Sunday was an ideal day on the Jersey Shore, or as good because it may very well be amid a coronavirus outbreak that continues to shutter businesses and prohibit actions.
In Lengthy Department, the water temperature was 50 levels — not too unhealthy for the primary weekend of Could — and a few had been taking a dip.
Bradley Seaside opened its boardwalk on Sunday, in the future after letting everybody onto the seashore that stretches alongside 10 blocks.
Gary Engelstad, mayor of Bradley Seaside, stated guests seemed to be respecting social-distancing tips.
“We’re type of doing this on the fly, as a result of it’s an entire new world,” Englestad stated.
At first, there was a hesitation in letting guests sit too lengthy in chairs and on blankets — “they needed to maintain folks shifting,” he stated — then there was a realization that may not be cheap in a seashore setting.
The boardwalk, closed on Saturday, opened Sunday to supply further house to stroll and transfer round.
“We flew a drone over the seashore. It gave actually a hen’s eye view. What we noticed was good. Folks had been doing the appropriate factor and spreading out,” Englestad stated.
“We perceive the necessity and want for folks to get out and go searching. I’m glad we are able to present that,” Englestad stated.
Listed here are some scenes from Bradley Seaside and elsewhere on Sunday:
A pair of {couples} sit on the finish of the Ocean Grove Pier as many take pleasure in a day on the seashore on a phenomenal spring afternoon on the Jersey Shore on Sunday, Could 3, 2020. Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
Belmar police implement social distancing directive outdoors Playa Bowls at 4th and Ocean Avenues on what turned out to be a really good seashore day on Sunday, Could 3, 2020. Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
The scene in Ocean Grove as many take pleasure in s day sty the seashore on a phenomenal spring afternoon on the Jersey Shore on Sunday, Could 3, 2020. Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
Many took benefit of the open seashores and boardwalk in Bradley Seaside to take pleasure in a banner seashore afternoon on the Jersey Shore on Sunday, Could 3, 2020. Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
A girl dances to The Beatles’ ‘Birthday Tune’ in Ocean Grove as many take pleasure in a day on the seashore on a phenomenal spring afternoon on the Jersey Shore on Sunday, Could 3, 2020. Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
Folks depart the seashore on the south finish of Ocean Grove on a phenomenal spring afternoon on the Jersey Shore on Sunday, Could 3, 2020. Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
The scene at Pier Village in Lengthy Department, N.J. as many take pleasure in a banner seashore afternoon on the Jersey Shore on Sunday, Could 3, 2020. Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
The scene at Pier Village in Lengthy Department, N.J. as many take pleasure in a banner seashore afternoon on the Jersey Shore on Sunday, Could 3, 2020. Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
The scene at Pier Village in Lengthy Department, N.J. as many take pleasure in a banner seashore afternoon on the Jersey Shore on Sunday, Could 3, 2020. Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
Social distancing in full impact in Ocean Grove as many take pleasure in a day on the seashore on a phenomenal spring afternoon on the Jersey Shore on Sunday, Could 3, 2020. Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
Two youngsters take a dip within the 50-degree ocean at Pier Village in Lengthy Department, N.J. as many take pleasure in a banner seashore afternoon on the Jersey Shore on Sunday, Could 3, 2020. Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
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