The beach and coast east and west of Bønnerup Strand is broad, sandy, very shallow and considered child friendly.

The surrounding area (simply called Bønnerup) has a large concentration of summer houses and rentals, with many situated in the hills overlooking the beach.

Nordjurs Municipality has recently finished a bicycle road from the harbour front to the east along the coast.

The road leads through a beautiful nature reserve presenting woodlands and wetlands with reed beds to the small coastal village of Gjerrild Nordstrand.

From Gjerrild the cycling road leads northwest through the forest of Emmedsbo and back to the marina at Bønnerup Strand.

[5] The international long distance North Sea Trail for hiking, passes through Bønnerup Strand and further west towards Fjellerup.

[6][7] Bus lines at the harbour connects with Aarhus, Randers, Grenaa and the amusement park of Djurs Sommerland.