East Devon has beautiful beaches for everyone. Youngsters will love Exmouth's golden sands, while quieter bays are perfect for those who like to hear the gentle sound of the sea washing over pebbles. Water sports, including windsurfing, jet-skiing, boating and fishing, are on offer and swimming is popular, with many beaches providing lifeguards. Dogs are welcome, even in summer clearly marked areas on most beaches can be accessed. The beaches listed below have disabled access, toilets, parking nearby and refreshments.

Exmouth: Two-mile sandy beach, watersports, boat trips, beach hut, deck chair hire.   Budleigh Salterton: Two-mile quiet, uncrowded pebble beach, beach hut hire.   Ladram Bay: Small shingle beach, boat, deckchair hire.   Sidmouth Jacob's Ladder: Mile-long sand and pebble beach, beach hut, deck chair hire.   Sidmouth Town Beach: Mile-long sand and pebbles, watersports, boat trips, deckchair hire.   Branscombe: Two-mile quiet, uncrowded, pebble beach, motor boat hire. Private car park.   Beer: Pebble beach, boat trips, beach hut, deckchair hire, fishing trips.   Seaton: Mile-long pebble beach, beach hut, deck chair hire. For information on how to hire a beach hut click here. For more information on East Devon beaches visit www.goodbeachguide.co.uk

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