White Point has a fascinating history. The beach, which was once an abalone fishing area, is now a popular tourist destination. JapaneseIn the 1920s and 1930s, there was a Japanese-American enclave. White Point Hot Springs, a resort in the 1920s and 1930s, had a casino, a restaurant, a bathhouse and a ballroom. It was mostly a Japanese-American community. San Francisco. Here, tidepools are a must-see, with starfish, sea urchins and mussels, as well as hermit crabs and turban snails. Divers enjoy the kelp forest off the coast. It is home to garibaldi fish, morays, nudibranchs (nudibranchs are tiny worms), painted greenlings fish, scallops sea cucumbers and Californian sheephead fish. The White Point Nature Preserve is located above the beach, with winding trails that overlook the ocean.
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