Photo of Sandown Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Sandown Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Sandown Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Sandown Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Sandown Beach and the settlement

Photo of Sandown Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

7.5

Good

Sandown Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Sandown Beach?

The bar is located right on the Sandown Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Sandown Cliffs Cookhouse & Pub is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Sandown Beach?

There are 696 places to stay in the Sandown Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Sandown Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=736598&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Denewood</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=391372&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Bayshore Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1133178&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Chester Lodge</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5289181&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Ocean Blue</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1109146&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Parterre Holiday Apartments</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8595423&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Belle Vue</a></li></ul>

Sandown, United Kingdom

#216 out of 570 in England

7.5

Good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Snorkeling Good for Sup surfing

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Located within the settlement

Sandown • 0.1 km

Map of beach

Cafe Fins Beach Cafe

9.6 - Exceptional 50m

Restaurant Sandown Cliffs Cookhouse & Pub

8.2 - Very good 70m

Restaurant The Reef

8.8 - Excellent 80m

Chinese Restaurant Royal China

8 - Very good 100m

Restaurant The Happy Haddock

8.2 - Very good 110m

Bar Caulkheads

8.6 - Excellent 280m

Cafe Blueberrys

9.6 - Exceptional 950m

Fast Food Restaurant KFC Isle of Wight - Lake

7.4 - Good 1.1km

Bar Merrie Gardens Farm

7.8 - Very good 1.1km

Park Lake Cliff Gardens

570m

Park Los Altos Public Park

580m

Park Bembridge Down

1.4km

Park Alverstone Mead

2km

Park Shanklin Chine

2.4km

Park Brading Down Local Nature Reserve

2.4km

Park Isle of Wight Coast Path

3.6km

Hiking Area Shanklin Down trig point ( viewpoint)

4km

Zoo Amazon World Zoo

4.2km

Playground Bembridge play ground and recreation ground

5km

Playground Kerry Fields Play Area

5.9km

Playground Ventnor, North St, Play Park

6.2km

Playground Playground

6.5km

Playground Ventnor Park, Playground

7.2km

Playground Puckpool play ground

7.5km

Playground Simeon Street Recreation Ground Play Area

7.7km

Playground Ryde Beach Sand Playground

8.1km

Supermarket Sainsbury's Local

120m

Convenience Store Premier

470m

Supermarket Tesco Express

480m

Grocery Store ALDI

1.1km

Supermarket Morrisons

1.3km

Convenience Store Nisa Local

1.5km

Supermarket Lidl

1.9km

Discount Store Poundland

2.1km

Convenience Store Premier

4.9km

Museum Dinosaur Isle

140m

Tourist Attraction Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, Isle of Wight

480m

Tourist Attraction Pirates Cove & Jurassic Bay Adventure Golf

9 - Excellent 1.7km

Museum Brading Roman Villa

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Shanklin Seafront

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Shanklin Beach

9 - Excellent 1.8km

Tourist Attraction National Trust - Bembridge Fort and Downs

8.6 - Excellent 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Rylstone Gardens

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Brading Marsh

9.2 - Excellent 2.7km

Stadium Smallbrook Stadium

6km

Bowling Alley Ryde Superbowl & LaserQuest

8.2 - Very good 8.3km

Historical Landmark Appuldurcombe House

5.9km

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About

Sandown Beach is located on the and it is in the 3th place out of 27 beaches in the Isle of Wight region The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, seniors etc. It is very crowded place during the season.

Sandown Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, snorkeling, sup-surfing. There are also some surf spots.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Yaverland Beach, which has a rating of 7.9.

Sandown Beach is located in Isle of Wight within Sandown, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Isle of Wight, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+21 ^o C +13 ^o C

Air temperature

9.1 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

1.3 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Sandown • 0.1 km

Map of beach

Cafe Fins Beach Cafe

9.6 - Exceptional 50m

Restaurant Sandown Cliffs Cookhouse & Pub

8.2 - Very good 70m

Restaurant The Reef

8.8 - Excellent 80m

Chinese Restaurant Royal China

8 - Very good 100m

Restaurant The Happy Haddock

8.2 - Very good 110m

Bar Caulkheads

8.6 - Excellent 280m

Cafe Blueberrys

9.6 - Exceptional 950m

Fast Food Restaurant KFC Isle of Wight - Lake

7.4 - Good 1.1km

Bar Merrie Gardens Farm

7.8 - Very good 1.1km

Park Lake Cliff Gardens

570m

Park Los Altos Public Park

580m

Park Bembridge Down

1.4km

Park Alverstone Mead

2km

Park Shanklin Chine

2.4km

Park Brading Down Local Nature Reserve

2.4km

Park Isle of Wight Coast Path

3.6km

Hiking Area Shanklin Down trig point ( viewpoint)

4km

Zoo Amazon World Zoo

4.2km

Playground Bembridge play ground and recreation ground

5km

Playground Kerry Fields Play Area

5.9km

Playground Ventnor, North St, Play Park

6.2km

Playground Playground

6.5km

Playground Ventnor Park, Playground

7.2km

Playground Puckpool play ground

7.5km

Playground Simeon Street Recreation Ground Play Area

7.7km

Playground Ryde Beach Sand Playground

8.1km

Supermarket Sainsbury's Local

120m

Convenience Store Premier

470m

Supermarket Tesco Express

480m

Grocery Store ALDI

1.1km

Supermarket Morrisons

1.3km

Convenience Store Nisa Local

1.5km

Supermarket Lidl

1.9km

Discount Store Poundland

2.1km

Convenience Store Premier

4.9km

Museum Dinosaur Isle

140m

Tourist Attraction Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, Isle of Wight

