We went to the beach today- only got a few hours as it was looking like it was going to rain and lucky we left when we did as it was torrential on the way home.
However we took a picnic and had a lovely time- its $5 to park on the beach and since we had taken sandwiches etc it made it a very cheap day. Ok so its a bit of a drive but it was a nice change from the parks, and I guess it will be much quieter this week with Spring break being over.

Just another idea for stranded Brits.