Beach trips from Exeter
Sandy resort beaches and a quieter pebble shoreline, all normally around half an hour from central Exeter.
Plan the drive
Exmouth is the broad sandy option, Dawlish Warren combines beach facilities with a nature reserve, and Budleigh Salterton is the quieter pebble choice right on the 30-minute edge.
3 nearby options
About 25 minutes off-peak
Nearly two miles of sand with watersports, seasonal lifeguards, refreshments and year-round dog areas at either end.
About 25 minutes off-peak
A sandy family beach beside an internationally important nature reserve, with large car parks and seasonal visitor facilities.
About 30 minutes off-peak
A long pebble beach with a level promenade, refreshment kiosks and the Otter Estuary nature reserve at its eastern end.