 The city has two popular beaches, South Beach Park and McCarty's Cove.McCarty's Cove, flanked by the red U.S. Coast Guard Station lighthouse on its south shore, serves as a reprieve from hot summer days, where city and county residents alike take advantage of the cool, but tolerable, water temperatures and the cooling effects of the lake-generated sea breeze.Both beaches have picnic areas, grills, children's playgrounds and lifeguard stands.