Stone Bay

Brief description

This beach has beach huts from April to September. Access is via steps from Eastern Esplanade, or for vehicles access is down a steep slope which includes a hairpin bend.  The bay is surrounded by white chalk cliffs. Part of the bay is protected by a concrete sea wall/ promenade.  This is a quiet bay which makes the most of the sunshine in the earlier part of the day. At high tide the bay is completely covered by the sea.

NB There is a dog ban from 1 May until 30 September between the hours of 10:00 and 18:00.

Stone Bay is a Blue Flag bay 2019

Facilities

Parking

On-street parking on Eastern Esplanade. There are two large car parks close by at Albion Street (81 spaces) and Harbour parking (69 spaces). Parking rates on request.

Toilets

Toilets are open April to September.

NB: Viking Bay toilets are open all year round.

Food/Drink

Viking Bay is a short walk along the sea wall where there are a number of cafés and restaurants.