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Scarborough South Bay

South Bay has a large sandy bay with excellent facilities, child friendly amenities and is very popular with families.

During the main season the RNLI patrol the beach with trained lifeguards.

A view of Scarborough South Bay

Type of beach

Sandy

Lifeguard service

Yes

Dogs friendly

Dog ban in force

Activities

  • Amusement arcade
  • Swimming/bathing
  • Surfing

Facilities

  • Cafe/restaurant
  • Toilets
  • Disabled facilities
  • First aid point
  • Lost child centre
  • Shop
  • Pub nearby
  • Deck chair hire
  • Slipway

Venue

Foreshore Road
Scarborough
YO11 1NU
United Kingdom
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