Explore Torquay Beaches and Coastline

Torquay is a seaside resort on the north end of Torbay which is also known as "The English Riviera" on the south coast of Devon. This whole stretch of coast is renowned for it's beaches. Torquay has a wide selection of shops including the main chains and independent retailers. The harbour near the town centre offers a selection of shops, cafes and a marina. At night you have a variety of restaurants, pubs, bars, cocktail venues and clubs. Princess Theatre and the International Riviera Centre provide a year-round calendar of events.


Why not check beaches nearby as we have 96 beaches in Devon. You can even take a look at our list of Devon dog friendly beaches or even our United Kingdom Blue Flag beach list.

Torquay Devon Coast Map

Torquay Devon 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:

Meadfoot-beach

Meadfoot Beach

Meadfoot beach is a small beach with a mixture of rocks, shingle and sand set below cliffs. The spilt level promenade backs onto a tree covered hillside. Facilities include parking (car park and some street parking), promenade, cafe, beach huts, toilets (summer only) and beach shower, disabled visitors’ facilities, deckchair hire and slipway. Read more…
Torquay-Museum

Torquay Museum

The Museum has a wide variety of exhibitions hosted throughout the year. Includes a tea/coffe shop. Read more…
Maidencombe-beach

Maidencombe Beach

Maidencombe is a small sandy cove surrounded by red sandstone cliffs and has rock pools at low tide. Access is down a steep narrow path. Good access to the coastal paths giving excellent views of the rugged coastline. Facilities include small pay and display car park, cafe and toilets (summer only). Read more…
Place to eat

Meadfoot Beach Cafe

Beach: Meadfoot Beach View: With stunning views overlooking the Blue Flag Meadfoot Beach, relax with a drink on their veranda. What’s on the menu?: Breakfasts, snacks, drinks, homemade cakes And something else….A great spot for ramblers and photographers due to the spectacular scenery and the South West Coastal Path nearby. Read more…
Torre-Abbey

Torre Abbey

Torre Abbey is a historic building, spectacular garden and art gallery in Torquay. The abbey was founded in 1196 as a monastery for Premonstratensian canons, and is now one of the best preserved medieval monasteries in the south of England. Read more…
Place to eat

The Green Ginger Pub

The Green Ginger is a Wetherspoon pub in Torquay, Devon. Our pub offers a range of real ales, craft beers and freshly ground Lavazza coffee. Breakfast is served until noon, with our full food menu available until 11 pm.     Read more…
Watcombe-beach

Watcombe Beach

Sandy beach surrounded by cliffs and wood hillsides. The steep path that accesses the beach passes through woodland before arriving at the small cove. Car park available on Watcombe Beach Road with then a short walk down to the beach through woodland. Cafe in the cove by the beach. We have no dog information for Watcombe beach. Read more…
Oddicombe-beach

Oddicombe Beach

Oddicombe is a shingle beach at the bottom of red sandstone cliffs. The cliff top has magnificent views across the bay and to get down to the beach you will need the steep path or the cliff railway. Facilities include promenade, Babbacombe Cliff Railway, cafe, beach huts, toilets (summer only), beach shower, disabled visitors’ facilities, deckchair and boat hire. Read more…
Ansteys-Cove-beach

Ansteys Cove Beach

Small cove between high cliffs and a thick wooded hillside, operated by the Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust. Anstey’s Cove makes a perfect base for walks along the coastal paths, leading to Hopes Nose, presenting some impressive views across the bay. Parking ¼ mile from beach with step access to the beach from parking, cafe/refreshments, promenade. Read more…
Torre-Abbey-beach

Torre Abbey Beach

Torre Abbey is the main Torquay beach on the promenade. A great family sandy beach in the town with some rocky sections to explore. The waters are shallow and safe and popular for watersports. On the other side of the seafront road is a large public green, called Torre Abbey Meadows. Facilities include pay and display parking, promenade, cafe/restaurant, toilets, disabled visitors’ facilities and Read more…
Torquay-Pier

Torquay Pier

Torquay Pier was built in the 1890s but has the appearance of a harbour wall protecting the marina. The pier is also known as Torquay Princess Pier. Read more…
Living-Coasts

Living Coasts

Living Coasts is located on Torquay seafront where you will get to see penguins, otters, octopus, seals, and much more. The Living Coasts Café is free entry to non-visitors too. Read more…
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