Know before you go
A little care.
A better day out.
Public access
Use the marked NPS beach access. Lifeguard service is seasonal; check ferry schedules and beach closures.
Keep the coast wild
Keep an eye on swell and the rising tide. Leave shells and wildlife where they belong; use signed access and never climb around a closure.
With your dog
Leash ≤6 ft; no entry into wildlife protection closures.
Current dog-zone rules ↗A family day
An established beach access with seasonal lifeguard service.