To say I love the beach is an understatement; I'm obsessed with it. Waves, sand, sun - I just can't get enough.
So staying away during the coronavirus pandemic has been really, really annoying.
But there's a light at the end of the toliet paper roll. Florida is opening some beaches.
Here's a list of what's open and the new things you can and can't do, according to ClickOrlando.
Jetty Park at Port Canaveral - Closed until June 1st, 2020
Cocoa Beach - Open but you must practice social distancing and stay in groups of no more than 5 people.
Yes: walking, jogging, sunbathing, sitting in chairs, recreational activities
No: No parking the car in beach parking, beach access parking or in the downtown parking garage. Prepare to walk since these parking areas remain closed. No bringing alcoholic beverages. Cocoa Beach’s ban on beach alcohol remains in effect.
Satellite Beach - Open but you must practice social distancing and stay in groups of no more than 5 people.
Yes: walking, jogging, sunbathing, sitting in chairs, recreational activities
No: No congregating on the beach or boardwalks in groups. No parking in the beach public parking areas.
Indialantic, Indian Harbour Beach and Melbourne Beach - Open with limited recreation and restrictions. Beachgoers must be residents, practice social distancing and stay in groups of no more than 5 people.
Yes: walking, running, swimming, surfing, biking, fishing
No: No sunbathing. No parking as beach access parking remains closed. No congregating on the beach or boardwalks in groups.
Jacksonville - Open for restricted hours between 6am and 11am and 5pm and 8pm daily. Must practice social distancing and stick to groups fewer than 5.
Yes: bring the dog, as they are allowed on the beach (during its open hours) so long as they're leashed. Walking, running, fishing, biking, swimming, surfing
No: No bringing beach chairs, blankets, grills and coolers. No congregating in large groups or engaging in team sports or group activities.
Sarasota County - Most beaches open.
Yes: biking, running or walking, swimming, surfing
No: No looking for sea turtle nests. Although the first sea turtle nest was discovered earlier this week on Siesta Key, beach closures have significantly changed nest monitoring, according to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Only volunteers, biologists and interns assisting Mote’s Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Program will be allowed beach access for nest monitoring. However, the team of 300 volunteers — to monitor 35 miles of beach from Longboat Key to Venice — will have to practice social distancing. No group activities like beach yoga and drum circles. No parking as beach parking lots remain closed.
Bay County - Open for restricted hours between 6am and 9am and 5pm and 8pm daily. Must practice social distancing and stick to groups fewer than 5.
Yes: recreational activities, fishing, walking, jogging
No: No setting up tents. No congregating in large groups. No commercial activity.
Charlotte County - Charlotte County officials announced this week that it would reopen Englewood and Port Charlotte beaches in Punta Gorda without restrictions on Monday, April 27.
Yes: Normal beach fun as there are no restrictions, so long as beachgoers practice social distancing. Parking will be open.
No: Restrooms will be closed. No beach parties as groups of 10 or more are not permitted.
Flagler County - Open for limited recreation as long as you practice social distancing and stay in groups smaller than 5.
Yes: Visit the beach between 7 and 10 a.m. or 6 and 8 p.m. daily. Visit the unincorporated areas of Beverly Beach and Marineland between 6 and 8 p.m. daily. Walking, running, fishing
No: No congregating in large groups.
Gulf County - Open with restricted access intended for residents. Open between 6 and 9 a.m. and 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. daily. Beaches in Gulf County will open at 5 p.m. Monday, April 27, with hours from 6 to 9 a.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. daily. Equipment for fishing and active sports is permitted. Parking at beach access points is not prohibited.
Yes: recreational activities, swimming, running, walking, fishing, biking, hunting, hiking
No: No lounging, so umbrellas, chairs, tents and beach towels on the ground are not allowed.
Indian River County - Open with social distancing restrictions from sunrise to sunset.
Yes: walking, swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking
No: No sunbathing. No picnicking. No group sports. No sitting on the beach. No bringing blankets, chairs, coolers, beach umbrellas, tents or “any item that promotes or is intended for use in a stationary mode.”
Levy County - Open with restrictions. Cedar Key has restricted access to the island for residents and property owners only.
Monroe County - Beaches in Monroe County are open, but the Florida Keys are off-limits to anyone who doesn’t live there.
Okaloosa County - Restricted access between 6am and 9am and 5pm and 8pm daily. Must practice social distancing and stay in groups of no more than 5. Starting May 1, beaches within Okaloosa County’s jurisdiction will be open to the public from 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily, with all beach activities permitted.
Yes: recreational activities
No: No congregating in large groups.
St. Johns County - Open from 6 a.m. to noon daily. Must practice social distancing and stay in groups of no more than 5.
Yes: walking, running, surfing, biking, fishing, swimming
No: No group sports. No sunbathing. No activities that involve large groups or staying in one place.
Volusia County - Open with some restrictions.
No: No lounging. No sunbathing. No coolers allowed. No parking in off beach parking lots and parks as they will remain closed throughout the weekend.
For now, the beaches below are closed
• Broward County
• Charlotte County
• Citrus County
• Collier County
• Escambia County
• Franklin County
• Hernando County
• Hillsborough County
• Lee County
• Manatee County beaches remain closed, but commissioners may discuss it Tuesday, April 28.
• Martin County
• Miami-Dade County
• Nassau County
• Okaloosa County: Starting May 1, beaches within Okaloosa County’s jurisdiction will be open to the public from 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily, with all beach activities permitted.
• Palm Beach County
• Pasco County
• Pinellas County
• St. Lucie County:
• Santa Rosa County
• Taylor County
• Wakulla County
• Walton County