Scarborough Beach

Lovely spot for a walk along the beach. Easy walking with lots of points with stairs or ramps to cross the sea wall. There is a short cave on the beach which you can walk in at least some of the time. The sea looked rough and cold in April.

Lovely long stretch of walk path beside the water. Many people also swim and surf there. They have a water playground for kids near the clocktower.nnThe place has lots of parking but it still gets full at times. Moreover, it is a good spot for picnic, swimming and enjoying the beautiful nature of Christchurch.nnTry to climb up the road at the end of the beach and search for the flower path track to have a gorgeous view of the water and mountains.

Nice folk there. The hash browns decadent but a real treat. Great place for a break on our bike ride.

Brilliant facility that is well patronised and set in an idyllic location along the beach foreshore. A popular playground for the little ones and a sealed walkway to ensure your walk/run is safe and supported.

One of our favourite beach spots. We love to come here in summer for a swim and in winter to watch the sunsets. There's always a happy dog to watch no matter what time of day or night we've been there.nThe beach changes so much over a day, and from day to day and season to season, so it's always got something to offer. Some days it's a gentle bay with lapping water and no waves, and others it's a raging surf beach with huge breakers. The low tide leaves a long sandy beach for building sandcastles, while at high tide you can sit on the stone steps and hang your feet in the water.nExcellent accessibility to all but the sand and water itself for disabled people getting to the water means navigating both a set of steps and the sand. It's ok if you're mobile enough to use the steps and handrail, but not so much for 'wheelies'.nThere are plenty of toilets in the park, and a couple of cold outdoor showers for rinsing off the sand after a swim. The kiddy pool, park, and playground make it an ideal place to bring a family, even if the sea is too much for the little ones.nThere are a couple of free public bbqs, but these get so much use on nice days that I've never had a chance to try them. We usually end up buying fish and chips and eating those on the beach instead, or going to Scarborough Fare restaurant.

Directions to Scarborough Beach with public transportation

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