East Sands in St Andrews
East Sands in St Andrews

East Sands in St Andrews

The East Sands beach in St Andrews is a recognisable and beautiful beach that is like no other. The beach has an amazing rocky section right next to the caravan park which is perfect for rock pooling. Further along the beach is more your typical beach affair with amazing views and waves perfect for surfing. At the end of the beach their is a massive harbour wall that you can climb on and get up close and personal with the waves

Where can we go surfing in St Andrews?

Visit the East Sands a picturesque beach which is perfect for surfers!

On certain days you can spot seals and jellyfish in the sea. It’s a perfect beach for walking your dog, having a nice day out with the family and for chilling by the sea. When the tide is out the beach is a beautiful  wide open space which is perfect for throwing Frisbees, flying kites and throwing balls for dogs,

  • Near the centre of town
  • great for body boarding
  • Theirs a shop nearby that offers ice creams, teas and much more!

Things to do in St Andrews

Visit the Ruins of St Andrews Cathedral

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East Sands Leisure Centre in St Andrews

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Visit Jannetta’s Gelateria in St. Andrews

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Take a Life Drawing or Painting Class in St Andrews

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Visit St Andrews Castle

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The Fraser Art Gallery in St Andrews

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Visit the Bell Pettigrew Natural History Museum at St Andrews University

Take a journey through the animal kingdom with the Bell Pettigrew Museum’s incredible collection of skeletons, taxidermy, fossils, insects and more! This lesser-known natural history museum is well worth a visit for anyone interested in natural sciences or the study of animals ...

Get spooked on a real Ghost Tour of St Andrews

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Take a Food & Drink Tour of St Andrews

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The Sproson Art Gallery in St Andrews

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Enjoy a Bowie themed dining experience at Ziggy’s

Ziggy’s is a dining experience themed and named after pop culture icon David Bowie. The restaurant is named after Bowie’s alien genderbending Rockstar alter-ego Ziggy Stardust who is a character that starred in Bowie’s essential album “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy ...

Explore the Aquarium in St Andrews

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