Beaches and coastal

Breathe in the fresh air, feel the sand (or pebbles) between your toes and explore the fantastic coastline that West Sussex has to offer. With 50 miles of stunning coastal landscape, there’s nowhere better for a day at the beach. Nestled with seaside towns, rural villages and historic cities, there are activities for all ages and tastes. Make family memories, eat ice cream, swim in the sea, go rock-pooling, sun bathe, try kite surfing or stand up paddle boarding (SUP). The list is endless but the stresses of home will be a distant memory.

Beaches and coastal attractions in West Sussex
Shoreham Rowing Club

Shoreham Rowing Club

Rowing conditions around Shoreham are suitable for beginners...
LAR watersports shop front

LAR Watersports

Surrounded by nature reserves and wildlife Pagham has some l...
A group of people trying out SUP yoga on a river in Sussex

Moxie Unleashed

Have fun, learn & improve as you 'find your moxie' on &a...
A group of divers on the boat after diving for oysters

Oyster Diving

The UK's premier PADI Scuba Diving and Travel Centre, Oyster...
Surfboards lined up on the grass at Sussex Surf School

Sussex Surf School

The Sussex Surf School specialise in paddle boarding, kayaki...
Owner of Learn to kitesurf next to his van waiting for a lesson in Sussex

Learn To Kitesurf

Offering the safest, most enjoyable and exciting services to...
The witterings sandy beach

West Wittering

After an exhausting day on your bike or climbing the Downs, ...
Bosham and Chichester Harbour

Bosham

The historical fishing village of Bosham is a popular area w...
Boat on pebbles at Worthing beach

Worthing

Start at the pier and head right looking at the sea for an e...
Watersports at Littlehampton Beach

East Beach Littlehampton

Over a mile of beach awaits you at Littlehampton's award-win...
Paddleboarder in the sea for 2XS

2XS

Shop, hire and learn – 2xs is the place to go for all your...
A flood of sail boats out on the ocean

Itchenor Sailing Club

The West Sussex coastline is simply stunning, with huge stre...
Kite surfing

The Kite, Surf and Sup Co.

Where better to learn to kitesurf than at a school establish...
Lewis Crathern kitesurfing on the water in Sussex

Lewis Crathern

With years of experience as a World Tour Competitor and comm...
Two girls sitting on Climping Beach

Climping Beach

Neighbouring Littlehampton and Bognor Regis, you can escape ...
Family walking on a beach

Seal Bay Resort

Seal Bay Resort is a 300 acre holiday resort park in Selsey,...

Beautiful landscapes

West Sussex has beaches of all shapes and sizes. Enjoy a day of water sports and sandcastle building at West Witterings or stroll along the promenade at Littlehampton’s award-winning East Beach – the home of Britain’s longest bench!

Try the natural haven of Climping for a remote, wild and unspoilt landscape. Our favourite hidden gem is the charming seaside village of Bosham. This historic fishing village is listed in the Doomsday Book.

Pebbled beach landscape with colourful houses in Worthing West Sussex
Dog on the beach in West Sussex

Local guides

Get inspiration for your next trip with the help of our local guides. Discover top attractions, fun things to do and exciting new experiences. There is something for everyone in West Sussex.