South East England / Kent

Westbrook Bay

Beach Type

Sandy

Activities

Rockpooling

•Water Skiing

•Kayaking

•Crazy Golf

Dog Friendly

Dogs allowed but must be kept on a lead between 10am and 6pm from May to September

Margate's western bay combines the best of both worlds with excellent sandy beach conditions and a slightly quieter atmosphere than the main town center, while still providing good facilities and easy access to Margate's attractions. The bay's reliable conditions for swimming and paddling, combined with its position away from the busiest tourist areas, make it particularly popular with locals and visitors seeking a more relaxed beach experience without sacrificing convenience or safety.

Nearby places to eat and drink

There are several places to eat and drink near Westbrook Bay beach. Here are a few recommendations:

The Bus Cafe: The Bus Cafe is a unique eating experience, housed in a converted double-decker bus. The cafe serves a variety of hot and cold drinks, snacks, and light meals, including sandwiches and salads. The Bus Cafe also has a seating area outside, which is perfect for enjoying the sea view.

Westbrook Cafe Burger and Grill House: The Westbrook Cafe Burger and Grill House is a popular restaurant that serves burgers, grilled meats, and other American-style dishes. The restaurant has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and is great for families and groups.

Location

Address

Royal Esplanade, Westbrook, Margate , CT9 5DW

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Parking

Barnes Car Park

Royal Esplanade, Westbrook, Margate CT9 5DX

Nearby beaches

Margate Main Sands

Margate's main beach opens straight onto Dreamland, the vintage amusement park with its own beachfront entrance.

Minnis Bay

Birchington-on-Sea's established sailing and windsurfing centre, with clubs launching from the beach throughout the year.

Walpole Bay

Home to the UK's largest tidal pool, built in 1937 and still filling with seawater on every high tide.

Palm Bay

Home to the regional waterskiing club, with jet skiing, windsurfing and sea kayaking all launching from this stretch of sand.

West Bay

A fully tidal bay with compact sand made for sandcastle-building, and some of the best rockpools in the area.