The evergreen list of beach nuisances, from blasting music to feeding the seagulls, now has a new entry: beach sprawl.

Is it an ugly annoyance that prevents beachgoers from even being able to see the ocean, or a beneficial setup for families looking for ample protection from the sun?

The evergreen list of beach nuisances, from blasting music to feeding the seagulls, now has a new entry: beach sprawl.

Is it an ugly annoyance that prevents beachgoers from even being able to see the ocean, or a beneficial setup for families looking for ample protection from the sun?

The days of taking only a towel, sunscreen and a book to the beach are long gone for many — replaced by a caravan of cabanas, tents, coolers and wagons.

The elaborate setups have sparked a debate over beach etiquette on crowd

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