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Going to Atlantic City for the beach is kind of like going to Peter Luger's for the fish. Yeah, you can do it, but you're missing the point. Then again, if you're going down to A.C. to gamble and you want to catch some rays after you run out of cash, by all means. Either way, you know what you're getting when you go to Atlantic City. A lot of fun, but not a nice beach. Put $20 on black for us while you're there, though.
I've been to New Jersey (Altantic City beach and boardwalk). No charge!
As ocnjgirl pointed out above, only AC and Wildwood don't charge out of the 44 beach towns. The fees provide for safety, as in lifeguards and cops, and also some code enforcement. It's probably that way because the beaches get so crowded between Jersey's own dense population and the fact that so many people come from New England and Canada and Pennsylvania, etc., to our beaches. It costs money to clean up and make sure people don't do stupid things.
The family was vacationing in Florida when this happened. They may not have been aware of what dangers can happen on beaches. I don’t think there are actual beaches in Indiana unless they’re on lakes. And those are probably a different texture.
Lots of sand and lots of sand dunes in Indiana.
Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails lead through shifting sand dunes, quiet woodlands, sunny prairies and lush wetlands. Known for its striking plant and bird diversity, it's easy to find inspiration throughout the park’s 15,000 acres.
I have never heard of paying a fee to go to the beach. To park, yes, especially if you are a nonlocal and don't know where the free parking is, but not to actually set foot on a beach.
Hanauma bay (Oahu) has a $3 parking fee (it fills up really quickly) and there is a $25 per person fee (there is a video that touches on the coral and protection of the bay). The fee is to help with the conservation of the bay.
I don't remember the fee for kids, but I think 11 and under are free. Locals and military personnel (stationed in Hawaii and their family members) are free of charge.
Things that we did as kids (standing on the reef and feeding the fish) have harmed the reef. Parking was always full even before the fee was added, so we would just walk from home.
Are you going to sue anyone ? Maybe the 200 lb guy for not being more steady on his feet ?
just askin'. Do you have a GoFundMe ?
LOL awesome. The 200 pound guy wouldn't dream of suing the hotel or municipality where the beach is located - it was no one's fault and was just clumsiness and bad luck plain and simple. This happened overseas and we have been dealing with/fighting with our insurance company to cover some or most of our out of pocket expenses, which were in the thousands of dollars. But ultimately it's my responsibility and I'm not suing anyone or begging for money on GoFundMe.
Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails lead through shifting sand dunes, quiet woodlands, sunny prairies and lush wetlands. Known for its striking plant and bird diversity, it's easy to find inspiration throughout the park’s 15,000 acres.
I said "unless they're on lakes", in my post. It may be a different texture than beach on a coast, maybe it's wetter and held together to dig holes better there.
The family was vacationing in Florida when this happened. They may not have been aware of what dangers can happen on beaches. I don’t think there are actual beaches in Indiana unless they’re on lakes. And those are probably a different texture.
Whoops you are right. The article only said the family was from Indiana not in Indiana.
As ocnjgirl pointed out above, only AC and Wildwood don't charge out of the 44 beach towns. The fees provide for safety, as in lifeguards and cops, and also some code enforcement. It's probably that way because the beaches get so crowded between Jersey's own dense population and the fact that so many people come from New England and Canada and Pennsylvania, etc., to our beaches. It costs money to clean up and make sure people don't do stupid things.
I grew up in NJ and met my husband “down the shore.” It was so crowded the beach towels were practically touching each other and getting from your towel or blanket to the water was a delicate dance to avoid getting sand on a sunbather (hey it was Jersey - you didn’t want any trouble ; ) This was in the eighties and we would pay for our beach pass and get some kind of bracelet to wear for the day. A beach pass was pretty expensive for us college aged kids but there were always lifeguards and the beaches were well cared for.
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Even though my oldest brother has lived there for 56 years.
