One of the most amazing beach in dublin. Liberty is the word. You feel appart and you can have an…read moreinspiring walk on the beach . Colors of the sunset are amazing.

I think this is the closest to a beach Dublin has to offer. A little away from city's usual hustle…read morebustle, this place offers a pleasant change. A good location for a run/ walk. Wish there wasn't low tide most of the times I have visited. Would love to see a real beach but hey the view is good particularly on a nice sunny day.

Known locally as Jamesons beach this is a real hidden gem - in fact I shouldn't even be telling you…read moreabout it ! So at the risk of getting thrown out of "The Peninsula Club" here goes. The beach lies at the bottom of the cliff path between Sutton and Howth. It is directly beneath the house that was occupied by the Jameson family (yes the whiskey dudes) and there is a little tunnel from the house that leads to the cliff path. They had children who liked to swim in the ocean but they were worried that they might swept out to sea and end up on the beach in Wales. So Mr.Jameson built a wall in the sea and in doing so created a makeshift seawater swimming pool. There is a big diving rock on the outer edge and a small little pool in the shallows for the littlest swimmers. Sadly due to the power of the sea a lot of the walls have crumbled but you can still see them at low tide. The beach itself is quite small but the views are spectacular. The path down although partly paved is steep and rocky so not suitable for small kids or those unsteady on their pins. To get to the beach you can walk up along the cliff path from Sutton or walk down from the Summit or Carrickbrack Road - There are a few other access points to the cliff walk

This a beach near Blackrock. It's usually not packed with people and has good views for the most…read morepart. It attracts a lot of wildlife which makes it a nice place to gather your thoughts. It's a sandy beach and is kept very clean.

I spent a nearly 3 unhealthy years working in Dun Laoghaire and never had an inkling that this…read moreplace of even existed.... yeah, that can happen I hear you say, jumping to Qs defence protecting the object of their affections like so many frenzied fans... none the less it is true, I missed this one. I am human after all. The tide was out on Sunday when we wandered along but I can easily see it being even more picturesque with the waters at their fullest, mayhaps on a winters afternoon all wrapped up warm and indulging in a Teddys Ice-cream (It's never too cold for Teddys) The pics attached give an idea of what it's like, to be sure it's not a long walk but enjoyable. There are also signs up for pier fishing which I'm totally going to try sometime soon.

Whether it's a sunny day or a raging wintry day, this promenade is the perfect place for a walk…read more The views on a sunny day are stunning particularly in the direction of Sandycove or across the bay to Howth. If you are a fan of boats, yachts, cruiseliners, there is always activity out in the bay so you can catch them coming in and out of Dun Laoghaire or even in and out of Dublin Port. The bay is also home to plenty of swimming competitions plus when in season local rowing teams often have regatta's out in the Bay and what better way to catch it all than a prime seat along this promenade. So I mentioned a winter's day too... Yes, be prepared and wrap up well but yep, what I love about it is that on a during high winds and stormy days, the noise of the waves crashing and the spectacular views along the shore front is amazing. If you are a keen photographer, again these action shoots could prove super rewarding after a day being soaked and battered by all Irish weather has to give. So whether a peaceful stroll or taking up a seat to watch the world go by... this is just the place!

I swear my whole life took on a new perspective when I realised I was living less than a km from…read morethis beach. There's just something about the sea air and the sound of the waves that makes everything feel like it's just fine. It's quite a rocky beach, so unless you know the tides very well, sandcastle enthusiasts will be very disappointed. At low tide, it's just flat enough for a run, but otherwise it's a bit of an obstacle course. The water seems to be clear enough, occasionally more sea-weedy but I think if you could handle the cold you could have quite a nice swim here! As far as I know you can walk all the way to Bray on this stretch, though admittedly I never had the energy. Lovely place for a walk with your dog, or to plonk down and contemplate life.

A sanctuary in Ireland, we came to this beach that was simply heaven on earth. Perfect for long…read morestrolls on the beach with your dogs. Big sand dunes line the beach with sand speckled with shells and round stones. Only 60 minutes away from Dublin city center and plenty of parking.

Roughly an hour away from our door in Dublin is Brittas Bay Beach, which is pretty fantastic in my…read moreopinion. 4KM of beach. Sandy beach. With sand dunes. This is stuff great childhood memories are made of. Fantastic. Now I've not had the chance to get into the water here, but it looks pretty good to me.... as long as I have my wet suit ;) There are great facilities here too, a car park, lifeguards during the summer months and decent enough toilets WITH toilet paper. I would imagine the toilets are abused on busy days... sorry that's the cynic in me, so BYOP. The notice board here is full of useful information also, including info to a website called www.jellyfish.ie. Who knew that existed, I didn't :) There is also a but... the south car park costs 4 EUR to get into. OK, so the money goes towards the car park, the lifeguard and the toilet maintenance. But I do think this is a bit steep if you are just dropping in for a look. But if you are going for the whole day, its fine. FYI the car park gates are unmanned and take coins, so make sure you have the right coinage with you before to depart for Brittas Bay. Also, the south car park closes at 8pm according to signs.

This is just such a gorgeous spot! On sunny days, it actually feels like somewhere far away from…read moreIreland. You could nearly be on the coast of France or Spain! It's a bit of a walk down but so worth it. Bring a little picnic and chiiiilllllll time. Now all we need is a little bitta sun...

Beautiful beach . . . a bit of a hike down all the millions of steps but always worthwhile.read more

Killiney Hill is an absolute must see if you're visiting the area. It's beautiful and flowing with…read morehistory. There's many different routes to get to the obelisk at the top, but you can't go wrong with any of them

One of my favorite spots in Ireland thus far! A total locals spot to go walking and see some…read morewonderful views. This place is incredibly dog friendly (off leash) so you will be greeted by dozens of furry pups running around. There is a slight uphill climb on the trail at one point but it is paved and not too bad overall. Once you get to the top there are wonderful 360 views of the city, and the water including a beautiful obelisk on the top of the hill. You can see Wales from a distance, the city of Dublin and the Wicklow Mountains. Highly recommend this spot, especially if you want to escape touristy Dublin.

Shelley Banks Beach is a relatively quiet beach near Sandymount. On the South side of Dublin, it…read moreoverlooks the twinkling lights and housetops of Dun Laoghaire. I came here on a beautiful summer's day when the Irish sun was in full force. When the weather is good, the beach is the perfect place to relax and get a tan. Another fun activity is beachcombing. There are beautiful seashells to collect. I even found a few crabs and oysters too. The place was virtually empty, save a wind surfer or two so privacy is not an issue here. The water is relatively clean as well. This beach was one of the very few ones that got a blue flag, meaning that the water quality is good and safe to swim in.

This beach is a wonderful place for an off-season high-tide swim. the best ones I have had have…read morebeen in later winter early spring - the swell is pretty safe, and the sun catches the little pier nicely on a cold day. In summer I never swim here as it is usually packed. In winter it is a great place to come and meet people who are equally obsessed with the amazing restorative abilities of the sea. Sadly these people are usually older than I am by 2 or 3 decades. Its the people in their 30s, 40s and 50s who have most to gain from this free mental and physical therapy...