Best beaches in Nice: Sky, sun and beaches
In Nice, with its incomparable sunshine, you can enjoy the beautiful sea, the splendid sky and sunshine, and above all, the pleasures of the beaches. Enjoy the most intense experiences on the Côte d’Azur.
Nice offers the largest number of beaches on the Côte d’Azur. With nearly 8 km of beaches, you’ll be spoilt for choice. And it’s up to you to choose the bathing waters that suit your comfort, your desires and your expectations. Most of Nice’s beaches stretch along the Promenade des Anglais. And also along Vieux-Nice. To the east of Nice, you’ll also find a few places to swim.
Note: the beach strip is divided into several sectors, with alternating public and private beaches.
The distinctive feature of Nice’s beaches, which are much sought-after by tourists for their originality, is that they are covered with coarse pebbles. There are, however, a few areas with coarse sand or gravel. Other beaches are made up of large boulders or platforms with ladders down to the sea. Beware: in rough seas, this type of beach can be very dangerous.
Nice’s 8 km of beaches are mostly public and free. You can go for a swim. You can also wear or rent a chaise-longue. It’s up to you. And your budget too. However, these beaches only include basic facilities (toilets, showers). But it turns out that public beaches, despite their lack of certain facilities, such as wardrobes, sports facilities and the like, represent an opportune solution for tourists on a budget. And like private beaches, they offer bathers a pleasant place to bathe and a great moment of relaxation facing the sea.
Public beaches in Nice
Plage du Voilier
Plage du Voilier, 60, Promenade des Anglais, is a wonderful place to swim. It’s a pleasant place to relax. What’s more, it offers an amazing view of Nice and the Baie des Anges. You can enjoy it to the full. Restaurants nearby.
Plage Beau Rivage
Plage Beau Rivage, 107, Quai des États-Unis, is one of Nice’s most popular public beaches. That’s because it has a sandy section. And it’s the only beach in Nice to have this advantage. Close to the city center, Plage Beau Rivage is also a non-smoking beach, with lifeguards on duty throughout the summer. Restaurants nearby.
Plage de Lenval
Plage de Lenval, 155, Promenade des Anglais, offers windsurfing. Much appreciated by the city’s residents, it has, like other public beaches, basic facilities (toilets, showers). This is a smoke-free beach. It offers the chance to swim or relax facing the Grande Bleue in a calm setting, far from the usual beach crowds. Restaurants nearby.
Plage Carras
Plage Carras, 385, Promenade des Anglais, has disabled access (Handiplage label), a first-aid center and is supervised in summer. A nautical center is available for jet-ski rentals. A sand beach volleyball court is also available. Pets are allowed.
Plage Sainte-Hélène
Plage Sainte-Hélène, 220, Promenade des Anglais, is not a crowded beach. It’s recommended for those who don’t like the typical beach hustle and bustle. What’s more, it is equipped to accommodate people with reduced mobility. It is supervised during the summer season. Restaurants nearby.
Plage de Fabron
Plage de Fabron, 197, Promenade des Anglais, is away from the city center, which makes it pleasant even in the high season of July and August. Its advantage: the space is vast. You’ll always find a place to lie down. The beach is not supervised, but there is a first-aid post on the left. Restaurants nearby.
Plage Aubry Lecomte
Plage Aubry Lecomte, 215, Promenade des Anglais, offers a beautiful view over the bay of Nice and is little frequented even in summer. An interesting beach for those seeking space and calm. Bathing water quality is excellent.
Plage de la Lanterne
Plage de la Lanterne, 400, Promenade des Anglais, is pleasant and interesting: disabled access and first-aid station, pets welcome, fishing available.
Plage des Ponchettes
Plage des Ponchettes is the closest beach to Nice’s old town, and close to restaurants and snack bars. Its assets: surveillance during the summer season and a first-aid post nearby.
Plage de l’Opéra
Plage de l’Opéra, 30, Quai des Etats-Unis, is not monitored but a first aid station is located nearby. It is close to the city centre. The place is beautiful. Restaurants nearby.
