COLDINGHAM BAY
Situated close to the small village of Coldingham this is a gorgeous sandy cove with rocky headlands either side, great for sand castles and rock-pooling! Surf board hire and lessons available through St Vedas surf shop.
EYEMOUTH
Lovely sandy beach in Eymouth next to the working fishing harbour. Great place to spot seals and you can even feed them of the harbour wall. Two superb fish and chip shops. Eyemouth Rib Charters offer speed boat trips around the St Abbs Marine Reserve, a great way to see dolphins, seals and a huge array of sea birds.
NORTH BERWICK
Up-market seaside town with a long sandy beach along its front and a large sea-water swimming pool at the end closest to the town centre. Large sea-bird centre. Several superb links golf courses next to the town and nearby. Good high street for shopping. Visit the lobster shack on the harbour wall for lobster and chips for lunch. Beach wheelchairs available from behind the sea-bird centre. Boat trips out to the Bass Rock are very interesting.
SEACLIFF
A.k.a. the Secret Beach! A short drive east along the the coast from North Berwick the access to this wonderful beach is privately owned. You have to drive along a rough track and then pay £4 at a coin operated barrier to get to it but it is definitely worth it! There is parking right next to the beach. It is a long sandy beach with rocky headlands at either end and the most spectacular views of the Bass Rock (described by David Attenborough as the 8th wonder of the world).
ST ABBS
Small fishing harbour in a dramatic setting beneath high rocky cliffs home to a huge array of sea birds. World famous place for scuba diving in the St Abbs Marine Reserve. Good place for cliff top walks and there’s a good café for lunch next to the harbour.
BELHAVEN BEACH
A huge sandy beach just west of Dunbar. Surf board and paddle board hire and lessons available from Coast to Coast surf school. Tel 07971 990361.