Memorial Day weekend crowds head to local beaches
Beachgoers enjoyed a variety of recreational activities at local beaches on Saturday, the start of Memorial Day weekend.

Dermatologists Dr. Anthony Huynh, center left, and Dr. Diana Zhang, both 47 and from Laguna Beach, enjoy a walk on the beach on a warm sunny day in Laguna Beach on Saturday. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

Beachgoers practice social distancing while sunbathing near the Huntington Beach Pier on Saturday. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

Beach goers practice social distancing while sunbathing near the Newport Pier in Newport Beach on Saturday, May 23, 2020. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

The California flag waves in the breeze as beachgoers enjoy a sunny day near the Huntington Beach Pier on Saturday. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

People of all ages enjoy a sunny day in Laguna Beach on Saturday. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

Crowds enjoy a sunny day near the Huntington Beach Pier on Saturday. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

Beachgoers sunbathe near the Huntington Beach Pier on Saturday. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

Zack’s owner Mike Ali was able to open his restaurant and grill near the Huntington Beach Pier on Saturday. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

Joseph Ali and his father Mike Ali were able to open their restaurant Zack’s near the Huntington Beach Pier, in Huntington Beach on Saturday, May 23, 2020. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

Customers enjoy sit-down food at Zack’s near the Huntington Beach Pier on Saturday. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

People enjoy a walk on the beach in Laguna Beach on Saturday. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

The beaches are now open for active recreation only in Laguna Beach. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

A Laguna Beach Community Emergency Response Team volunteer reminds a couple that the beach is open only for active recreation in Laguna Beach. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

A model has her photos taken near the Newport Pier on Saturday. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)