Coronavirus and beaches: What’s open and what’s closed

Broad Beach – Closed: Beachgoers walk on Broad Beach in Malibu. To fend off coronavirus contagion, Los Angeles County has kept beaches closed.  (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times)

Zuma Beach – Closed: Nets were removed to foil beach volleyball players at Zuma Beach in Malibu.  (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times)

Corral Beach – Closed: Los Angeles County lifeguards ask a couple to leave Corral Beach in Malibu.  (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times)

Venice Beach – Closed: Beachgoers enjoy the sun and sand along the boardwalk in Venice Beach. Southern California beaches are expected to draw crowds this weekend as an early heat wave hits its peak on Saturday and Sunday, even though much of the shoreline remains closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Venice Beach – Closed: The setting sun casts a dark golden hue over everything. Southern California beaches are expected to draw crowds this weekend as an early heat wave hits its peak on Saturday and Sunday, even though much of the shoreline remains closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Venice Beach – Closed: Beachgoers never run out of ways to have fun.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Manhattan Beach – Closed: A lone figure walks onto a closed Manhattan Beach Pier in Manhattan Beach.  (Genaro Molina/Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times)

Manhattan Beach – Closed: Waves are minus surfers next to a closed bike path in Manhattan Beach. Even with the warm weather, the majority of beachgoers and surfers stayed away from beaches that have been closed to stop crowds from gathering to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.  (Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times)

Hermosa Beach – Closed: The only one surfing was a statue of surfer Dewey Weber as a visitor walks near The Strand which has been closed to stop people from gathering to reduce the spread of the coronavirus in Hermosa Beach.  (Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times)

Huntington Beach – Open: Beachgoers enjoying warm summer-like weather appear to be keeping their distance in Huntington Beach.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Huntington Beach – Open: A man sprints across an empty stretch of sand in Huntington Beach.   (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Huntington Beach – Open: Cailin Healy, right, of Calabasas and a friend take a selfie together in Huntington Beach.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Huntington Beach – Open: Unable to go to the gym, Jeff Spirk, 31, of Huntington Beach does pull-ups on a lifeguard tower.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

San Clemente – Open: Aerial view of the previously closed San Clemente pier and beach on April 8. The city is reopening the beach.  (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times)

San Clemente – Open: A couple takes in a sunset together near the San Clemente pier.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Malibu – Closed: A jogger and her dog run on a closed Westward Beach Road at Westward Beach in Malibu.   (Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times)

Hermosa Beach – Closed: Daryl Presley and his son, Indy, 3, of Torrance play in the sand of Noble Park in Hermosa Beach.  (Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times)

Hermosa Beach – Closed: Holly Martin, right, who works at Snapchat, brought her laptop to Noble Park in Hermosa Beach to get some work done in the sun.  (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

Hueneme Beach – Open: Sisters Emily, 7, and Hazel Enholm, 4, spent the day at Hueneme Beach, which had a soft opening with restrictions as Ventura County modified its stay-at-home order.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Hueneme Beach – Open: Brian Ledis of Westlake Village gives surfing lessons to his 8-year-old son Rowan at Hueneme Beach.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Hueneme Beach – Open: People enjoy the surf and sand at Hueneme Beach.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Point Mugu – Closed: Visitors don’t seem to be observing social distancing restrictions on April 11 at Point Mugu.  (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)

Point Mugu – Closed: California State Parks Ranger David Gunn warns visitors at Point Mugu that parking is not allowed due to coronavirus and social distancing restrictions.  (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)

Point Mugu – Closed: A surfer flies off his board to end a ride at Point Mugu State Park in Ventura County.  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Point Mugu – Closed: Miriam Burciga enjoys a socially distant perch overlooking Point Mugu State Park in Ventura County.  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)