“Tyson Street Park is just south of the Pier. With direct beach access, a playground, restrooms & picnic facilities, it’s a popular family area. A few blocks further south, there’s a pay parking lot at the foot of Wisconsin Street. I park it on the trash can for free…” Sandbag C. Gull
Wisconsin Street Beach sits off the beaten path, although still adjacent to The Strand. The beach becomes narrow here and at high tide, the waves reach the large rocks bordering private property… Plan your visit during lower tides. Surfing is restricted during peak season.
South Strand Beach Slideshows
Tyson Park
Wisconsin St. Beach Access
Logistics
- Lifeguard services → if any ← varies by season, day, hours, even weather!
- Restroom facilities available at Tyson Park and at Wisconsin Street parking area
- No parking on The Strand, outside of a few handicapped parking spaces available beside Tyson Park)
- Pay parking area at Wisconsin Street on The Strand, in addition to a pay lot off Pacific St at Mission Ave & Myers St., and metered parking along Pacific St.
Directions
Take Interstate 5 to Oceanside: Exit at Mission and head west to Pacific Street. Turn left and travel 1/2 mile to Tyson Street & Tyson Park.
For Wisconsin Street: Head west from I-5′s Oceanside Boulevard exit. Turn right at Pacific to reach Wisconsin.
