Whiterocks Beach

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📍 Portrush, County Antrim

💷 Free

🅿️ Free beach car park

🚻 Public toilets available

♿️ Boardwalk access, but movement on the sand may be difficult

☕️ No café directly on the beach

🧒 All ages

🗺️ Dunluce Road, Portrush, BT56 8NB

What You’ll Find

Whiterocks is a long sandy beach stretching from Portrush East Strand towards the dramatic cliffs below Dunluce Castle.

The soft white limestone cliffs have been shaped by the sea over hundreds of years, creating arches, caves and unusual rock formations. These make the beach feel like a proper adventure for kids who love exploring.

There is plenty of space for building sandcastles, playing games, paddling and taking a long family walk along the shore.

The beach is also popular with surfers, bodyboarders and other watersports enthusiasts. RNLI lifeguards usually patrol during the summer season, but always check the flags and follow their advice before entering the water.

Take extra care around the caves and cliffs, particularly when the tide is coming in, as sections of the beach can become cut off.

For the Grown Ups

There isn’t a café directly on Whiterocks Beach, so bring drinks and snacks with you.

Portrush town centre is only a short drive away and has plenty of cafés, restaurants and ice-cream shops if you want to extend your family day out.

Why We Loved It

✅ Beautiful golden sandy beach

✅ Fascinating caves and natural rock arches

✅ Plenty of space for playing and exploring

✅ Great for family walks and sandcastle building

✅ Free parking and free entry

✅ Seasonal RNLI lifeguard service

✅ Incredible views along the Causeway Coast

Wee Adventurer Top Tips

⭐️ Check the tide times before exploring the caves

⭐️ Never stand directly beneath the cliffs

⭐️ Swim between the red and yellow flags when lifeguards are present

⭐️ Bring buckets and spades for sandcastle building

⭐️ Pack drinks and snacks as there is no café directly on the beach

⭐️ Dog restrictions apply between 1 June and 15 September

⭐️ Arrive early on sunny days as the car park can become busy

⭐️ Bring extra clothes because the kids will probably end up wet

Overall Verdict

Whiterocks Beach is a brilliant choice for a traditional beach day with an added sense of adventure.

The caves, cliffs and rock formations give the kids plenty to explore, while the huge stretch of sand is perfect for games, paddling and long family walks. Just keep an eye on the tides and follow all beach safety advice.

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Nearby Adventures

📍 Portrush East Strand

📍 Curry’s Fun Park

📍 Portrush Coastal Zone

📍 Dunluce Castle

📍 Portstewart Strand

📍 Giant’s Causeway