Let me tell you about our  Tel Aviv-Jaffa’s magnificent coastline. We’ve been blessed with 14 kilometers of pure beach paradise, and believe me, we make the most of it! During our scorching summers, you’ll find the beaches packed with locals and tourists alike. We flock to the cool embrace of the Mediterranean. It’s our natural escape from the city heat.

Even in the cooler months, when the sun’s less intense, you’ll spot tourists strolling along the shore or lounging at the beachfront hotels. The sea’s allure is year-round here.

You know, Tel Aviv’s relationship with its coastline goes way back. In the 1920s, as the city grew towards the sea, they built these fancy baths and a casino – though you couldn’t actually gamble there, just enjoy a cold drink. By the ’30s, we had this gorgeous promenade that became the talk of the town.

Recently, they’ve given the promenade a facelift, and let me tell you, it’s become the place to be. You should see it on a summer evening – it’s packed with people until the wee hours. We’ve got a string of restaurants, clubs, and entertainment spots all along it. It’s where the city comes alive at night.

Oh, and don’t get me started on our marina! It’s a sight to behold with all those boats and yachts moored there. It’s become quite the hotspot for both locals and visitors.

Living here, sometimes I take it for granted. But every now and then, I’ll catch a sunset over the water or feel the sand between my toes, and I’m reminded – we’ve got it pretty good in Tel Aviv-Jaffa.

Best beaches in Tel Aviv

While the different beaches in Tel Aviv are all close to each other, and can sometimes be indistinguishable to visitors, each one of the 13 Tel Aviv Beaches has its own vibe, community, and popular activities. Here are some of the best beaches in Tel Aviv, in order from north to south.

Jerusalem Beach

As the most easily accessible beach from Central Tel Aviv, Jerusalem Beach is always busy and loud and is known for being a beach that attracts teenagers from outside of Tel Aviv, who come to rest or play soccer on the beach. Although some of the surrounding beaches are more relaxing and popular among tourists than Jerusalem Beach, it is very likely to be the first beach you’ll see in Tel Aviv, as it is connected to the popular Alenby Street.

Charles Clore Beach

Charles Clore Beach is A relatively isolated beach which is less comfortable for bathing, since there is no breakwater here and the sea is rocky and stormy. So what’s the appeal here? It is undoubtedly the beach with the most beautiful view in Tel Aviv. From here, you can see Old Jaffa rising above the rocks. It is best to visit here At sunset, which will give you one of the most amazing looks you will see. Charles Clore Beach is especially popular with brides and grooms on their wedding day, as at any time of the day, and especially at sunset, you can see at least one couple in their best wedding gowns taking pictures in front of the spectacular view here. The common visitors of this beach are very diverse, and include families from Jaffa, foreign workers from Southern Tel Aviv, and young people from Neve Tzedek.

Tel Baruch Beach

North of Yarkon Park and in the center of the new Tel Aviv Promenade is Tel Baruch Beach, very popular among families from northern Tel Aviv. It is a very popular picnic and barbecue area, as near the beach, there are spacious lawns where there are areas for burning coals, including all of the necessary things for barbecue: lighting, picnic tables, and charcoal disposal facilities. There is also an area suitable for water sports, with surfing, kite surfing, and kayaking all being done on Tel Baruch Beach.

Hilton Beach

Hilton Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Israel, for a multitude of reasons, and is a very popular surfing beach. It is also known as the dogs’ beach because it is the only beach in Tel Aviv where dogs are allowed to enter. In addition, a specific northern area of Hilton Beach is very popular among the big LGBT community of Tel Aviv and is considered to be a great place for socializing within the community.

The southern part is a great beach, with a sand tongue that goes into the sea and creates a sort of shallow and quiet pool in the water, while in the northern area, which is more secluded, there are no lifeguard services, and bathing is prohibited.

Hilton Beach is also considered to be the most accessible beach in Israel.

Best things to do on Tel Aviv’s Beach

Walk on the Tel Aviv Promenade

The Tel Aviv Promenade, which stretches through most of the beaches in Tel Aviv, is one of the most beautiful and popular places to tour in the city. At any time of day, you’ll see countless visitors and locals who walk, run, cycle, and sit along the promenade. In addition, there are always various street shows on the promenade, so it is a nice place to listen to some amateur local music.

See the sunset

Of course, we cannot mention Tel Aviv Beach without talking about the beautiful sunset you can see from here. As it is well-known to be one of the best sunset spots in Israel, it is highly recommended to plan your day so you’ll be able to see the sunset from the beach or the promenade, for a stunning look at the day’s end.

Go surfing

The different beaches in Tel Aviv offer various water activities, with the most popular of them being surfing and kite surfing. Although the waves here are not as big as the best surfing spots in the world, the unique vibe, the surfing community, and the great weather all make surfing in Tel Aviv a great experience for surfers of all levels.

Play beach volleyball/soccer

Throughout almost the entire Tel Aviv Beach, you’ll see countless groups playing different games on the beach, with the most popular being beach volleyball and soccer. Those groups are usually randomly-formed and very welcoming of new members, so if you’re a fan of beach sports, or just looking for a way to interact with the locals, just randomly join a group, and you’ll be rewarded with a great local experience.

Hotels near the beach in Tel Aviv

Carlton Tel Aviv Hotel

From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the exceptional service. The front desk staff set the tone with their warm welcome and attentive care. The hotel itself is a sight to behold – impeccably clean and stunningly designed. Its location couldn’t be more perfect for exploring the city.

But let me tell you about the breakfast – it was an absolute feast for the senses! The spread was one of the best I’ve ever encountered, with an incredible variety that left us spoiled for choice.

We were fortunate enough to get rooms with breathtaking sea views. And when the staff learned we were celebrating a bachelorette party, they went above and beyond, surprising us with champagne and a beautiful fruit platter. Talk about making us feel special!

To sum it up, our stay exceeded all expectations. We had an absolute blast and were genuinely impressed by every aspect of the hotel. A heartfelt thank you to the entire team for making our celebration truly unforgettable!

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