there is parking right where you turn in from Bayside Dr. i think there is a sign that states that you can park between 6-???. we usually get there early morning and don't have to worry about finding a spot.
regards to the sand, make sure that you have a wheelez type of wheels on your cart or have buddy with you. stinkymatt and i found out that we weren't as young as we thought.
have fun and give us a fishing report.