Step 5.5: Outdoor showers and rinse stations (a Solana Beach favorite)

If you surf, beach-walk, or host friends with kids, an outdoor shower or rinse station can be a game-changer. The key is to design it like a “real” feature—not a temporary hose.

Ideas that work well:

• a simple wall-mounted shower with a hand sprayer

• a small bench or shelf for towels and products

• a drain strategy that keeps water away from foundations

• privacy screening (wood slats, landscaping, or partial walls)

• hooks for wetsuits and towels

Outdoor showers can be designed to feel upscale and minimal while still being practical. If you want the shower to stay clean-looking, choose easy-rinse surfaces and avoid too many ledges that collect sand.