480m

Tourist Attraction Pirates Cove & Jurassic Bay Adventure Golf

9 - Excellent 1.7km

Museum Brading Roman Villa

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Shanklin Seafront

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Shanklin Beach

9 - Excellent 1.8km

Tourist Attraction National Trust - Bembridge Fort and Downs

8.6 - Excellent 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Rylstone Gardens

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Brading Marsh

9.2 - Excellent 2.7km

Stadium Smallbrook Stadium

6km

Bowling Alley Ryde Superbowl & LaserQuest

8.2 - Very good 8.3km

Historical Landmark Appuldurcombe House

5.9km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

130m from the beach

7.3 Good

Bayshore Hotel

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Sandown • 220m from center

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230m from the beach

10 Exceptional

Belle Vue

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Sandown • 360m from center

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270m from the beach

6.4 Pleasant

The Wight Bay Hotel

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Sandown • 350m from center

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330m from the beach

5.9 Pleasant

Altavia Hotel

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Sandown • 440m from center

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360m from the beach

Sandy Shores

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Sandown • 480m from center

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360m from the beach

7.5 Very good

Chester Lodge

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Sandown • 470m from center

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560m from the beach

9.4 Excellent

The Denewood

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Sandown • 450m from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

What to do in Sandown Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the Sandown Beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Sandown Beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

When it comes to what to do in Sandown Beach, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.

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Nearest Beaches

1.8km 24 min walk

Yaverland Beach Yaverland Beach

7.9 Very good

1.8km 24 min walk

Yaverland Beach Yaverland Beach

7.4 Good

2.2km

Small Hope Beach Small Hope Beach

7.2 Good

Popular beach 2.6km

Shanklin (Clock Tower) Beach Shanklin (Clock Tower) Beach

7.2 Good

3.2km

Shanklin Beach,Luccombe End Shanklin Beach,Luccombe End

7.2 Good

6.2km

Monks Bay Monks Bay

7 Good

6.6km

St. Helens Duver Beach St. Helens Duver Beach

7.1 Good

Popular beach 6.9km

Bembridge Beach Bembridge Beach

6.8 Good

Localities

Nearest

Sandown • 180m

Transport

Airport

Isle of Wight/Sandown Airport • 1.8km

Bus Station

High Street • 460m

Train Station

Sandown • 770m

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.5 Good

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Average Reviews rating

7.5 Good

Daniel Stefan Zeeb

10 Exceptional

The beach was absolutely delightful, offering a picturesque view from sunrise to sunset. I had the pleasure of visiting this charming location recently and was blessed with three days of sunny, stunning weather. The town itself was quaint and the locals were incredibly welcoming, even to our furry friends. It was the ideal destination for a quick weekend escape.

July 2023

Payne Steven

8 Very good

The beach is a beautiful spot, although there are some stones and seaweed present. It's a bit more peaceful than Shanklin beach, which is nice. The pier is a great place for children, and the staff are incredibly friendly. While the restaurant inside the pier serves good food, I wouldn't return for more. It's worth noting that the toilets cost 20p to use, but unfortunately, they're not very clean. Additionally, since there are no showers on the beach, the toilets tend to be filled with sand. It's a shame I don't have a photo of them.

July 2023

Salehlerin Bagchasi

10 Exceptional

The beach is absolutely stunning with its pristine sandy shores. The cleanliness of the beach is commendable. I visited during a heat wave and it was a delightful experience to dip my feet in the cool sea water. The beach was bustling with activity, with people indulging in paddle boarding, paddle boating, volleyball, and others simply lounging and soaking up the sun. I highly recommend this beach to anyone looking for a fun-filled day out. The shops nearby offer reasonably priced items, unlike the overpriced and overrated Brighton beach.

July 2023

Toraty Anil

6 Pleasant

I only had a short visit to the beach on a chilly evening, but it was still enjoyable. The ocean was refreshing, albeit a bit frigid, and I even managed to take a quick dip. The pier has a charming vintage feel and offers plenty of picturesque spots for photos. Additionally, the beach features some stunning memorial plaques. While it could use some sprucing up, particularly in terms of maintenance, I imagine it would be a lovely spot to visit on a warm summer day.

July 2023

Barut Z.

10 Exceptional

I had an amazing time at the beach! It was like a trip down memory lane to my childhood. The pier was especially impressive and had a wide variety of machines and arcade games that kept me entertained for hours. Some of the machines even dated back to the 90s, which was a fun blast from the past. The beach was beautiful and the sand was soft. I highly recommend visiting this place if you're on the island.

July 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Sandown Beach?

The coastline of Sandown Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Sandown Beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Sandown Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Sandown Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Snorkeling
Sup surfing (Sup touring)
Surfing

Is the Sandown Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Sandown Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Sandown Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Sandown Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Sandown Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Sandown Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach.

What are the key audiences of Sandown Beach?

Sandown Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Senior people

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Sandown Beach?

The bar is located right on the Sandown Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Sandown Cliffs Cookhouse & Pub is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Sandown Beach?

There are 696 places to stay in the Sandown Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Sandown Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Sandown Beach from parking?

The Sandown Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Sandown Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Sandown Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, Isle of Wight located in 1.5 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Sandown Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Sandown Beach is July. Its average value reaches 21°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 17°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 10°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Sandown Beach (Isle of Wight) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.