Family Beaches in Devon - South Coast
Things to Do: Beaches
Preston Sands Beach, Paignton, Devon (South Coast)
Popular family beach, long promenade, colourful beach huts and rock pools
Preston is a red sandy beach adjacent to Paignton Sands. A popular family beach with a long promenade and neighbouring colourful beach huts next to Preston Green, which runs along the back of the beach. To the left of the beach is a rock pool area.
Maidencombe Beach, Torquay, Devon (South Coast)
A delightful little cove surrounded by red sandstone cliffs
The sand and shingle beach is within easy reach of Torquay and offers safe swimming with care. There are good coastal walks from the beach and some excellent panoramic views along the coast.
Meadfoot Beach, Torquay, Devon (South Coast)
A shingle beach nestled below an array of spectacular cliffs
Perfect for families who enjoy a quieter day at the beach. Swimming is safe with care and pedalos and floats are available for hire. There’s also a park area and a cliff path for those wanting a break from the beach.
The beach is an idyllic spot and is safe for swimming with care. It is quieter than other beaches in Torquay due to a steep climb that makes it difficult for prams and disabled access.
Thurlestone - North, Kingsbridge, Devon (South Coast)
A National Trust owned beach in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
This beach is owned by the National Trust and is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The beach comprises coarse sand with rocky outcrops and has plenty of rockpools to explore at low tide.
