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Enjoying late afternoon sunlight at Sand Beach.
The ocean breeze can be quite cool in the evening.
The beach is very exposed with little shade, and it's recommended that visitors bring their own.
Gently crashing waves at Sand Beach.
A small streambed on the eastern edge of the beach.
A wood bridge over the stream.
Beach grass and late evening light.
The stairs accessing the beach.
Bathrooms and freshwater rinse faucets are available near the parking lot.
The short path to the beach access.
An overlook at Sand Beach.
Sand Beach is great for a short stroll.
Waves crash along the rocky western edge of the beach.