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financialanon t1_jdnt32k wrote

Reply to comment by weaselpoopcoffee1 in Can someone explain the justification for having "private" beaches? It seems like access to natural attractions should be free. by SnooBooks4898

Guarded beaches are the worst.

They create very narrow swimming areas and prohibit you from swimming outside these areas.

They herd you in like cattle leaving vast parts of the beach unusable. And I have to pay for this privilege?

It feels so restrictive. Freedom in America is an illusion. You can't move without someone telling you what to do or giving you a ticket for violating some rule.

NJ has absolutely the most restrictive beaches in the country.

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wubbels89 t1_jdnu2qr wrote

Yes god forbid there are trained professionals ready to help you in the event of an emergency in often dangerous environment. I don’t know what beaches you go to where they “herd” you into tiny loacations. The beach is huge. Spread out my dude.

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SailingSpark t1_jdnypsa wrote

I grew up in Ocean City, don't want to swim at a guarded beach? Nobody is forcing you to go to one. While 34th street is guarded, 33rd and 35th are not. The next guarded beach up would be 39th, which is why 40th is a informal surfing beach.

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Way2trivial t1_jdo0n9y wrote

Not "informal"
https://theshoreblog.com/ocean-city-beach-information/
"Additionally, surfing is permitted on beaches south of 36th Street where lifeguard stands are 3 blocks apart. Surfing is permitted at all beaches either before or after lifeguards are on duty."

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SailingSpark t1_jdo5fk1 wrote

that must be new, I moved out of Ocean City 25 years ago and hung up my board to take up sailing.

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YawnTractor_1756 t1_jdnxi0d wrote

> Freedom in America is an illusion.

Freedom is an illusion!

Life is an illusion!

Nothing else matters! So close no matter how far....

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GomezCups t1_jdox023 wrote

Manasquan and many other beaches have plenty of lifeguards that they do not restrict swimming areas

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