Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Coco Beach
A local rocky swimming spot near the port often missed by beach-only datasets.
Plage Beau Rivage
A flagship central Nice beach beside the old town and Promenade des Anglais.
Plage Castel
One of Nice’s most iconic old-town beaches at the foot of Castle Hill.
Plage de Carras
A major western Nice beach with broad local use and practical visitor value.
Plage de la Réserve
A distinctive rocky Nice swimming spot that adds character beyond the central pebble beaches.
Plage des Ponchettes
A core public beach in Vieux Nice with strong visitor recognition.
Plage du Bain Militaire
A compact local swimming beach near the port with real Nice resident appeal.
Nice sits in Alpes-Maritimes, France and is home to 7 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.
Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Nice or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
