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It’s time to hit the beach and enjoy that ocean breeze. There’s so much to see, bikinis included (scroll down for more info.)  For those who are wheelchair-bound, let not your heart be troubled. San Diego Tourism Authority compiled a list of sand wheelchair beach spots for 2018.

Beach Wheelchairs

• City of San Diego Beach Wheelchair Line for Mission Bay, Mission Beach, Ocean Beach and La Jolla Shores (619) 525-8247
• Coronado Beach (619) 522-7346, ext. 3
• Silver Strand State Beach has manual beach wheelchairs only (619)-435-0126
• Imperial Beach reservation line (619) 685-7972
• Oceanside Harbor Beach and Pier Beach have manual beach wheelchairs only (760) 435-4018
• Moonlight Beach in Encinitas has Also, two floating beach chairs are available at no charge at the lifeguard tower at on a first-come, first-served basis
• Imperial Beach, Cardiff State Beach and Moonlight Beach offer sand access mats to provide an easier pathway for manual wheelchairs to access the beach
• Huntington Beach, L.A. beaches and many destinations have sand wheelchairs for public rental or free use.

Bikinis Beach News

Swimsuit watching is a top beach activity. Styles have changed slightly since 2013 but honestly, you can wear about anything. Just remember that clothes are required at all but a few beaches in California!

• Peach, brown, teal and soft colors are popular.
• Palm prints in pale and earth tone colors make a big splash.
• One piece swimsuits are making waves. They range from conservative cover-ups with flirty ruffles, to sexy styles revealing a multitude of curves. There are cutouts, crossovers and plenty of peekaboo.
• Since 2015 girl trunks have been a hit.
• Men’s trunks and boardshorts with knee or calf lengths remain the man-standard .
• Fashion designers have re-introduced the 60s style short, shorts and trunks. Good luck with that!