Full Notification

Governor Gavin Newsom’s Office today approved a progressive plan to reopen beaches in Seal Beach.  The plan consists of a four-phased approach with restrictions being gradually lifted as it is safe to do so.
 
Phase One of the City’s beach reopening plan includes limited beach hours ‪on Monday through Thursday during daylight hours for active, non-gathering, uses only, also known as a “Beach in Motion.”  Phase Two includes the beach opening on weekdays and weekends during daylight hours, and still only for active, non-gathering uses.  Phase Three includes beach opening on weekdays and weekends from dawn ‪until 10:00 pm, and only for active, non-gathering uses.  Phase Four includes the return to normal beach hours for active and passive uses.
 
The initial Beach in Motion - Phase One reopening will occur at sunrise ‪on Monday, May 11, 2020. The beach will be open until sunset for active recreation only.  The beach will remain closed on Thursdays at sundown and will reopen on Mondays at sunrise. This first phase will be in effect until Phase Two can be implemented.
 
Phase One Allowed Uses: Active, Non-Gathering Uses Only
 
* Social distancing requirements will remain in place.
* Beaches and ocean are open to active, non-gathering recreation only (walking, running, swimming, surfing, paddle boarding, skim-boarding, kayaking, fishing, kiteboarding etc.) where the participant keeps moving along the beach or in the ocean.
 
Phase One PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
 
* No gatherings of any kind, games, loitering, sunbathing, or other passive activities.
* No beach towels, blankets, easy-ups, tents, umbrellas, etc. will be allowed.
* No sitting or lying on the beach.
* No setting up chairs and staying in place.
* No picnics, coolers, or tables.
 
To read the reopening plan in its entirety, visit www.sealbeachca.gov.