Beach Travel News - Page 19

October 9, 2023

17 must-see stops in Hawaii to fully immerse yourself in the Aloha State

Hawaii is a popular vacation destination for travelers looking for a beach filled getaway. Oahu, Maui, Kauaʻi and the Big Island are among the common places to vacation.

September 24, 2023

Popular southern California beach indefinitely shut down to protect sea lions

Tourists and sea lion activists are reacting to the newly decided indefinite closure of Boomer Beach to Point La Jolla to protect the wild animals that often come ashore.

September 24, 2023

San Diego city council approves permanent closure of Point La Jolla

Year-round closure first of its kind, praised by sea lion activists.

September 20, 2023

New Jersey serves violation notice to Ocean Grove for its Sunday beach closures: It's ‘anti-Christian’

The NJDEP served a Notice of Violation to the private Christian community Ocean Grove, New Jersey, for continuing to close its beach on Sunday mornings in the summer for worship.

September 12, 2023

Florida man, 72, dies while surfing in Daytona Beach as rip currents churn

A 72-year-old surfer in Daytona Beach, Florida, died after falling off his surfboard Monday, according to Volusia County Beach Safety.

September 7, 2023

Florida girl has 'rocky' experience on Maine beach: See her poignant reaction

A little girl named Charlie was not impressed with a recent trip to a “rocky, muddy beach” in Bar Harbor, Maine. See her reasoning for wanting “to get out of here!”

September 6, 2023

Video shows moment US Marine saves Jersey Shore swimmer from deadly rip current

A U.S. Marine veteran rescued a swimmer in distress at Long Beach Island, New Jersey, as deadly rip currents hit beaches up and down the East Coast over Labor Day weekend.

September 6, 2023

New Jersey Christian beach town faces pressure to stop its faith-based closures on Sunday mornings

Ocean Grove, New Jersey, is under fire for Sunday morning beach closures, done for faith reasons. Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association's Michael Badger and Pastor Raphael Giglio shared details.

September 5, 2023

Chicago prankster places 'Nude Beach' sign on Loyola Beach, where clothing is required

A Chicago alderman posted a photo of a sign at Loyola Beach, suggesting it was clothing optional, though clothing is mandatory at the specific beach.

September 5, 2023

2 recovering after Labor Day shark bites at same Florida beach, officials say

Three people sustained shark bites during Labor Day weekend in Volusia County, Florida, where red flags for high surf or strong currents were flown.