Beaches in the East

Bembridge Beach has a variety of pebble, rock and sandy sections, overlooking the Solent. Perfect for family excursions, children will love to go crabbing, cockling and explore the natural surroundings. If you’re looking for a relaxing day, Bembridge is usually quieter than the main resorts. Also home to one of the Island’s RNLI stations, you are likely to see the lifeboat launching as it makes regular rescues and takes part in training exercises.

Sandown Beach is the quintessential British seaside town. With its gently sloping, sandy beaches which are lined with deckchairs, fun activities and a variety of places to eat it’s quite literally a picture, postcard perfect place. This beach is particularly popular with families thanks to the variety of things to do on and around the beach for both children and adults. With what feels like miles and miles of soft sand, the beach stretches the length from Shanklin through to Yaverland, and the further to Yaverland you go you may just be lucky enough to get a section of the...

When sitting on Seagrove beach you could soon forget that you’re on the Isle of Wight and not an Island in the tropics. Located between the affluent villages of Seaview and St Helens, it enjoys spectacular views over the Solent. When the tide goes out the sands become golden and vast and this makes it a popular destination for various water sports as well as a great place to throw a frisbee with the family. The waters are beautifully clear and calm which are safe for swimming. Children will also love exploring the nearby rocks which form natural rock pools....

Shanklin Beach forms part of Sandown Bay. With its famous golden sands and safe bathing areas, it is the ideal family beach day destination. The water is clear and the sandy beaches gently slope towards the sea. Like Sandown Beach, there are places to rent sun loungers and deck chairs as well as facilities for refreshments. Families will love playing games of crazy golf and clearing out their coppers in the amusement arcade. Cafés, restaurants and pubs line the Esplanade, and the southeast side of the Island is recorded to receive the highest levels of sunshine throughout the year. Shanklin...

Springvale beach is a shingle/sand mix and is gently sloping towards clear seas which means it does not get too deep at either end of the tides. The beach is located between Ryde and the village of Seaview and is a bit of a hidden gem. More of a local spot (if you know, you know kind of beach) it means that it is never as crowded as beaches such as Shanklin and Compton. Springvale beach is easily accessible by foot or car and public transport is available nearby. There is parking at the end of the beach, which is...

St Helens Beach, also known as The Duver, enjoys lovely views across the Solent and there is something to keep the whole family occupied at this pretty beach. From calm waters to paddle boards and kayaks to rock pools which you can explore when the tide goes out. The sandy beach is owned and maintained by the National Trust and there’s an abundance of wildlife in the area and the view of Bembridge Harbour is stunning. During the summer season, St Helens beach is litter-picked on a daily basis keeping it looking pristine. There is a café by the beach...

Just a mile from Sandown, Yaverland Beach, like the rest of Sandown Bay, has gently sloping sandy beaches and safe bathing. It is generally the quieter end of this popular destination for both locals and holidaymakers. The area is great for families, walkers, water sport enthusiasts and dog walkers alike. Culver cliff shelters the beach but beware of cliff falls and do not sit directly under the cliffs.