There isn't a parking lot, but you can park in front of the houses on the street that lead to the gate entry. Of course, don't block any driveways. I suggest getting there as early as possible. I recently went to photograph the sunrise, and when I left around 8am, parking spaces were almost filled up. The walk from your car, past the gate, is about 10 minutes until you reach the beach. There are no restrooms either. Hope this helps.
You must park on the side of the road or in a pre-paid lot. The walk seems quite long in the blaring heat, so apply sunscreen and make sure to wear shoes! I'm still recovering from sunburn. I wish we had gone early am or evening.
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