This secret little bay area is open to anyone and dogs are welcome here. I have brought my GSD here about 5 times already and he enjoys swimming and retrieving. I suggest walking a bit past the entrance since families like to swim and hang out there. Walking further down the beach becomes more private and letting your pal run off leash is definitely cool! The only drawback is people love to go on the weekend so during the week is best and there are annoying dirtbikers and atv’ers who drive around the further you walk away from the entrance of the marine park. Also the tide comes in around 7ish so if you walk far down the beach you will need to walk in water to get back to the entrance or use some trails but I never used them so I have no idea where they lead to.