Francis Beach, called Kelly Beach by some, is located on Kelly St. This popular beach has a large parking lot, $10 for the day. It has restrooms, picnic tables, bar-b-q grills and the access to the beach is easy. There is also a campus ground for RV's and tents. See map below for directions.
If parking is full, drop off family and friends at the end of Kelly St. Then park your car on a neighboring street.