Changes

[[File:Beach_Overview.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Overview of the Beach.]]

[[File:Beach_Overview.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Overview of the Beach.]]

:''For the beaches of the Fern Islands, see [[Ginger Island]].''

:''For the beaches of the Fern Islands, see [[Ginger Island]].''

'''The Beach''' is located to the south of [[Pelican Town]]. It is a valuable area for [[Fishing]], as it is one of the only sources for all saltwater [[fish]]. In addition, many shells and forageable items can be found washed up on the beach (especially during [[#Summer Bonus Foraging|Summer 12-14]]).

'''The Beach''' is located to the south of [[Pelican Town]]. It is a valuable area for [[fishing]] as it is one of the only sources for all saltwater [[fish]]. In addition, many shells and forageable items can be found washed up on the beach, especially during [[#Summer Bonus Foraging|Summer 12-14]].

During the [[Summer]] the [[Luau]] and [[Dance of the Moonlight Jellies]] festivals are held on the beach. In [[Winter]], the [[Night Market]] is held on the pier from the 15th to the 17th.

In [[Summer]], the [[Luau]] and [[Dance of the Moonlight Jellies]] festivals are held on the beach. In [[Winter]], the [[Night Market]] is held on the pier from the 15th to the 17th.

==Features==

==Features==

===Tide Pools===

===Tide Pools===

[[File:Warp Totem Beach location.png|thumb|right|200px|Final location when warping to the beach.]]

[[File:Warp Totem Beach location.png|thumb|right|200px|Final location when warping to the beach.]]

The tide pools are found at the east end of the beach, and are the primary place to find [[Coral]] and [[Sea Urchin]]s.  At the start of the game, the wooden footbridge across the river is broken.  Until the bridge is repaired (requiring 300 pieces of [[Wood]]), or the [[Carpenter%27s_Shop#Town_Shortcuts|second community upgrade]] is purchased, the tide pools are inaccessible.

The tide pools are found at the east end of the beach, and are the primary place to find [[Coral]] and [[Sea Urchin]]s.  At the start of the game, the wooden footbridge across the river is broken.  Until the bridge is repaired (requiring 300 pieces of [[wood]]), or the [[Carpenter%27s_Shop#Town_Shortcuts|second community upgrade]] is purchased, the tide pools are inaccessible.

On [[Weather#Rain|rainy]] or [[Weather#Storm|stormy]] days, the [[Old Mariner]] stands at the north side of the beach past the tide pools.

On [[Weather#Rain|rainy]] or [[Weather#Storm|stormy]] days, the [[Old Mariner]] stands at the north side of the beach past the tide pools.

==Fishing==

==Fishing==

[[File:BeachDistances.png|thumb|right|400px|[[Fishing Zone]]s on the Beach]]

[[File:BeachDistances.png|thumb|right|400px|[[Fishing Zone]]s on the Beach]]

All water at the beach is considered to be saltwater, even the section of the river upstream of the bridge (where, in the real world, freshwater fish would be more likely).  Therefore, the same fish are available regardless of where on the beach the player is fishing (with the exception of the [[Crimsonfish]], one of the five [[Legendary Fish]], that is only available from the east end of the beach).

All water at the beach is considered to be saltwater, even the section of the river upstream of the bridge (where, in the real world, freshwater fish would be more likely).  Therefore, the same fish are available regardless of where on the beach the player is fishing (with the exceptions of the [[Crimsonfish]], one of the five [[Fish#Legendary Fish|Legendary Fish]], and the [[Son of Crimsonfish]], one of the five [[Fish#Legendary Fish II|Legendary Fish II]], that are only available from the east end of the beach).

Visually, the piers seem to provide better access to deep (dark blue) water.  However, in terms of fishing mechanics the piers are considered to be land.  Therefore, casts made from the end of the pier have no inherent advantage over casts made from the shore.  Similarly, the light blue (apparently shallow) water color to the east and west of the beach has no actual gameplay significance.

Visually, the piers seem to provide better access to deep (dark blue) water.  However, in terms of fishing mechanics the piers are considered to be land.  Therefore, casts made from the end of the pier have no inherent advantage over casts made from the shore.  Similarly, the light blue (apparently shallow) water color to the east and west of the beach has no actual gameplay significance.