East Beach offers level access to a wide sandy beach with ample parking in multiple lots on both sides of Cabrillo Pavilion, making it highly accessible for visitors.

The beach features the Cabrillo Beachway, a palm-lined multi-use path popular with cyclists and pedestrians, plus free beach wheelchairs (one manual, one motorized) available at Cabrillo Pavilion for those with mobility needs.

Amenities include picnic facilities, restrooms, lifeguard stations, and nearby restaurants, with convenient access via the California Coastal Trail system.