The beach is a popular destination for beachgoing and was frequented by King George III for sea bathing during times of illness.

Weymouth Beach is very wide and gently sloping, with golden sand and shallow waters normally with small waves.

[2] The beach has the traditional attractions of an English seaside resort, including (during the summer season) donkey rides, Punch and Judy, sand sculptures, trampolines, a small funfair for children, and pedalo hire.

At the northeastern end is the suburb of Greenhill, with Furzy Cliff and Bowleaze Cove beyond that.

[3] In 2011 new structures connecting the promenade and beach in the shape of Upturned Boats have been developed by local business, and have proved a great success This Dorset location article is a stub.