In the 1930s something hilarious began happening to this beach. It was envisioned as a place where children could safely swim in the water. To this effect, the local municipality build a sea wall to keep the beach sheltered from rough water conditions. An unforeseen consequence of this was that seals also found such conditions very favorable, going so far as to give birth to their young at the beach. Now there has been a long and hot debate over whether the seals or the children deserve the beach more. The animals themselves have grown used to the presence of humans. Swimming is allowed at the beach but be careful not to wander too far into the water as the presence of the wall and underwater reefs can create a very strong characters.

• Lifeguards from 9:00am to dusk.
• Bathrooms and showers available.
• No alcohol, smoking, glass containers.
• No dogs between 9:00 am and dusk.
• There are no parking spots nearby.

• Pupping season is mid-January to mid-April.

• Bus 30 stop Silverado St & Herschel Av.
• By Bus.

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