Seaside and Private Access

[Smiling JOe]

How can you not think they are not implying the beach is private when it's smack in the middle of the beach with the large words, "Private. No Public Access." While that MAY be intended for the pavilions, it's obvious what they're implying. ...

If they were so concerned with actually keeping just the pavilions private and not the whole beach, their would be signS posted at each boardwalk and not one giant one smack in the middle of the beach. Gimme a break. It's misleading and they know it.

It is easy for me to see the difference. The new signs on the east and west end of the beach are warning beach goers to be prepared that they will not have access to the uplands, the restrooms, the shopping, etc, if they continue to Seaside via the beach. There is a public access at the location of the signs.

In my mind, it is like the warning signs posted in Maine at each end of the Hundred Mile Wilderness, warning experienced hikers to be prepared for a good ten day hike through the Wilderness, because there are no off trails leading to food or supplies. Actually, the recently added a trail coming in, due to the danger, so it is more like the Fifty Mile Plus Wilderness.

 

[Smiling JOe]

I'm thinking it's so professional photographers don't use/abuse the pavilions as backdrops, or for weddings, receptions, picnics, etc. I know when we were there a few years ago (not decades ago as someone on this board always likes to say ;-)) we had some beach photography taken of us. We had to get authorization from Seaside management that we were paying guests. It makes some sense or it might get out of control. However, they do love to promote that "small town" atmosphere. Not so with signs all over the beach with that sentiment.



I've been told by Seaside mgmt that they read Sowal.com. Hopefully they actually do and will see this thread.

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If the signs were placed only at the pavilions, I would say you might be on to something with that reasoning. However, there are additional signs on the east and west end of Seaside, on the beach. Professional photographers wouldn't likely park at one end of Seaside, walk 1/4 mile on the beach to access a pavilion, so I doubt those signs are for photographers.

 

[seaside2]

Kind of makes one want to tell Seaside to take their beach and shove it.:angry:

 

[scooterbug44]

It is easy for me to see the difference. The new signs on the east and west end of the beach are warning beach goers to be prepared that they will not have access to the uplands, the restrooms, the shopping, etc, if they continue to Seaside via the beach. There is a public access at the location of the signs.

In my mind, it is like the warning signs posted in Maine at each end of the Hundred Mile Wilderness, warning experienced hikers to be prepared for a good ten day hike through the Wilderness, because there are no off trails leading to food or supplies. Actually, the recently added a trail coming in, due to the danger, so it is more like the Fifty Mile Plus Wilderness.

These aren't altruistic signs. I don't see these as "last food, gas, or rest area for X miles" signs. They don't say "no public restrooms" or "access to shops from 30-A only beyond this point."

If professional photographers & non-guests were/are causing problems by using the pavillions without permission, I have no problems w/ security stepping in, fines, or with Seaside requiring people to get permission for photos as has apparently been their policy in other instances.

My issue is the big sign in the sand!

 

[Smiling JOe]

Kind of makes one want to tell Seaside to take their beach and shove it.:angry:

Do you own in Seaside, or do you just use their pavilions and beach accesses? :funn:

 

[Smiling JOe]

My issue is the big sign in the sand!

I believe those, along with those heavy solid-wood beach lounge chairs, are a violation of the Beach Ordinance. Should we call Code Enforcement?

 

[TNJed]

It is easy for me to see the difference. The new signs on the east and west end of the beach are warning beach goers to be prepared that they will not have access to the uplands, the restrooms, the shopping, etc, if they continue to Seaside via the beach. There is a public access at the location of the signs.

In my mind, it is like the warning signs posted in Maine at each end of the Hundred Mile Wilderness, warning experienced hikers to be prepared for a good ten day hike through the Wilderness, because there are no off trails leading to food or supplies. Actually, the recently added a trail coming in, due to the danger, so it is more like the Fifty Mile Plus Wilderness.

You're being way too gracious. The 100 Mile Wilderness signs are obviously posted for life and death reasons. I could understand a similar courtesy for beachgoers, but under a mile of beach is no 100 Mile Wilderness. Seaside's ambiguous beach signs with no amount of courtesy or concern are implied except for their own goals of scaring the public off public beach.

 

[scooterbug44]

I believe those, along with those heavy solid-wood beach lounge chairs, are a violation of the Beach Ordinance. Should we call Code Enforcement?

Sounds like a good idea! You call since you got the picture for them!

 

[TNJed]

I believe those, along with those heavy solid-wood beach lounge chairs, are a violation of the Beach Ordinance. Should we call Code Enforcement?

Seeing how the GM of Seaside is married to the owner of one of the largest chair companies on 30A, that would go over really well.

I'm confused though. What specifically is a violation in terms of beach chairs and their make as long as they are cleared away each day?

 

[Smiling JOe]

I wonder what would happen to Seaside if no one was allowed to take photos of the buildings and people? What if every photo of Seaside I posted on the internet had a little red X in a box at the upper corner of the image, with a note, "Not for public viewing. Seaside Owners and Registered Guests Only?" I know of only one way to handle this, and telling you, might land me in the big house, and I ain't talking about one of those in Seaside.