When I was a little kid my Mom took us 4 kids to the beach We carried a blanket to sit on some towels, a beach ball and lunch in a cooler. Now it takes a U Haul to stake your place on the beach. Exiting the 15 street ramp to the beach it look like a refugee camp site with flags right to the water. No way to reach the water except bow under the tents, walk and excuse yourself. Pretty elaborate. Some had flaps for changing rooms. Others were sectional with a smoking area. One had a portable beer keg. Some elders were babysitting and reading. I expected to see Lawrence of Arabia there.