Explore Dublin Beaches and Coastline

The Dublin region (formerly County Dublin) is named after the city of Dublin, which is the capital city of Ireland.

Most people think of Dublin as the city but to the North and south-eastern corners it touches on the Irish Sea. Here you will find some pretty coastal town's, villages and fishing harbours.


Why not check beaches nearby as we have 7 beaches in Dublin. You can even take a look at our list of Dublin dog friendly beaches or even our Ireland Blue Flag beach list.

Dublin Coast Map

Dublin Coast Search Bar

Where would you like to go? Use our search bar to search across all our local listings, ideal for finding that nearest spot to visit:

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, and places to stay and eat:

History and heritage

Chester Beatty Library and Gallery of Oriental Art

The Chester Beatty Library was established in 1950, to house the collections of mining magnate, Sir Alfred Chester Beatty.     Read more…
Beach

Malahide Beach

Malahide beach is a long sandy beach of approximately 2 km backed by grass and dunes. Facilities at the beach include car parking, toilets, marina and seasonal lifeguards. Read more…
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Dunlaoghaire lifeboat station

Dunlaoghaire lifeboat station was established in 1803 and operates inshore and all weather lifeboats. The station is generally open every day. Read more…
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Portrane Beach

Portrane Beach is a long sandy beach with dunes and views from the cliff towards Lambay Island. Facilities at the beach include car parking, toilets, shop, cafe/restaurant and seasonal lifeguards. Read more…
Beach

Seapoint Beach

Sand and Rocks Sand and large rocks good for swimming at high tide Read more…
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Dollymount Strand Beach

Sand North of Dublin harbour Dollymount is a sandy beach with wildlife reserve. Popular kitesurfing beach. Read more…
History and heritage

Drimnagh Castle

Drimnagh Castle is a Norman castle located in a suburb of Dublin. It is the only remaining castle in Ireland that still has a flooded moat as it is fed by a small local river, the Bluebell. Read more…
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Dalkey Island

Dalkey Island is an uninhabited island located only 5 minutes by boat from Coliemore Harbour in Dublin Bay. Although no uninhabited it has not always been the case with the remains of field systems, church ruins, a cairn burial, a gun battery and the Martello Tower still exist. Dalkey Island is home to a colony of seals, wild rabbits, a Read more…
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Christ Church Cathedral

Christ Church Cathedral also known as The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity is the cathedral in Dublin. The cathedral was extensively renovated and rebuilt from 1871 to 1878 and it is hard to work out what parts are the original or the Victorian renovation. Read more…
History and heritage

Rathfarnham Castle

Rathfarnham Castle is a 16th-century fortified house in Rathfarnham, South Dublin. Read more…
Beach

Balcarrick Beach

Balcarrick beach has a long stretch (3 km) of sand and is backed by sand dunes. The beach is also known as Donabate Strand. As the tide goes out you get some rock pools to explore and at the northern end by the car park, you have an early 19th-century Martello tower. Facilities include a car park, toilets, cafes and Read more…
Attractions & Theme Park

Guinness Storehouse

The Guinness Storehouse is split over seven floors filled with interactive experiences that fuse the long brewing heritage with Ireland’s rich history. At the top, you’ll be rewarded with a pint of perfection in the rooftop Gravity Bar. Read more…
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