We just visited the beach to check it out for the first time and to see if we would like to return for a full day soon. We definitely will be back.

It was easy to navigate to the beach parking lot. As you drive over the bridge, there are signs and you really can't miss the parking. We came on a Thursday afternoon around 1:00 p.m. and were lucky to get a spot without having to drive around the lot a second time. The parking was recently priced and we were able to pay with our Parkmobile app.

The ocean water was blue and there was a nice surf going on, not too strong but not weak by any means. The beach is a little unusual in that the walkway is at a bit of a higher elevation, so you don't see a lot of the sand beach until you walk closer to it. The sand was a dark and soft and there were many of the nice blue walkways on top of the sand, making it easier for folks who have disabilities or trouble walking.

The beach is overlooked by a small strip of just a couple of eateries and a beach shop. Benny's on the beach is a nice looking restaurant where there is sit down service. See pictures of menu within this review.

Kilwin's ice cream shop is nearby, as well as a beach shop. A little bit further down the walkway is another Benny's on the beach, but it is at the front of the pier and is a casual place with what looks like more of a takeout vibe, although there are some tables and chairs in front. I'm not sure if there were tables and chairs further down the pier for eating, but I believe there might have been.

I noticed that there was a nice walkway that I would not necessarily call a boardwalk since it was somewhat narrow, but it looks like it follows along the beach and would be lovely too spend some time checking out the whole area.

All in all, this looks like a well-planned out beach and everyone seems very happy to be there and I can't wait to get back next week.