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.](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/67c01db/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3600x2481+0+0/resize/1393x960!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F35%2F5a%2Fdf128a7844ea944d8a031e417e4b%2F544983-tn-dpt-me-memorial-weekend-beaches-20200523-1.jpg)
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)
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Beachgoers practice social distancing while sunbathing near the Huntington Beach Pier on Saturday. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
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Beach goers practice social distancing while sunbathing near the Newport Pier in Newport Beach on Saturday, May 23, 2020. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
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The California flag waves in the breeze as beachgoers enjoy a sunny day near the Huntington Beach Pier on Saturday. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
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People of all ages enjoy a sunny day in Laguna Beach on Saturday. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
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Crowds enjoy a sunny day near the Huntington Beach Pier on Saturday. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
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Beachgoers sunbathe near the Huntington Beach Pier on Saturday. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
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Zack’s owner Mike Ali was able to open his restaurant and grill near the Huntington Beach Pier on Saturday. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
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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)
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Customers enjoy sit-down food at Zack’s near the Huntington Beach Pier on Saturday. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
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People enjoy a walk on the beach in Laguna Beach on Saturday. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
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The beaches are now open for active recreation only in Laguna Beach. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)
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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)
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A model has her photos taken near the Newport Pier on Saturday. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)