Updating to add the big reveal. The beach that started our whole sand exploration. During the pandemic, we were lucky to learn about Beverly Triton beach. The beach was best described as no frills and largely unknown. We rarely would tell people about it with fear of the small parking lot filling up and wasting the trip out there. The beach was only open to the public in 2019 and word had not spread about this little treasure. But unfortunately they closed it down for full renovations (which led to the whole finding out whatever else is out there).

On a warm late spring day, we ventured back to the reopened Beverly Triton. Instead of the previous muddy wood chip parking area, they built a paved parking lot and gatehouse. It now costs money and requires reservations to visit. This spoils our usual spontaneous free beach adventures.

The park now has some ameneties, and other ameneties on the way. Currently portapotties and the woods remain the only place to go to the bathroom, but a building is on its way so will be some nice, new facilities presumably for bathrooms and showers.

The beach itself is kind of a disappointment now. It’s a typical bay narrow stretch of sand, but they closed off part of it for the wildlife (understandable to protect those precious blue bloods!) and it seems they have let (I don’t know if that is the right word) the plants go a bit wild which has seemed to shorten the already narrow beach area and there were sand flys.

We were lucky despite all this that we were the only ones on that day actually beaching. There were two families that walked the beach, but were probably taking advantage of the trails. I’ve been on the trails before and they are pleasant, and largely flat, but can get muddy or flooded so dress for that.

Some of the other ameneties there is a play area for the kiddos, and gazebo, and a fairy garden coming soon.

The other mild disappointment in returning was getting pizza from Angelina’s in Edgewater which is only about five minutes away from the beach. The pizza used to be one of our favorites outside of NY/NJ. This time the crust was not crisp and the sauce didn’t seem as special as we remember it. This was one time though so we will probably check it out again in hopes that it brings back the NY pizza vibes.

There are a few other places to check out in the area for food if you head this way. Old Stein Inn has outstanding German beer selection and great food. They have a gorgeous inside/outside courtyard too and it feels spacious. For a quick pick-up Sue’s Deli has a straightforward sandwich selection, and we are partial to the Avocado Ocean.

Also Homestead Gardens is a must on our way home. They are a pricey garden supply shop but they have a massive selection, and its always fun to look at the baby chicks. It’s hard not to leave without a new plant baby. Note that cell service is poor in that area so have a meet up plan if going with others.

What we liked…

• At least making a reservation means a guaranteed spot on the beach
• It’s an organic, natural feeling beach
• Soft sand
• Shallow, calm water… peaceful
• Good food options nearby

Not a fan of…

• Having to pay and make a reservation
• Less beach area
• Sand flies
• According the rules we cannot have umbrellas (does our tent count? I guess? Probably has to do with the limited space), kites, or inflatables. Boo!!!

Concluding thoughts…

Anyway, after we got over the changes that we were not happy with, and mourned the previous version of our happy place, we cooled off and may visit again. Though probably less likely since we can’t bring our tent or fun inflatables to hang out on the water on.