HOW TO GET THERE: A passenger ferry called The Jetty Boat takes you from Fisherman’s Wharf in downtown Port A. No reservations necessary. Private boats can also motor over. Ferry Departure Times for Summer: Starting at 6:30 a.m. and then almost every hour on the hour until 4 p.m. See schedule/ticket info. WHAT TO DO: From surf casting to dropping a line into the ship channel from the north jetty, the fishing’s a big draw for some. “My husband and son swear the fishing is better here,” Kate says. Others bring fishing nets and sand pails for shell hunting. “The shells are amazing,” Kate says. HOW LONG TO STAY: Some stay an hour or two, while others spend the day. But be warned: There are no bathroom facilities, and wildlife like coyotes and rattlesnakes do roam. WHERE TO EXPLORE: 21 miles of unspoiled beachfront. Privately owned, the island welcomes the public to explore the beaches below the high tide line—prime real estate for beachcombers, shell seekers, and fishers. WHEN YOU’RE DONE: The ferry returns you to civilization—and your comfortable vacation rental or beach home at Cinnamon Shore!
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