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jim1632
Mar 06, 2015Explorer
For a quiet experience that is still accessible to MB sights, try Huntington Beach SP, which is south of MB and away from the spring break opportunities. The Huntington couple consisted of the heir to a large fortune and his artist wife. The very interesting ruins of their spanish style home are in the SP, although their is a small extra charge for touring (highly recommend).
Across the highway is the Brookgreen Gardens, which displays artwork by the wife and others in a primarily outdoor setting. There are also tours by boat of the rice fields that were established prior to the Civil War and purchased by the Huntingtons to create the gardens.
I agree that MB SP can have rather small sites, especially around the entry area. This park has lots of sites though and some that are in the back portion are larger and more private. Lots of "breakers" may be there though. Closer to city, has a fishing pier, long beach walks but with noise from airport and AF base.
Across the highway is the Brookgreen Gardens, which displays artwork by the wife and others in a primarily outdoor setting. There are also tours by boat of the rice fields that were established prior to the Civil War and purchased by the Huntingtons to create the gardens.
I agree that MB SP can have rather small sites, especially around the entry area. This park has lots of sites though and some that are in the back portion are larger and more private. Lots of "breakers" may be there though. Closer to city, has a fishing pier, long beach walks but with noise from airport and AF base.
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