LIST: CA Beaches Open, Closed During 4th Of July Weekend

CALIFORNIA — Normally a time for outdoor beach-going and family get-togethers, this year’s Fourth of July weekend falls during an unfortunate time in California, as coronavirus cases spike throughout the state.

As a result, many beaches were closed to the public ahead of the holiday weekend, although some others remain open. Here’s a partial rundown of what’s open and closed this weekend — note that this is not an exhaustive list, but a collection of some of Northern and Southern California's most popular beach destinations.

The situation is evolving, so it’s a good idea to check the website of whatever beach or park you’d like to visit before you go.

Fully closed beaches

All state and county beaches in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, as well as the city of Long Beach, are fully closed to the public from July 3 through 5. That includes destinations like Leo Carrillo State Beach, the Malibu Pier, Emma Wood State Beach, Santa Monica State Beach and Venice Beach. (Full list of closed state beaches here).

Orange County state beaches are open July 3 but closed July 4-5. That includes places like Bolsa Chica State Beach, Huntington State Beach and Crystal Cove State Park.

Many county and city-operated beaches in Orange County are also closing for the weekend, including Aliso, Treasure Island, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach and Seal Beach. (See full list).

In San Mateo County, most beaches are only closed to car access (see below). However, some county beaches including Devil’s Slide Trail and the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve are fully closed, and the cities of Half Moon Bay and Pacifica closed all beaches over the weekend.

Beaches closed to car access

In an effort to reduce crowds, state parks officials are closing parking lots for the weekend at all beaches in Marin, Monterey, Orange, San Diego, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz and Sonoma counties. The beaches remain open to residents on foot or bikes.

State parks in San Diego County are only open to groups whose members are from the same household. Some cities in San Diego County are also restricting beach parking, including Encinitas and Solana Beach, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Likewise, in Orange County, San Clemente State Beach is closing to car access only, and Dana Point is restricting parking.

Beaches remaining open

A number of localities are keeping beaches fully open, especially in Northern California.

In Alameda County, the popular Crown Memorial State Beach in Alameda will remain open.

County beaches in Sonoma and Marin counties are staying open, as well as most of Point Reyes National Seashore. The Golden Gate National Recreation Area, which comprises a number of beaches, is also open, the Mercury News reported.

City beaches in Santa Cruz and Capitola are staying fully open, and the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf is also open, according to the Mercury News.

Officials in some parts of California are asking residents to try avoiding parks and beaches, even in areas where they remain open, to avoid any chance of spreading COVID-19.

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