Shaldon Beach

There are plenty of nearby restaurants and cafes, including The Clipper Café, the Coffee Rush Café, and Ode True Food Shaldon, which serves locally sourced seafood.

If you are planning to stay overnight, there are several hotels and B&Bs in Shaldon and nearby Teignmouth, including The Ness, The Cliffden Hotel, and The Lynton House Hotel.

Amenities available at the beach include public toilets, seasonal lifeguards, and a first aid point. Dogs are allowed on the beach but restrictions apply during the summer months.

The beach offers various activities including swimming, sunbathing, boating, and fishing. It is a perfect spot for families with children as it has a gentle slope and the water is shallow. There are also rock pools for children to explore.

There is limited parking at Shaldon Beach, with a small parking lot available for visitors. It is recommended to arrive early to secure a parking spot. The parking lot is paid.

Fun fact about Shaldon Beach, it is known for its smugglers' tunnel which runs underneath the cliffs from Ness Cove to Shaldon Beach.

Visitors to Shaldon Beach can enjoy a range of attractions and activities, including exploring the village of Shaldon with its traditional architecture and charming streets. There is also the Shaldon Wildlife Trust and the Shaldon Botanical Gardens, both of which offer a fun day out for visitors.