Made famous by a 70's Israeli movie with the same name, Metzizim Beach is a lovely stretch of beach with soft sand and calm water. The beach is close to Nordau Boulevard, Independence Park (Gan Ha'atzmaut), and Tel Aviv Port. It also can easily be accessed by public transport. Metzizim is very much family-oriented and full of happy kids building sandcastles and enjoying the beach playground. When the night falls, the tone is changing with a lighted area of sports facilities and volleyball nets. That, to delights of the sportive Tel Avivians who can cool off from the Mediterranean breeze while working out.