We use an annual state park pass and drive through the gate here to find plenty of parking in the lot, otherwise it's $10 per vehicle as of December, 2023.

You can access the beach from multiple points, driving or walking, with a pass or without, and it's free if you walk or ride a bike, etc in.

There are always walkers, runners, bikers, roller skaters/bladers, people pedaling the 4-plus person bicycle rentals and more. It's a very dog friendly (on leash) beach.

The beach itself is lovely, and there's lots of it, so plenty of room for the many people that often visit. It is kept very clean. The sunrise and sunset views are unparalleled.

There are several good to great restaurants on the pier itself, including a taco spot as well as a burger joint and brewery. Further west you can find a couple of others with ocean view seating. There are public restrooms that close when the beach does, which is at sunset each day.

We've seen spectacular weddings take place on the shore.

If you follow the promenade West past Surfer's Point you'll end up at an estuary with many beautiful birds possible to see.

The Pier

It is typical to have vendors selling jewelry or crafts and playing music near the pier (along the promenade) which as of this writing (12/3/2023) has been closed for almost a year due to damage incurred during a storm. Work continues on the pier so hopefully it will reopen soon.

Professional photography sessions often occur beneath the pier on the waterline at sunset because the lighting is perfect for such pictures.

This is a fantastic beach for relaxing or being active.