Beaches in motion: ‘Active use’ rules and cool weather keep crowds at bay

Daniella Spina sat with her foot in a bucket of hot water after getting nailed by a stingray at Bolsa Chica State Beach on Saturday. But the sharp pain didn’t spoil the outing.
“I’ve been in the ocean my entire life,” said Spina, 19, who saw her classes at CSU Monterey Bay close up in March and has been home in Long Beach since. “The ocean is my home. It heals bad moods. It’s a pretty special place, especially after coming home and having nothing to do.”