Southbourne Beach

Southbourne Beach is a sandy and partially shingled beach situated in the town of Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, in the United Kingdom. The beach can be accessed via the Fisherman's Walk nature trail, which connects Fisherman's Avenue and Portman Crescent in Southbourne, and leads to Southbourne Grove. Southbourne Beach is a popular destination for families, and offers a variety of amenities including kiosks, pubs, baby changing facilities, lost children centers, and RNLI lifeguards during the season. During the summer, there are restrictions on cycling, skating, skateboarding, and e-scooters on the promenade, and dogs are only allowed in designated areas. Visitors can park in the small car park or on the cliff top for free, but it is recommended to arrive early. The beach has unisex wheelchair-accessible toilets with RADAR key access, and has been awarded the Blue Flag award multiple times. There are also amenities on the beach such as bars and restaurants. Visitors can use the Beach Check app to check the beach's occupancy, facilities, and byelaws. Southbourne Beach is a great place to spend a day with family or friends, enjoying the sun, sea, and sand.