What exactly is a love lock? In Europe, couples symbolize their everlasting love by locking a padlock with their names inscribed on it, usually throwing the key away afterwards. Couples attach love locks to bridge railings, fences and other fixtures. Love locks are also a testimony of hope.

We’ve dreamed up a clever adaptation of this practice to spread the love around in our little neighborhood. Starting Friday, February 15th, you’ll be able to affix your lock to the gate sections on the road to the beach, but don’t throw away the key! We may be upgrading those gates this spring, but for now, have at it!

There is no official start time or end date for this experience, just a lasting sense of happiness.