East England : Scarborough South Bay

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Scarborough is one of Yorkshire's and the UK's most traditional Victorian era coastal resort towns and has an amazing, brash beach character. South Bay is one of two beaches in Scarborough and is the smaller although much louder of the two bays, crammed full of amusements, bars and restaurants for the full English beach experience. During the summer months it has an amazing nightlife and becomes a 24-hour party scene. The beach is of fine golden sand and weeps south from the headland in the centre of Scarborough.

The surfing peaks are on shifting sand banks and work through the range of the tide, at their best in south westerly winds. South Bay tends to continue working when it is blown out in North Bay and the swell is suitable for all levels of surfers. The beach is incredibly well served with the main seafront being just metres behind the beach and catering for any possible requirement. Parking immediately next to the beach is limited but there are many central car parks.

Beyond the beach there is loads to do in town with Scarborough's significant history on display in several places, plus if you want to stay outdoors there is the whole of the North Yorkshire Moors to explore just up the A171. A fantastic all-round beach.

Details
Driving Access: Main road straight into the town (A165)
Car Park spaces: Where you can find it!
Price: Less than £5
Beach facilities: Are you kidding - it's got everything and more
Beach type: Sand
Break type: Beach
Pub: Take your pick
Sort of wave: Spilling
Peaks: Various beach breaks
Left/Right: Both
Offshore wind direction: Westerly to south westerly
Local highlights: Scarborough the resort
National Trust: No

Ratings
Ability: Novice - Legend
Kids: 3 - More than enough to keep them entertained
Other stuff: 3 - Everything you will need and more
Access: 3 - 10m walk down to the beach
Urban proximity: Close to the nightlife
Water quality: Good

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