Can you swim in Silver Beach?


Can you swim in Silver Beach? Silver Beach County Park features a clean, wide beach on Lake Michigan and public access to the South Pier. Of the Park's 2,450 feet of Lake Michigan frontage, approx. 1,600 feet are dedicated for a public swimming area in the summer months.


What is special in Silver Beach?

The Silver Beach Center is where history and memory making go hand in hand. The building — located below the bluff in downtown St. Joseph at 333 Broad Street — is home to the Silver Beach Carousel, Shadowland on Silver Beach and Curious Kids' Discovery Zone.


Can you sleep on the beach in Seaside?

Overnight camping, including overnight sleeping in tents, driftwood shelters, sleeping bags, recreational vehicles, trailers or automobiles, on the ocean shore within the city limits of Cannon Beach, Lincoln City, Seaside, Newport, Bandon, Gold Beach, Rockaway Beach and Manzanita is prohibited.


Is Blackpool Sands safe to swim?

Blackpool Sands is one of the most popular family beaches on this stretch of coast. Blackpool Sands is an award winning beach for water quality too – so you know you and your children are in safe hands. Lifeguards are on duty during the summer months (July to September) and there are sand pits for building sandcastles.


What should you not bring to the beach?

Glass containers are not allowed on any beaches. Bring plastic and paper for your beach goodies, and, of course, dispose of those items properly. Metal shovels move too much sand and are not allowed.