Anglin's Pier


This popular fishing pier has a 24-hour tackle shop, night fishing lights and rod rental for $18. The pier itself was built in 1963 after storms destroyed the original, which was constructed in 1942 and had cannons perched on its end in anticipation of attack during WWII.


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