Goodrington Sands is a beach located in the English Riviera near Paignton, Devon in the United Kingdom. It consists of North Beach and South Beach, with dogs permitted only on North Beach from May to September.
Goodrington Sands is a well-liked family-friendly beach that has received a Blue Flag award. It features soft golden-red sand and shallow water, making it an ideal spot for visitors to partake in a variety of water sports and activities, including Quaywest Waterpark.
Sun loungers, beach huts, and deck chairs are available for rent. The beach also has a restaurant, café, and is a popular location for rock-pooling at low tide. The Seashore Centre provides information on animals commonly found in the beach's rock pools.
Amenities on the beach include toilets, bars, and restaurants, with parking available. Goodrington Sands is an excellent choice for a day of fun at the beach with family and friends.
Goodrington Sands amenities include toilet.
You can enjoy a refreshing drink at one of the bars situated on the beach.
You can enjoy one of the restaurants at the beach while soaking up the sun.
Visitor reviews highlight that the beach is family and dog friendly, clean, and has a good measure of sand and rock pools. Visitors enjoy the beautiful views of the coastline and the availability of little shops for drinks and ice creams. The main complaint is about the overpriced and awful food at one of the coffee/burger places next to the waterpark on the seafront.
Visitors to Goodrington Sands often stay in the nearby town of Paignton, which offers a variety of accommodations ranging from charming bed and breakfasts to larger hotels. Many also choose to stay in the surrounding areas of the English Riviera, such as Torquay and Brixham, to explore the broader attractions while enjoying the beach.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
| Low / High | 10.6°C/17.5°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 16.3°C |
| Sea Temperature | 12.4 °C |
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| Wave Height | 1.1 m |
| Rain Chance | 3% |
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| Rainfall | 0.5 mm |
| Rain Duration | 4 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 05:49/20:33 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 8.6 hrs |
| UV Index | 4.7 |
| Cloud Cover | 86% |
| Speed | 20.5 km/h |
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| Gusts | 37.1 km/h |
| Direction | W |
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