There are various beaches to explore and discover all along the coastline here. Best for those little ones who may not be able to walk a long distance are Belhaven Bay in Dunbar (seaside parking available for £3), Seacliff Beach between Whitekirk and North Berwick (a private beach with £5 entrance fee), Gullane Beach (£3 parking fee) and North Berwick’s East Beach. These are all good options for families that want to spend as much time on the sand and in the rock pools as possible
For those wishing to do a bit of walking to get seaside then Ravensheugh Beach outside Tyningehame is East Lothian’s hidden gem. A woodland walk of 15-20 minutes on a dirt path brings you to the unspoilt stretch of beach knows as Ravensheugh. Bring a buggy and a picnic (no facilities on the beach). John Muir Country Park near Dunbar has many walking paths in the wooded area. There are bathroom facilities here and a playpark next to the carpark (£3 fee)
Yellowcraigs Beach near Dirleton has a small playpark near the carpark (£3 fee) as well and a 5-10 minute walk through the dunes to the beach. A popular choice on the weekends for city-dwellers and families. Bathroom facilities are here, and ice cream trucks in good weather!
