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NewsColony Thousands hit Southern California beaches despite lockdown Thousands of people crowded beaches in Southern California on the weekend, despite a statewide lockdown implemented due to the spread of COVID-19 in the US. While beaches in Los Angeles and San Diego Counties remained closed, they were open in Ventura and Orange Counties. However, beachgoers still had to adhere to  guidelines and restrictions , including keeping parking lots closed to discourage outside visitors and limit crowds. Southern California is expecting summer like weather this weekend as social distancing and beach closures in neighboring counties continue due to the coronavirus. (Michael Heiman/Getty Images) “It’s a beautiful day,” Frank Feerini, who was at Huntington Beach in Orange County, told  KABC . “How can you keep anybody in?” The summer-like weather was a big draw for many who flocked to the beach. “I think that people want to get out,” Mr Feerini said. “I think...