Handkerchief Way Beach is a private mid-sized beach area. Beach bracelets are required for adults and anyone over the age of 10. Access to the beach varies, depending on the area entered; most access points require walking down a steep sand grade; there is one access point with a small walkway. Once at water level, the beach sand has trace amounts of seaweed, pebbles, and shells. Stone jetties separate the beach into sections; the jetties can cause the water to be choppy. Waves are small to mid-sized depending on the weather.