East Cliff Beach is a beach in Dorset, England.

Located between Bournemouth and Boscombe Piers, East Cliff beach is a paradise for all who wish to experience luxury by the sea! This sandy beach is one of the well-maintained and cleanest along the Dorset coast that is known for its mild climate. It is approximately 1.5 miles long, with a gentle slope of fine pale sand into the sea. A promenade and many hotels on the Bournemouth East Cliff stands just behind the beach, and offers excellent facilities – ranging from beach huts rental from Bournemouth Council to deck chairs for hire. Come summer, this beach can get quite crowded, and is easy to access with the road running parallel to the beach, and two car parks – one in Bath Road South and the other in Bath Road North. A lift is also available in the summer for visitors to move up and down the cliffs. Busses are available to take you from the Bournemouth railway station to the beach too! The town of Bournemouth also offers a plethora of other activities – particularly in late August/early September, with the Air Festival entailing four days of spectacular flying shows and entertainment.

Are there lifeguards on East Cliff Beach?

East Cliff Beach is a lifeguarded beach.

Beach lifeguards in Dorset are provided by the RNLI and details can be subject to change.

For the most up-to-date information on lifeguards at East Cliff Beach including lifeguard patrol dates and times, please refer to the RNLI website.

Are dogs allowed on East Cliff Beach?

So – is East Cliff Beach, Dorset dog friendly?

There are certain times of the year when dogs are allowed on East Cliff Beach.

During Easter to the end of summer, restrictions might be in place for this beach.

Is there parking at East Cliff Beach?

There is parking availabile at East Cliff Beach.

There are car parking facilities available locally at this location.

East Cliff Beach Location

The nearest postcode location for East Cliff Beach is: BH1 3DN
The OS Grid Reference for East Cliff Beach is: SZ 0962 9087
The nearest town to East Cliff Beach is: Bournemouth

East Cliff Beach Map

Here is a map of the nearest postcode location: [pw_map address=”BH1 3DN” key=”AIzaSyA3rR60XBp9yDRlF54_kqsPLOAk3w7K51U”]

East Cliff Beach – Additional Information

☑️ Great for Surfing
☑️ Toilets

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