are obstacles.”

The future of matting has recently come under threat with permit issues and concerns about sea turtle nesting and wader habitat.
Both Liptak and Earl spoke to legislators and wrote letters pleading for their rare taste of autonomy to be preserved.

“I don’t want anyone else ,” Earl said. “I can come out here at midnight if I want to and walk along my little part of the beach. It opened up independence, it opened up my freedom.”

“I just hope that no legislation, nothing, changes, because this is one of the great features of Carolina Beach.” , Liptak said.

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Olginsky pond
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Olginsky pond on Jacques Duclos street is the only one in the city that is officially recognized as suitable for swimming. This is a small body of water located near residential areas, which attracts many outdoor enthusiasts during the hot summer months. Neither the steep slope leading to the water, nor the large part of the pond overgrown with aquatic plants interferes with people.

 st. Jacques Duclos

Pavlovsk lake

Surprisingly, clean lakes are found not only far from civilization, but also not far from the city. Pavlovskoye has passed all the inspections of Rospotrebnadzor and is ready to receive bathers during the summer.

 Boksitogorsk, Boksitogorsky district, Leningrad region

Lake Donzo

The Leningrad region has its own analogue of the Ritsa with crystal clear azure water – this is Lake Dontso. Its shores are covered with white sand, and the water warms up perfectly due to the small size and shallow depth of the reservoir. An ideal place for swimming, the only negative is that it is difficult to get here without a car.

 village Dontso, Volosovsky district, Leningrad region

River Luga

Luga is a long river, but you can swim here only in a couple of places. The beaches of the village of Bolshoi Sabsk and the city of Kingisepp received a welcome from Rospotrebnadzor. There are all conditions for outdoor recreation.

 Bolshoy Sabsk, Volosovsky district, Leningrad region  Kingisepp, Kingisepp District, Leningrad Region

Lake Nesterovskoe

Lake Nesterovskoe is a large deep reservoir with clear water. There is both a sandy and a grassy shore, and also tall pines, in the shade of which you can hide from the scorching sun. The beach here is wild, there are no cabanas, but there is a wooden pier and a recreation center.

 pos. Hats, Tosnensky district, Leningrad region

Lake Lembolovskoe

A picturesque place on the Karelian Isthmus, which is surrounded by a pine forest. Sandy beach, clean water and fresh air. You can sunbathe, and swim, and go fishing, and just admire the views from a small cape, which is called Bear.

 st. Lembolovo, Vsevolozhsk district, Leningrad region

Lake Copper

Or in other words, Mednozavodsky spill is another reservoir on the Karelian Isthmus. It is artificially created (formed by a dam on the Black River) and shallow. It also has a clean sandy beach, clear water (although it has a red-brown hue), and it is surrounded by old pine trees. And on the lake there are several cozy picturesque islands.

 Yukkovskoe rural settlement, Vsevolozhsk district, Leningrad region

The Gulf of Finland

The Gulf of Finland is large. Hundreds of people like to relax on its beaches, but the most picturesque and secluded place is the wild coast of the village of Vyb’ye. The place is not specially equipped for a beach holiday, but nevertheless it is very pleasant to be here. And another bonus – since the location is quite difficult to get to, there are not many vacationers here. Therefore, if you are not afraid of the road and want to escape from a lot of people, this beach is ideal.

Another place is in the village of Bolshaya Izhora, where the fort Krasnaya Gorka is located.

 der. Vyb’e, Kingisepp district, Leningrad region  Bolshaya Izhora village, Krasnaya Gorka fort, Leningrad region

Lake Svetloe

In the area of the recreation center “Mechta”, located on the shores of Lake Svetloe, you can not only sunbathe, but also swim – the local water meets all standards. The reservoir is located at a distance of 175 kilometers from St. Petersburg to the southeast, in the village of Budogoshch, Kirishsky district, Leningrad region. The village is surrounded by pine forest and numerous lakes.

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A pine forest rises on its banks, where rare species of plants listed in the Red Book grow – meadow backache and common sword grass. On the south side, the lake is free from water lilies, reeds and other aquatic vegetation – here the townspeople and guests of these places prefer to relax and swim. True, you need to remember that the lake is quite cold.

 lake Omchino, Luga district, Leningrad region.

Lake Toloni

This is a very small glacial lake. There is a clean sandy shore and a small boat station, and the reservoir itself is surrounded by a green park. People come here to rest with tents, but it’s also nice to just sunbathe and swim on a hot summer day.

 Luga, Luga district, Leningrad region

Vuoksa river

Vuoksa is a stormy river, and people like to come here for rafting. But in the area of Priozersk there are also calmer locations where you can swim without fear of being carried away by the current. The beaches here are spontaneous, but for those who want to get closer to nature, this is only at hand.

 Russia, Leningrad region, Vuoksa river

Lake Otradnoe

Otradnoe is one of the largest and most beautiful lakes on the Karelian Isthmus. Gentle sandy shores surrounded by a picturesque pine forest and an abundance of fish make the surroundings of Otradnoye one of the most attractive places for tourists, outdoor enthusiasts and avid fishermen. In 2022, you can swim safely in the area of the village of Plodovoe.

 Leningrad region, pos. Otradnoe

Lake Razdolinskoye

The lake in the middle of a pine forest is famous for its clean and transparent water, which practically does not “bloom” due to springs near the southwestern shore. On the gently sloping sandy shores, there are enough comfortable beaches, recreation centers and children’s camps.

 Leningrad region, Razdolinskoye lake

Plyussa River

The Plyussa River originates in the Zaplussky Lakes, located in the Pskov region, and flows into the Narva reservoir. The main feature of this river is its exceptional picturesqueness. In some places, its width barely reaches five meters, and its depth is one meter, but this does not spoil its beauty in the least.

 Leningrad region, Slantsy

Lake Tsaritsyno

The lake has pleasant cool water with a clean sandy bottom, and a green forest around. This is a quiet and cozy place where you can hide from the bustle of the city and spend time alone with nature. But you can’t go fishing here – there is no fish, but it’s nice to sunbathe and swim. Not far from the lake there is a children’s health camp “Spark”.

 p. Tsaritsyno, Tikhvinsky district, Leningrad region

Tikhvinka river

The river flowing through the Leningrad Region is a right tributary of the Syas River. The city of Tikhvin and the Tikhvin Assumption Monastery are located on the river.

 Tikhvin, Tikhvin district, Leningrad region

Shingarka River

Shingarka feeds the fountains of Peterhof, but if you are looking for a suitable place for swimming, then you should climb further into the Leningrad region.