Scarborough Beach

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1. Samantha Brown ★★★★★

   Really great beach. Cafe is busy and deservedly so. Great time had by all.

   almost 3 months ago
2. Les ★★★★★

   Awesome little spot. No dogs allowed. Be careful on the winding roads but well worth the visit. NO shops or takeaways, so come prepared. Disappointed that no freshwater fountains were working.

   almost 4 months ago
3. john causer ★★★★☆

   Lovely beach. It was winter so good for long leisurely walk to blow the cobwebs away. Dog loved it as well.

   almost 7 months ago

1. Gleeko Magpoc ★★★★★

   Lovely long stretch of walk path beside the water. Many people also swim and surf there. They have a water playground for kids near the clocktower. The place has lots of parking but it still gets full at times. Moreover, it is a good spot for picnic, swimming and enjoying the beautiful nature of Christchurch. Try to climb up the road at the end of the beach and search for the flower path track to have a gorgeous view of the water and mountains.

   1 year ago
2. Anna-Maria Covich ★★★★★

   One of our favourite beach spots. We love to come here in summer for a swim and in winter to watch the sunsets. There's always a happy dog to watch no matter what time of day or night we've been there. The beach changes so much over a day, and from day to day and season to season, so it's always got something to offer. Some days it's a gentle bay with lapping water and no waves, and others it's a raging surf beach with huge breakers. The low tide leaves a long sandy beach for building sandcastles, while at high tide you can sit on the stone steps and hang your feet in the water. Excellent accessibility to all but the sand and water itself for disabled people (getting to the water means navigating both a set of steps and the sand. It's ok if you're mobile enough to use the steps and handrail, but not so much for 'wheelies'). There are plenty of toilets in the park, and a couple of cold outdoor showers for rinsing off the sand after a swim. The kiddy pool, park, and playground make it an ideal place to bring a family, even if the sea is too much for the little ones. There are a couple of free public bbqs, but these get so much use on nice days that I've never had a chance to try them. We usually end up buying fish and chips and eating those on the beach instead, or going to Scarborough Fare restaurant.

   almost 2 years ago
3. Adrian Line ★★★★☆

   Great spot to have a walk either on the beach at low tide or along the esplanade. Perfect for a dog walk. Always parking available. Cafes and bars around Sumner township.

   almost 2 years ago

1. mcaal mcaa ★★★★☆

   Nice place to walk with friends and familty , fresh air , lot of car parks along the beach / street . There are two cafe shops bothend the beach .

   almost 2 years ago
2. Pete Prue ★★★★★

   Great place to take a walk and breathe in the sea air.

   almost 2 years ago
3. Liandy Kritzinger ★★★★★

   Lovely place to spend the day with family. Great scenery, clean and tidy.

   almost 3 years ago

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