Whitley Bay Beach — Attraction in North Tyneside

Whitley Bay Beach – A perfect blend of beauty, fun, and relaxation!

I recently visited Whitley Bay Beach and was absolutely impressed! This beach is a hidden gem on the northeast coast — clean, spacious, and full of charm. The golden sands stretch for miles and are perfect for long walks, building sandcastles, or just relaxing with the sound of the waves. The views, especially around sunset, are truly breathtaking.

What makes this place stand out is how well it’s maintained. The promenade is wide, modern, and lined with benches, ideal for a peaceful stroll or a break with a view. I noticed it was also quite accessible for wheelchairs and prams in most parts, which is a big plus.

Facilities are well thought out. There are clean public toilets, ample bins, and several small kiosks for snacks, coffee, or ice cream. During peak times, you’ll also find pop-up vendors and family-friendly amusements.

Right nearby is the beautifully restored Spanish City, a historic landmark with cafés, restaurants, and arcades — perfect if you want a break from the beach. We dined at an Italian restaurant nearby (highly recommend Trenchers inside Spanish City), and it was fantastic!

For families, there’s a large children’s play area and a safe, open space for games. If you’re into surfing or paddleboarding, the beach has designated areas and you’ll often see surfers enjoying the waves.

Parking can get a little tricky during sunny weekends, so I’d recommend arriving early. However, there are multiple paid parking spots available close to the promenade.

🎯 Highlights: • Immaculately clean sand and water • Gorgeous promenade and sea views • Family-friendly play areas • Nearby Spanish City for food, fun, and drinks • Dog-friendly (except peak season restrictions) • Great for sunrise/sunset walks

Whether you’re local or visiting the area, Whitley Bay Beach is absolutely worth your time. Peaceful during quieter days and full of life when the sun’s out – a true all-season destination. Highly recommended!

📸 Don’t forget your camera — it’s one of the most photogenic spots in...

Update July 2020. We had a great mini staycation here. We walked the length of the beach from the premier inn to St Mary’s Lighthouse. Sometimes on the promenade for the children to scooter, sometimes on the beach (which included looking for sea glass) and almost to St Mary’s Island. However the causeway was shut due to coronavirus.

Update May 2020. We had a trip to Whitley Bay today and had a fabulous time. The beach was clean, the sun and views were glorious.

We enjoyed gelato from Di Meos and a picnic on the beach. The stretch of Sand from Spanish city to St Mary’s lighthouse is really fabulous.

The tide was going out while we were there so the children had more and more areas and rocks to explore.

My only reason for not giving five stars today is there are no public toilets open. Spanish city and Rendezvous Cafe were both shut. Come on North Tyneside council. If South Tyneside can safely staff the toilets at Sandhaven to enforce social distancing you can do...

Lovely clean beach...long beach at low tide with interesting rock pools long the way on the mile or so walk to St Mary's Island and Lighthouse- accessible at low tide with a walk way on the island to visit St Mary's lighthouse. In the middle ages Monks used to light fires on that spot to warn shipping of the rocks. Nowadays you are more likely to see seals on the rocks than shipwrecked sailors. A newly refurbished promenade along the seafront makes it easier for folks to walk along the coast without getting sand in their feet. Best seen in all its glory at sunrise or sunset. Five stars...