Shonan Bellmare Hiratsuka Beach Park Beach — Attraction in Hiratsuka

It might be a bit difficult to get to for some people: not only is it about 30 minutes from Hiratsuka station on foot, one has to climb two storeys worth of staircase/ramp and cross a national route.

Once you make the effort, though, you shall be rewarded. The view is absolutely stunning. There is proper pedestrian infrastructure. There are very few people (at least during my last visit). I can imagine people coming here regularly to chill...

The beach you can enjoy swimming and play with sand with kids. There is free parking lots and some cheap parking space there. There is not many restaurants in walking space, so it’s better to prepare some foods or snacks...

Got to see the fireworks 🎆 Amazing display! The way back was a bit chaotic since the narrow paths aren't really made to handle the giant crowd. But the local staff made it feel very safe...