Great parking area, easy access to the beach, restrooms as you enter the beach promenade. Was great to see a sand toy lending box, trash, pick up baskets available for those who wanted to help out, and a beautiful wide handicap pathway down to the beach.
The beach is long and beautiful and queen. Right near Pope Avenue. There are some restaurant bars with music and entertainment so if you want to sit back and enjoy you can. on the walkway getting to the beach there are some seats and also some bench swings for folks too take a load off and relax!
The beach is about 5 miles long! We only did a about a mile down in a mile back, but it was a great walk. The sand is packed hard so a lot of people ride the bicycles down along the beach. It’s also dog friendly not sure if it’s all a year or just in the winter time but it was fun to see so many dogs having fun.
I drove about an hour to catch the sunrise here, and it was totally worth it! This is my second visit—previously, I came with a friend to walk and metal detect. The beach itself is expansive, beautiful, and natural, offering a peaceful vibe, especially during the off-season like March when the summer and holiday crowds have subsided. The public parking is free, which is a huge plus, and there are plenty of shops and restaurants nearby to explore. While I gave it four stars instead of five, it's mostly because it's not the best spot for shell-seeking, which is one of my favorite beach activities. On the bright side, there are lots of trash cans and even a few volleyball nets, making it a great spot for various activities. Overall, a lovely beach with a laid-back atmosphere!