West Beach,
sandy beach
West Beach is a sandy beach in Essex. Here’s everything to know before you drive — and the live picture in the app.
Location51.7863°N, 1.1537°E · CO15 6FA
Water quality (EA)Good
DogsAllowed now
Know before you go
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Dogs
Dogs are welcome all year round.
Allowed today💧
Water — EA Good
Designated bathing water rated Good by the Environment Agency. Sewage alerts stream live in the app.
EA Good🅿️
Facilities
Car park · toilets · café
Food & drink nearby
- Costa Coffee24 m
- A & L Catering65 m
- The Terrace67 m
- The Lagoon Tea Room112 m
- The Kiosk112 m
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West Beach, answered
Are dogs allowed on West Beach beach?
Dogs are welcome all year round.
Is the sea clean at West Beach?
West Beach is a designated bathing water rated Good by the Environment Agency. Live sewage-overflow alerts are shown in the BeachGo app.
What facilities does West Beach beach have?
West Beach has a car park, toilets, a café.

