A day at the beach
Discover the beaches nearby Delft
Enjoy the sand between your toes, take a refreshing swim in the sea, or take a long walk along the beach. It only takes 30 minutes to get from Delft to the beach, where you can spend a whole day relaxing and soaking up the sun.
Westland
If you just want a relaxing day out at the beach, without any busy bars and restaurants, then the beaches in ’s Gravenzande, ter Heide, and Monster are ideal. These beaches are situated between Hoek van Holland and Kijkduin, and can all be reached in 30 minutes from Delft by car.
8 beaches in Westland
Hoek van Holland
Going south towards Rotterdam you will find the beach of the Hoek van Holland. This 3.5 km sandy beach is a great place to relax and enjoy the view. Not so in the Second World War when the Germans used the beach as a line of defence. You can still see the German bunkers there even today. It only takes 30 minutes to get to the Hoek van Holland from Delft by car.
Scheveningen and Kijkduin
Scheveningen is the most popular seaside resort in the Netherlands. Scheveningen has a long boulevard with lots of cosy places to eat and (indoor) shops. On the famous Scheveningen Pier you can go on the Ferris wheel with its outstanding view of The Hague or go bungee jumping over the sea. Tram 1 will take you straight to the beach.
It is only a short walk from Scheveningen to Kijkduin. Kijkduin also has plenty of shops and beach cafes, but it is less crowded than Scheveningen. It only takes 30 minutes to get from Delft to Kijkduin by car.
