California is shutting down the “rinse-off” showers at all state beaches to conserve water.
Parks employees put up signs to remind beachgoers the state is in a severe drought, and is trying to save water.
“It's kind of convenient when you have three little kids, obviously going to get them a little sandy coming back up here [from the beach],” said Joe Brendle of Hollister.
Brendle brought his family to Seacliff State Beach Tuesday, and saw the showers were dry when he started packing up. “I think it's kind of bogus, man,” he said.
Others were upset, and prepared for a long uncomfortable ride home.
“I’ve never seen anything like this, just the water turning off is mind boggling,” Brandon Fierro added.
Other surfers like Danny Boyer from Half Moon Bay agreed with the state’s move.
“I think the drought is serious business so I’m totally supportive of that decision,” he said.
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The state claims shutting off the showers will save 1.2 gallons per rinse, and will save 18 million gallons of water each year.
State Parks officials suggest beachgoers use towels to whisk sand from their legs, or even bring a gallon of water from home to wash off and make the ride home more bearable.
