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Sunset Beach
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9 reviews for Sunset Beach
The props:
-good wind for kites & to cool you off from the sun
-okay parking (not that I need it)
-not too crowded
-late night drunk swims = fun
-cures hangovers lol
I heart sunset beach!
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A definite change from the overcrowded and dirty shorelines of Santa Monica and the like.. Sure, parking was difficult (even though we got there kind of early.. 11am) and they don't didn't allow us to set up our BBQ grill to make food (so we ordered some pizzas.. lame), but the weather was nice, there was plenty of space and I was there with a great group of people. It also helps when the beach doesn't have an overabundance of jerk off "bros" and "bro-hos."
Recommendations: Come early to find that ever elusive parking spot..
Warnings: Bring food, cuz you can't grill there.. Oh and be on the lookout for the beach NARCs, they'll be on the lookout for alcohol!
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Great beach, if it were an eBay seller a++!
Great wind for kites and even kite surfing. This place is a wonderful change from the dirty long beach beaches. It's clean and a great place for family.
Super cool beach on summer weekdays. On the weekends, the crowds can be kinda special ed. You know, the lame guys that drag their screaming girlfriend into the water in some weird mating ritual that only they, and the cast of Jerry Springer understand and then proceed to play football because they're secretly afraid of the ocean and the deep ends in pools. Parking is limited, which holds the crowds to a manageable level. Not the best beach, but an ok beach.
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The first reason to go here is because parking is free! Those ten or so dollars can be spent at Jack in the Box walking distance away. Whatever it is you spend it on, parking is free!
Second, the sand is void of any typical debris that other beaches around the area tend to have. Such as balloons, used condoms, dead babies, and so forth.
The shore break isn't too big and it is typical to have little kids or beginning surfers or bodyboarders be at this beach for this reason ( myself included ).
The locals are really friendly, especially the surf instructors that I tend to bump into. The wash off station is near by so you don't have to walk for along period of time with sand in inappropriate places and have sand rash. Not a pretty picture people.
This place is great!
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With several long days and short nights; life feels like it's slipping through my fingers. Sunset beach was a great find on accident. I stumbled across this beach after walking along S. Pacific Ave. and observing each homeowner's front door. Each home had its own character; flagstone rocks with a short and stubby red door, a yellow shingled home with turquoise shutters. A home is where the heart is.
The thick, untouched sand caressed my feet as I walked along the abandoned beach. The warm, golden sun beamed and created shadows on the sand. It was a peaceful visit. No oversized umbrellas, no loud neighbors, nothing disturbed me. As the waves gently brushed along the shore I couldn't help but imagine what life will be like without happiness. As the wind whispered in my ear, I knew I wasn't alone. Only three elements of feng shui were present, maybe that's why it was abandoned! A little girl was busy collecting shells while her mother insisted she take all the pretty ones. Visitors passed while a couple nearby huddled to keep warm. A lonely volleyball court patiently waited for players. Three young men began showing off their body boarding moves. I sat down on the warm golden sand for quite sometime while cuddling with my jacket. I couldn't ask for a better day.
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North of Bolsa Chica and just south of Seal Beach is the tiny beachfront community of Sunset Beach. Located between the Jack In the Box at PCH & Warner and the landmark water tower house on PCH....this public beach is the poor working man's alternative to Bolsa Chica and their $10 parking fee.
Your mission, should you choose to accept it: find a parking space
Parking is not for the faint of heart at Sunset Beach. You must have an iron will, a steadfast determination and the patience of Job. It also helps if you roll down the windows and play some pleasant music to keep you entertained.
The 45 acre beach has approximately 627 parking spaces. Meaning, for every 5,000 beach visitors there is one parking spot. (Ok, I'm not a math whiz.)
Years of ditching school and dead-end jobs for a trip to Sunset Beach have taught me that a slow and steady crusing speed of 3-5 mph through the narrow parking lot is the best method to securing a spot. Keep your eyes open for that tired and sun burnt family of six....carrying chairs, boogie boards, ice coolers and towels. Then tail them until they find thier mini-van.
Make sure you use the restroom in the parking lot before you head towards the beach. Don't be one of those schmucks that creates a warm swirl of ocean water in your wake. I have to swim in that water!!!
Of course if you can not find a space to park there's always Bolsa Chica down the street. Make sure you bring cash.
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L. brought me here at night during last week. I mentioned to him, "Doesn't the beach close at night?" And his reply was, "That's the best time to go." Wink wink. Haha. Anyways, I hadn't been to the beach at night in eonnnnsss. There was ample parking, and he pointed out where Sandra Bullock lives. We made our way to the beach, took off our flip flops, and got our feet wet. It was soo dark, it took a long time for my eyes to adjust. It was so pretty out, the moonlight, the waves, the cool breeze. Then, I challenged him to a mini foot race. Whomever got to the trash can first wins. However, as we sprinted to the finish line, I tripped in a hole. Sand was all up in my underwear. Good times.
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i like going to sunset beach because the parking is FREE!
there is a small parking lot behind the jack'n'box on pch and warner but if you wait a few minutes, theres sure to be a spot that opens up.
the beach is rarely crowded, not at all like huntington or bolsa. its a good place to go lay out and get your tan on.
the fact that the parking is free was great especially when my roommate and i when we were poor college students that needed some color on our pale asses.
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