Sandbanks Beach

Absolutely lovely soft sandy beach! Not dog friendly on the main beach, walk west till the green dog friendly end… well worth it!

One of the most enchanting aspects of Sandbanks, UK, is the incredible sunrises and sunsets that paint the sky with breathtaking colors. Witnessing the morning sun rise over the serene horizon, casting a golden glow over the tranquil waters, is truly a magical experience. It's as if the world awakens with a burst of warmth and beauty.As evening approaches, the sunsets at Sandbanks are equally spectacular. The sky transforms into a canvas of vibrant hues, with shades of orange, pink, and purple, creating a mesmerizing backdrop for the fading day. The sight of the sun sinking into the sea, casting a shimmering reflection on the water, is a moment of pure tranquility and wonder. These remarkable sunrises and sunsets add an extra layer of allure to the already captivating charm of Sandbanks, making it an unforgettable destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers alike.

A beautiful beach away from the hustle and bustle of the main towns. On one side you have a long sandy beach and on the other you have the mariner.The beach is dog friendly and the car park has a dog washing station! Parking is plentiful but on major holidays I expect it will be busy, plan ahead for entertainment and food as there are only a handful of stores nearby.I recommend this for a nice day out!

Very beautiful and fantastic beach with all attractions. But parking facelity is very poor, and very hard to get parking even on weekdays.

As long as you can get there, it is very long seashore, all sand and nice, I love it! There are many toilets on the way, but I should say there were not many shops even small cafes after you left the beginning of Sandbanks beach. So I recommend to bring something to eat or drink if you are planning to go far from the ferry port area.There is a tesco in the middle if you walk away from the beach, not sure how far that is but not quite convenient if you are near the sea and covered by the sand.

Fantastic beach with regular ferries to Bournemouth. Restaurant close by on the main road but haven't used it.Only issue is the toilets are disgusting! Don't go in bare footed or in flip-flops.Small carpark close to main entrance but you can park on the main road for as long as you want.

Lovely clean beach. Good facilities: toilets, outdoor shower for washing feet, deck chairs for hire.The cafe was busy and sold hot and cold drinks, ice cream and limited food, disappointed that there’s was no gluten free offer. But there was vegan.There were life guards on duty and doing a great job of looking after any swimmers. There were quite a few in the water when we went.The dog friendly beach was next to the public beach.

A quick visit at the end of the day. Beach and sea very clean but water temperature was a bit cool .Parking was no problem and there were a number of kiosk's selling snacks and ice creams.We always enjoy visiting sandbanks and it's good to see it hasn't changed.

What a truly beautiful sandy beach. Clean. Clear, shallow water, warm enough to swim. Great for kids. Lots of shells to collect. We loved it! We sat right next to sea. Great toilets, cafe/bar/drinks and snacks. Parking £14 for 4 hours, can extend. About £20 for 6 hours. We were lucky as quite quiet, imagine parking could be nightmare on busy day!