Paignton Beach

Visit Paignton Beach

Paignton Beach is an award-winning, popular family destination stretching each side of Paignton Pier with all the traditional seaside amusements.

There are brightly coloured beach huts along the sea front, excellent swimming conditions and pedalos and boats for hire.

Dog friendly in the Winter restricted during the Summer from 1 May and 30 September.

This beach is …

  • Traditional Seaside Resort
  • Family friendly

What to see and do

  • Go Windsurfing

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Places to stay

  • Holiday cottage

Holiday accommodation near this beach

Have a great day out by the coast

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Getting To Paignton Beach

Beach Location

S Sands, Paignton TQ4 6BW

Parking

Tanners Rd, Paignton TQ4 6LP

Nearest Train

Paignton Station

Getting There

Map of Paignton Beach

Paignton Beach Dogs Policy

Dogs are welcome at at this beach, but seasonal restrictions apply.

Dogs are not allowed on Paignton Beach from 1 May to 30 September. From October to April, dogs are welcome back. Leads are required on the promenade, especially near the pier.

Busy surroundings mean off-season visits are far less stressful for nervous pups.

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