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Scarborough South Bay
Scarborough South Bay beach is known more for its classic seaside feel with amusements, restaurants, fresh seafood and ice cream parlours.
About Scarborough South Bay
South Bay beach in Scarborough is known for its classic seaside feel with amusements, restaurants, fresh seafood, ice cream parlours, The South Bay is also home to Scarborough’s harbour which is filled with an assortment of recreational boats and fishing trawlers.
Here you’ll find the opportunity to take a voyage on The Hispaniola or ride across the bay on a speed boat. Overlooking the bay you’ll find the popular Scarborough Spa and famous Scarborough Castle, bothof which are great places to visit during your stay. You can also rent or hire one of the stunning rainbow chalets on the south side too by the day or week.
At this location: The beach is patrolled by an RNLI qualified lifeguard service during the summer season.
Dog restrictions apply to this beach between 1 May and 30 September
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Scarborough South Bay Beach?
Scarborough South Bay offers the traditional seaside experience with numerous amusements, fish & chip restaurants, ice cream parlours and deck chair hire. Boat trips can be taken nearby from Scarborough Harbour. The location of Scarborough’s South Bay Beach is a short walk from Scarborough’s Town Centre and sits below the iconic Scarborough Castle.
- Are dogs allowed on Scarborough South Bay Beach?
Dog restrictions apply to this beach between 1 May and 30 September.
- Where is parking for Scarborough South Bay Beach?
The closest car parks to Scarborough South Bay Beach is the South Bay Underground Car Park, Eastborough Car Park and Quay Street Car Park. Pay and display parking along Royal Albert Drive.
- Is there toilets at Scarborough South Bay Beach?
There is public toilets available on Vincent Pier and at St Nicholas Gardens. The toilets are both pay on entry. The St Nicholas Gardens has a changing places toilet is available.
- Can I walk from South Bay Beach to North Bay Beach?
You can walk between the South Bay and North Bay along Royal Albert Drive around the castle headland, where you can take in stunning views out to sea. The walk takes around 30 minutes and is a steady flat route.
Alternatively, there is an open top bus which runs between The Sands and The Spa. This service is available daily throughout Summer.
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