Annabel's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Closest local beach. Summer months, get here early in the morning or late afternoon to avoid being disappointed by FULL car park.
195 locals recommend
Saunton Sands
Closest local beach. Summer months, get here early in the morning or late afternoon to avoid being disappointed by FULL car park.
You can’t visit Croyde without walking around Baggy Point. The End.
11 locals recommend
Baggy Point Cliffs.
South West Coast PathYou can’t visit Croyde without walking around Baggy Point. The End.
If the wind is southwesterly, this is the beach where the surf will be protected.
114 locals recommend
Putsborough Beach
Vention LaneIf the wind is southwesterly, this is the beach where the surf will be protected.
Come here for a little more typical English seaside beach huts and arcades.
177 locals recommend
Woolacombe Beach
Come here for a little more typical English seaside beach huts and arcades.
Quiet beach where waves will be a bit smaller- the sea meets the estuary. Good for dog walks but please pick up 💩!
43 locals recommend
Crow Point
Quiet beach where waves will be a bit smaller- the sea meets the estuary. Good for dog walks but please pick up 💩!
Magical beach where crushed shells replaces sand.
Get here for an early curry dinner and sunset. BYO. Meat or veg is the only decision you have to make. Closes early (7pm ish.)
74 locals recommend
Barricane Beach
Magical beach where crushed shells replaces sand.
Get here for an early curry dinner and sunset. BYO. Meat or veg is the only decision you have to make. Closes early (7pm ish.)
When the waves are flat, this break can work beautifully at low tide.
10 locals recommend
Combesgate Beach
When the waves are flat, this break can work beautifully at low tide.
Tarka Trail
Braunton Pump Track
32 Velator ClGreat forkids and adults, bring your scooter bike or skateboards 🛴 🚴 🛹
Braunton Burrows
Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway (Top station)
Lee RoadValley of Rocks
South West Coast PathWoody Bay
Clovelly
Instow Arms
Marine ParadeAppledore
Surf lessons, coasteering, you name it! Plus the facilities are fabulous and the cafe outstanding as well. Park at National Trust and walk towards Baggy Point.
10 locals recommend
Surfing Croyde Bay
Moor LaneSurf lessons, coasteering, you name it! Plus the facilities are fabulous and the cafe outstanding as well. Park at National Trust and walk towards Baggy Point.
Surf South West
Moor LaneSurf Saunton
Lundy Island Harbour
Bideford - Lundy IslandPark at the Hunters Inn, National Trust car park and walk short 1 mile to Heddon’s mouth.
23 locals recommend
Heddon's Mouth
Park at the Hunters Inn, National Trust car park and walk short 1 mile to Heddon’s mouth.
Ilfracombe SeaSafari
11 The QuayTunnels Beaches
Bath PlaceGreat walk, shorter than Baggy Point but arguably even more spectacular. Aim for low tide to see how the boats would have shipwrecked on the rocks, and looks out for seals 🦭 🦭 🦭
26 locals recommend
Morte Point
South West Coast PathGreat walk, shorter than Baggy Point but arguably even more spectacular. Aim for low tide to see how the boats would have shipwrecked on the rocks, and looks out for seals 🦭 🦭 🦭
Tarr Steps
The Big Sheep.
Abbotsham RoadThe Milky Way Adventure Park
Marwood Hill Gardens
Watermouth Castle
Broomhill Art Hotel
Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park
Kids Favourite
Rock and Rapid Adventures
Broadsands Beach
Food scene
Easily best fish & chips EVER - highly suggest click and collect service for takeaway.
75 locals recommend
Squires
1 Exeter RdEasily best fish & chips EVER - highly suggest click and collect service for takeaway.
SQ Bar and Restaurant
3 Exeter RdThe Quay Cafe
Great live music on Friday Nights and a soft play for the kids
The beach cafe downend
Down LnFrom Casual ice cream to curry dinner, and friendliest staff 💗
Stoned pizza
Beach RoadThe Rock Inn Georgeham
Wild Thyme Cafe - Event & Hog Roast Catering
Caen FieldLook out for New Coast Canteen opening in Braunton for eat in or takeaway Summer 2022!!
23 locals recommend
New Coast Kitchen
1 St Mary's RdLook out for New Coast Canteen opening in Braunton for eat in or takeaway Summer 2022!!
The Siam Bistro
4 Caen StGreat cafe and brilliant place to park for the beach to avoid crowds and spread out on busier days. Marine Drive, Woolacombe
26 locals recommend
The Porthole
Marine DriveGreat cafe and brilliant place to park for the beach to avoid crowds and spread out on busier days. Marine Drive, Woolacombe
Blue Groove
2 Hobb's HillThe Thatch
14 Hobb's HillBilly Budds
12 Hobb's HillThe Boathouse, Instow
Marine ParadeMight as well stop for a coffee or a burger on your way down to Heddon’s Mouth
14 locals recommend
The Hunters Inn
Jose's LaneMight as well stop for a coffee or a burger on your way down to Heddon’s Mouth
Fullam Restaurant
18 Tuly StBest Chinese Restaurant in Devon
Claytons & The Glasshouse
2 Cross StMichelin Star ⭐️
Maiden Arch by Robert Bryant
14 Maiden StreetMichelin Star ⭐️
Noel Corston
South StreetMichelin Star ⭐️
The Royal George
Irsha StreetBiffen's Kitchen | Street Food Van
Moor LaneThe Korean Burger is "melt in your mouth" and the Fish tacos and the soba noodles are amazing.
New Coast Canteen
The Korean Burger is "melt in your mouth" and the Fish tacos and the soba noodles are amazing.
The Korean burger melts in your mouth. Fish tacos and soba noodles also favourites but everything is delicious here! A MUST!
New Coast Canteen
The Korean burger melts in your mouth. Fish tacos and soba noodles also favourites but everything is delicious here! A MUST!