Before or after the season, access is quite easy and you can stay longer, as most clubs are closed. Year round walk on access for fishing. Memorial day to Labor Day for bathing. Bathing requires permit. These are the two primary access points.
Parking is limited.
To the North are two stairwells over the seawall near the now defunct State Marine Police Building and there is limited parking in the old lot. Year round walk on access for fishing. Memorial day to Labor Day for bathing. Bathing permit fees vary. Walk-on through Park for fishing.