It says "seating limited", not "beach use limited". I'm wondering if they mean the chairs set out? Often I've seen people not realize those chairs are set up and paid for by specific people. I heard at one time they were trying a bracelet program at Seaside--requiring that Seaside renters wear a plastic bracelet when they go to the beach. Have no idea if they enforced this, or if they are going to expand this idea.
One of the things we like about Seaside is the beach pavilions aren't gated, but I'm wondering if that's next, similar to Alys and Rosemary. I'm guessing the open access is why Seaside often gets so mobbed at peak season and Rosemary isn't as bad. I've been told by retailers in Seaside that parents will drop their tweens and teens off in Seaside for the whole day (they aren't staying there) and pick them up later which accounts for some unruly conditions. I can see why Seaside would want to do something about this, but that means limiting public access which isn't exactly in line with new urbanist ideals.