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United Kingdom · North Yorkshire

Best beaches in Scarborough

2 ranked beaches in Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Scarborough

  1. 1

    Scarborough North Bay Beach

    Large sandy bay backed by cliffs and a calmer alternative to South Bay.

    7.0
  2. 2

    Scarborough South Bay Beach

    Historic resort beach with promenade, harbour, amusements, and easy access.

    7.0

What makes Scarborough's beaches stand out?

Scarborough sits in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom and is home to 2 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 Scarborough or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.