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1) Its a world-class beach. Ya, I said it. Sure, you wont be scuba diving or surfing but you also wont be spending $400.00 or more to get there. Head to Bradford Beach on any weekend - look left, look right and you’ve got it all. Volleyball, drinks, beautiful people, sports, fellowship and good times.
2) The people that head to Bradford are great. Most everyone ‘gets it’. Its a public space where you can be yourself if you can avoid being a complete douchebag. The place is top notch, run professionally and coordinated as well if not better than other beaches I’ve been to and I’ve been to beaches around the world including Pacific Beach, Curacao, Thailand and Cancun.
3) When you go to Bradford Beach you’re on vacation. I completely forget about work, politics, war, the deficit and just about everything else. We’re all there for the same reasons. The thought process is simple: am I playing in the next game of volleyball - yes or no? Am I thirsty? Do I need another cocktail - yes or no? Do I need a bite to eat? That’s about all there is to life once you’re at Bradford Beach.
4) Everything you need to bring is already there. The Tiki hut and the Pavilion serve beer and a wide selection of food. Come prepared to party. If you need volleyball lines or a volleyball, they are available to rent. Just bring your bad self to the beach and be prepared to enjoy the wide range of services that are available.
A couple things people need to remember to continue to make Bradford Beach the awesome destination it is:
- Its a public beach. Leave the beer bongs, glassware and douchbaggery at home.
- If you’re a pro volleyball player, there’s a place for you - its on the main courts by the pavilion. The rest of the courts are public “fun” courts. You may be awesome and feel entitled but it would go a long way to rotate in a team or two. If you’re that awesome, you’ll play again real soon. Show up early to grab a court (usually by 10:30am or 11am at the latest) and be prepared to share. Demand exceeds availability.
- No grills, no deep ditches, no dogs. These are hazards for the rest of the people that frequent the beach. Its just common sense. No one wants a coal burn or a broken ankle. Leave the beach the way it was when you arrived. This is true anywhere you respect and travel to.
- Pick up after yourself. Does this really need explaining? Cmon. Cans, food, plastic - you can put it in a trash bin or bring a plastic garbage bag.
Bradford Beach is a place where every walk of life is welcome and everyone gets along. There is a lot to appreciate. There is food, music, fun and for this brief period of time that we have to enjoy during our summer months its important that we focus on the things we all have in common and have a shared passion for.
See you at the beach!
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