Original sentence: As a sanctuary, it is illegal to disturb biota.The beach does not feature a bathroom facility.The nearest bathroom is five minutes towards Monterey Downtown.The water in the vicinity of Asilomar State Beach is rather free of turbidity.The water is also cold compared to other beaches in the Monterey area, due to its exposure to the open ocean and the upwelling of cold water from nearby Monterey Canyon, which funnels the icy water right to shore at this location.When standing on the beach one can look through the cresting waves like a window to the rock reefs offshore and see kelp and fish
Edited sentence: Before packing your sunscreen and bucket and heading to Asilomar, keep in mind that the beach DOES NOT feature a bathroom facility.If that is a problem it is recommended that you stick to beaches along Cannery Row.Just remember not to disturb the sea life as they are living things, and it is in a sanctuary making it illegal to disturb them.The locals appreciate it as well if you leave what was there and take what wasn't.The nearest bathroom is 5 minutes up the road towards Monterey Downtown and is not a very nice bathroom.The water in the vicinity of Asilomar State Beach is remarkably clear.The water is also very cold compared to other beaches in the Monterey area, due to its exposure to the open ocean and the upwelling of cold water from nearby Monterey Canyon which funnels the icy water right to shore at this location.When standing on the beach one can look through the cresting waves like a window to the rock reefs just offshore and see the kelp and fish