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Important Information
- Where do I park to visit each location?
- White Rocks: No vehicles permitted on the beach. Small free car park (with height barriers) off the A2 Dunluce Road. East Strand: No vehicles are permitted on the beach. Nearby free parking (with height barrier).
- Is it free or do I have to pay?
- Free
- Are there Toilets at the location?
- East Strand: The North Coast Water Sports Centre at East Strand provides a first aid room, hot showers, changing facilities and toilet facilities including disabled toilets
- Is there a Tourist Information Centre at the location?
- Yes - seasonal office. Wheelchair access.
- Is the site dangerous
- White Rocks: Much care is needed in bathing in this area due to strong rips and shelving sand. Council Beach Guards present during July and August. East Strand: Bathing is perhaps more popular and safer at the town end of the beach due to shelving sand and sand bars around Curran Point (midway along).
- Is the site suitable for children
- Yes - attractions include Barry's Amusements and Waterworld.
Portrush/White Rocks/East Strand
Portrush, County Antrim
One of the top favourite Northern Ireland holiday destinations, Portrush is a small seaside resort in County Antrim.
Situated on a mile-long peninsula extending into the Atlantic Ocean on the North Coast of Ireland, it affords panoramic views over the ocean of the Causeway Coast towards Scotland and the Donegal hills.
Well known for its three sandy beaches, West Strand, East Strand and White Rocks, it also boasts the only golf club outside of Britain that has hosted the Open Championship – the Royal Portrush Golf Club.
A lively destination, Portrush has a wealth of restaurants and bars, hotels, a Waterworld swimming complex, a harbour, an amusement park where actor, James Nesbitt, once worked, and some of Northern Ireland’s most popular nightclubs.
It also hosts an annual air show at the beginning of September, as well as an RNLI raft race and beach party, also held annually.
