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McVay Rock State Recreation Site

McVay is a well-hidden park noted for surf fishing, clamming, whale watching, and plenty of space to walk on the beach. The large lawn area is great for blanket picnics. The park is elevated above the ocean. As you walk along the edge, you'll often have eye-to-eye encounters with the seabirds catching the updrafts from the beach. Vital stats: There is no fee to use this park. McKay Rock offers beach access, and opportunities for beachcombing, picnicking, fishing, clamming, swimming, marine mammal watchi