Plage de Magnan
Plage de Magnan, 110, Promenade des Anglais, is monitored during the summer and has a first aid station (open only from mid-June to mid-September). The attendance becomes very important in summer. But the place is nice.
Plage Poincaré
Plage Poincaré, 90, Promenade des Anglais, is monitored during the summer. It has a first aid station nearby. Swimming is superb.
Plage de Florida
Florida Beach, 80, Promenade des Anglais, is monitored in the summer. The beach is popular with summer visitors. It is a place to relax. Restaurants nearby.
Plage du Forum
Forum Beach, 49, Promenade des Anglais, is an attractive beach that is monitored during the summer season. Located near the city center, the beach is very busy in summer.
Plage du Sporting
Plage du Sporting, 19, Promenade des Anglais, offers a clear and pleasant sea. It is located about 1 km from the old town of Nice. This beach is not guarded but a rescue station is available in season on the beach of the Lido. Restaurants nearby.
Plage du Lido
Lido beach, 15, Promenade des Anglais, offers a great moment of relaxation. It has a first aid station during the summer season and is monitored. Restaurants nearby.
Plage Blue Beach
Blue Beach, 30, Promenade des Anglais, is welcoming. It is about 1.2 km from the old town of Nice, and it has a nautical center. Restaurants nearby.
Plage Neptune
Neptune Beach, 35, Promenade des Anglais, is friendly. It is not monitored. The nearest rescue station is on the nearby beach of the Forum. Restaurants nearby.
Plage du Centenaire
Plage du Centenaire, 1, Promenade des Anglais, is the only beach in the city center and close to Old Nice to have the Handiplage label with easy access for people with reduced mobility. This beach is a no-smoking (no smoking) beach and is monitored in the summer. Restaurants nearby.
Plage du Ruhl
Plage du Ruhl, 3, Promenade des Anglais, is well frequented and offers a moment of relaxation and escape in the clear waters of the sea. It is close to the city center. Restaurants nearby.
Plage du Castel
Plage du Castel, 8, Quai des États-Unis, is not monitored (a first aid station is 150 meters away on the Ponchettes beach). Close to the city center, this beach is magical. It offers a beautiful view of the seafront of Nice and the Baie des Anges. Like all the beaches of Nice, the orientation is exceptional (south). Restaurants nearby.
Plage de Coco Beach
Coco Beach, avenue Jean Lorrain, is a beach made only of rocks arranged with paths carved into the rock and areas for swimming with ladders to access the sea as well as small flat areas for sunbathing. But the beach is friendly and nice to swim. You will enjoy a blue sea, calm and transparent. In addition, it is a quiet beach. This beach offers a magnificent view of the port of Nice. Besides, it is not far from Cap de Nice. A coastal path also allows you to walk. During the summer period, a rescue station is available and swimming is supervised.
Plage Rauba Capeu
Rauba Capeu beach, Quai Lunel, is not really a beach, it’s just big rocks. However, it drains many bathers during the summer season. A ladder gives access to the sea. Possibility of fishing with mask and snorkel.
Plage des Bains Militaires
Plage des Bains Militaires, 50, Boulevard Franck Pilatte, is located in Nice East, between the port and Cap de Nice. It is away from the tourist flow. It’s a great place. It’s a non-smoking beach. A sailing center is right next door.
Plage de la Réserve
Plage de la Réserve, 30, Boulevard Franck Pilatte, is a pleasant site for swimming and offers a beautiful view of the Cap de Nice as well as Mont Boron on one side and the port on the other side. Swimming in clear water is superb. This beach is not monitored. On the other hand, a rescue station is available on the beach of Coco-Beach which is about 100 meters away. Fishing is possible.
Private beaches in Nice
In Nice, there are several private beaches. All offer (from April to October) mattresses, umbrellas, cabins and showers. And each has a restaurant on the sea. In addition to the entrance fee, tourists must pay for sun loungers, umbrellas, changing rooms and any other equipment they wish to use. In addition, it is forbidden to bring food on private beaches.
