Temescal Beach

The Beach is located on the northeastern shore of Lake Temescal, close to the intersection of Dam Trail and East Shore Trail. Lake Temescal has the honor of being one of the first three parks opened by the East Bay Regional Park District in 1936. Since then, people have been enjoying the beach for swimming and fishing. The beautiful stone beach house was built when Temescal Regional Recreation Area (initially Lake Temescal Regional Park) opened to the public in 1936. The handsome stone building was constructed in 1940 by Works Progress Administration (WPA) crews. The beach house is now a public venue.