We are enjoying the beach, just over the boardwalk and dunes. Yesterday I walked halfway to the Fort, about half a mile, while looking for any unusual shells. I didn't find any special shells but the walk was still delightful.
Today I walked in the other direction, past the damaged fishing pier to the ocean side beach. There were definitely a lot more birds on the beach than people, a LOT more. It was still very peaceful...love hearing the water roll in to shore.