Plage Neptune
Plage Neptune, Promenade des Anglais is next to the public beach of the same name. The private beach, which offers a supervised playground, is one of the most popular special beaches. Neptune Beach Restaurant, open all year round, is located there.
Plage du Castel
Plage du Castel, 8, Quai des Etats-Unis, is a beautiful beach. It is located at the foot of the Castle Hill in Nice. It is one of the busiest beaches. It is lined with palm trees and art nouveau decorations. The restaurant offers delicious meals. In the evening, the view is exceptional and you can enjoy good Mediterranean cuisine facing the sea.
Blue Beach
Blue Beach, 32, Promenade des Anglais, is also adjacent to the public beach of the same name. In addition to basic facilities, the beach also has a children’s pool. Visitors can also play various sports. Blue Beach Restaurant is open all year. It offers tasty cuisine.
Plage des Ponchettes
Plage des Ponchettes, Quai des Etats-Unis, is also next to the public beach of the same name. This is a beach guarded by lifeguards. In addition, unlike most of the beaches in the city, it has a sandy and closed area where visitors can play beach volleyball.
Plage Florida
Florida Beach, 71, Promenade des Anglais, is adjacent to a beach of the same name. This beach has a jacuzzi and offers the possibility of obtaining subscriber cards. The place is beautiful and swimming is pleasant.
Plage Beau Rivage
Plage Beau Rivage, 24, rue Saint François de Paule, bears the same name as another public beach, belongs to the hotel Beau Rivage. You will spend wonderful moments there. It is a zen and trendy beach. It includes a lounge garden and a restaurant. The beach is guarded by lifeguards.
Plage Lido
Plage Lido, 15, Promenade des Anglais, divided into private beach and public beach, offers a prestigious setting and a pleasant atmosphere. Its restaurant offers refined and gourmet cuisine. Visitors can also choose from activities such as skydiving or various water sports. There is also a Lifeguard station.
Ruhl Plage
Ruhl Plage, 1, Promenade des Anglais, has the same name as another public beach, it offers various services and quality service. 80 private cabins with showers. And a seawater swimming pool for children. The waiters of the restaurant and garden of the same name are also available on the beach.
Sporting Plage
Sporting Plage, 25, Promenade des Anglais, bears the same name as another public beach, it is one of the best places to spend in comfort. The setting is beautiful. The restaurant offers delicious cuisine. Visitors can eat on the beach.
Plage de l’Opéra
Plage de l’Opéra, 30, Quai des Etats-Unis, divided into private and public beaches, is the oldest beach in Nice. It is close to all the specific attractions of Old Nice. There is on the beach the restaurant that bears the same name.
Spity, ex Hi Beach
Spity, the former Hi Beach, 47, Promenade des Anglais, is a real invitation to relax. The beach includes a restaurant, a hotel and a yoga and rest center. The site is wonderful.
Bambou Plage
Bambou Plage, 165, Promenade des Anglais, offers a playground for children, lounge areas and sunbeds spaced for more privacy as well as a VIP area. The beach has all essential facilities (toilets and showers), as well as changing rooms. The restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine.
Régence Plage by Radisson Blu
Régence Plage by Radisson Blu, 223, Promenade des Anglais, offers a pure moment of relaxation and escape. The beach offers you a privileged welcome. The restaurant offers a Mediterranean menu made up of the best seasonal products. Aquagym, swimming lessons.
Voilier Plage
Voilier Plage, 58, Promenade des Anglais, next to a public beach of the same name, welcomes you in a modern and refined setting. Attentive service and a warm and elegant atmosphere. Restaurant open all year.
Plage Miami Beach
Miami Beach, 197, Promenade des Anglais, is a beautiful family beach located between the Lenval hospital and the Radisson hotel. It welcomes you in a relaxing atmosphere. It includes a playground for children and a petanque court for parents.
Plage le Galet
Plage le Galet, the former Galion, 3, Promenade des Anglais, is a very nice beach; a pleasant team, available and welcoming awaits you. A beautiful and quiet place. The beach guarantees you a pleasant day of relaxation and tranquility. It includes a restaurant that offers a varied and gourmet menu.
