China Beach Stairs
Gradual descent to the surf at China Beach
Alison Taggart-Barone/Parks Conservancy
Access to the beach is via a paved drive or stairway down from the parking lot to water level.
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Access to the beach is via a paved drive or stairway down from the parking lot to water level.
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