East Sands
A small bay beach on the east side of the harbour, good for swimming and paddleboarding. A coastal path runs from here all the way to Crail.
East Sands lies below the cathedral beside a small harbour. It is more sheltered than West Sands and offers surfing and paddleboard rental, and it is popular with families in summer. From the harbour breakwater you can look back at the silhouettes of the cathedral and castle. This is also the starting point of the Fife Coastal Path heading southeast, which leads on to Kingsbarns and Crail.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- St Andrews Cathedral
- St Andrews Castle
- St Mary's College Quad
- St Salvator's Quad & Chapel
- West Port
- St Andrews Aquarium
- R&A World Golf Museum
- Old Course, St Andrews