Originally Posted by
Wrateman
Any advice on how to 'fit in', or, perhaps more importantly, how not to stick out like an obnoxious tourist? I also read somewhere that you're not supposed to sit on your towel at the beach...is this true?
Never heard this one about not sitting on your towel, so I don't think it's true.
If you don't want to stick out on the beach, I'd say avoid Tevas, Birkenstock or similar footwear, particularly with socks.
Socks are fine if you're going for a stroll or run and wearing running shoes or sneakers. But on the sand, stick to the flip-flops, board shorts and t-shirt set. Also, preferably no hats, including baseball caps, but this is a smaller point.
And please look to both sides before crossing the bike lanes or you'll be spending some time in the ER.