Gurnard Beach

Why you'll love it here

Gurnard beach is one of, if not, the best beach to catch the setting sun.

The esplanade is lined with quintessential beach huts harking back to seaside memories of your childhood. The beach though is predominantly pebbles so don’t expect golden soft sands.

There is a café, The Watersedge, and a pub, The Woodvale, within walking distance and public toilets are easily accessible from here.

Gurnard is a small, pretty village and is a particularly good location to watch liners and large ships entering Southampton Water. There is also a popular sailing club which regularly meets and races.

What's Nearby

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Medina Bookshop
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Sir Max Aitken Museum
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Lifecraft of Cowes
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Trinity Theatre
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Trinity Theatre
Northwood House & Park, Cowes
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Northwood House & Park
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Paper Pleasures
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The Duke of York
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Pier View
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Endeavour House
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Tiny Homes Holidays
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The Woodvale
Island Sailing Club building overlooking the Solent in Cowes, Isle of Wight
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Island Sailing Club
New Holmwood Hotel
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New Holmwood Hotel
The Union Inn, Cowes
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The Union Inn
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Corries Cabin
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The Portland Inn
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Rosalie’s of Cowes
The Coast Bar & Dining Room
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The Coast Bar & Dining Room
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New Holmwood Hotel
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Gurnard Press
Murrays Seafood Restaurant
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Murrays Seafood Restaurant
The Painters Arms, Cowes
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The Painters Arms
Dash in the Dark
Dash in the Dark
3 October 2026
Isle of Wight Literary Festival
Isle of Wight Literary Festival
8 - 11 October 2026
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Getting to Gurnard Beach