The system to check in is ridiculous. They won't allow you to pay at the gate and just go in. We pulled into gate and along with 4 other cars, had to turn around. While we were filling out online forms for a parking pass, 10 cars had to also turn around. Then when we were done, we had to wait in a long line to get through the gate.
While we were in line a golf car cop harassed us. He asked a bunch of questions then proceeded to address our registration sticker bc it's taped and not stickered bc we have a broken windshield. After he was done harassing us, he made us show our parking pass. He threatened to give us a ticket for the registration sticker that was not stuck, but taped onto our windshield.
We wasted 30 minutes dealing with a parking pass.
They should pay US the $20 fee for doing their job. They have replaced employees that could have this job with their stupid online parking pass system.
The BBQs are overwhelming and the heat and smoke from them made it hard to stay a long time. The flames are open and no way to cover the grills.
It wasn't that crowded.
They don't allow alcohol.
The beach...
Read moreWe loved our day at the beach! It was really convenient to just buy the pass online because not only are you guaranteed a spot, it shows you how many spaces are left in case you are interested in how crowded it will be. This is the first business I have seen providing this service, THANK YOU!
Parking is not far from the beach so you can walk your stuff to the sand, no problem. I would definitely recommend bringing a tent/canopy, it gets super hot. We happened to bring our canopy and it was WELL appreciated. I received a few compliments from other people about it too, wishing they had brought one too.
We did see a couple of small dead fish floating up the the shore, possibly because the water was a bit warm. I will also say the water is not as clear so PLEASE watch those babies closely. People are respectful of your property, not stealing your kiddos shovels or anything. We brought food and floaties, it was a...
Read moreReally great way to spend some summertime hours. They have pavillions there but better reserve if you want them or it's first come first serve and they will fill up quickly. If you are just going to the beach pay before you go via their website (you gotta make an acocunt). You check in at the entrance with your name. It's a bit of a downhill walk on grass to get to close to the beach area in case you are planning on bringing a bunch of stuff. They allow canopies but those have to be in the grass. You can bring the beach tents and umbrellas onto the beach sand area. It's a netted enclosure and they have a dock that floats in the water and can be jumped off of. They do have kona ice for sale and I believe inflatable paddle boards for rent. The also have an air station to fill up...
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