Are there entrance fees for the Port City Beach in Colombo?
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Entrance to the Port City Beach area is currently free for pedestrians. There are several food trucks and a couple of permanent cafes offering everything from local short eats to burgers. The best time to visit is around 5:30 PM to enjoy the breeze and the sunset. Please note that swimming is only allowed in designated zones monitored by lifeguards.
Parking can be a bit of a walk from the beach entrance, so if you are taking a PickMe or Uber, ask them to drop you at the main public gallery gate for shorter walking distance.
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