Explore five scenic sandy beaches with rock pooling, swimming, and coastal views perfect for families of all ages.

Bembridge Beach encompasses five distinct coastal areas along the eastern Isle of Wight shoreline, each offering unique features for families. St Helens Duver provides an easily accessible beach with excellent bay views and full amenities including a pay-and-display car park, toilets, and a café. Bembridge Point features flat sandy beach at low tide and maintains some beach access even at high tide, with nearby facilities and a café. Under Tyne and Forelands beaches showcase exposed rocky ledges at low tide, creating excellent opportunities for rock pooling—a highlight for curious children exploring coastal wildlife. Whitecliff Bay offers stunning views of the imposing Culver Cliff, with a summer café on site. The beaches are tidal in nature, with large beach expanses revealed as the tide recedes, making them ideal for various activities throughout the day. These beaches suit families with children of all ages, from toddlers enjoying sandy shores to older children exploring rock pools and swimming. Dog-friendly status and multiple access points via footpaths make them accessible for various family preferences. Parents should note tidal conditions and heed safety warnings about strong currents near the harbour entrance and Culver Cliff.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

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Anna Enright

a year ago

Walking beach with interesting erosion of low cliffs and loads of wood washed up on the beach, and some huge trees. Beach was a little smelly between Brembridge and the golf club. Dog walking allowed. There is a small RNLI shop. And there were 2 members of RNLI selling membership by the loos. There was a nice sandwich van. Views of Solent and lifeboat launch

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Meeta channel

2 years ago

Lovely beach. V clean. Went rock pooling. Clean changing facilities. Ample parking nearby.

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graham tolfree cross

3 years ago

Lovely beach. Miles of walks for dogs off lead. Better when tide is out then it’s a lot easier and quicker to walk.

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Olly Percival

8 years ago

Such a beautiful area. When looking at the pier, head left along the shore until you reach a little town. It's a great walk that you can just about make even when it's near high-tide (just, it gets a little hairy). On a nice day it feels like being abroad!

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Ben Espley

8 years ago

Lovely Beach, spent all of last Summer on it. The beach is clean, spacious, and quiet. The water is calm so it is ideal for paddle sports, and you get a great view of the lifeboat station, and the mainland.

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026