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Beaches of Nice stretch from the Quai des Etats-Unis to the airport. That's around 5km of beaches. And for another (small) part, they're on the other side of the port, towards Mont Boron.
On the Quai des Etats-Unis - airport section, the beaches are partly private, partly public. Note that there are fewer private beaches than public open spaces. And each private beach leaves a 3m clearance along the seafront. All beaches are covered with pebbles. These have their detractors as well as their adepts. To each his own. Pebbles are less invasive and cleaner than sand. But they're also harder to cross or lie on. In the area beyond the port, towards Mont Boron, the beaches of the Bains militaires, the plage de la Réserve, the plage Coco Beach (in the rocks) and the plage de la Plateforme cover a relatively modest surface area. But these less-frequented beaches have their regulars.
Dogs and other pets are prohibited on beaches, except those authorized. See below.
Motor vehicles are prohibited, except for work.
Picking up and carrying away pebbles is prohibited.
It is forbidden to practice wild camping or bivouac by the sea. No tents to spend the night. But you can sleep on the beach, under the stars, without a tent. Smoking is allowed on beaches, except those without tobacco. See below.
We can practice toplessness, but not nudism.
Some beaches are supervised by lifeguards in summer, generally from early June until mid-September. The supervised beaches are:
During the summer, dogs and other pets are only allowed on Nice's designated beaches. Outside summer, the ban remains in force, but dogs are tolerated on many beaches. Here are the Nice beaches where dogs are allowed:
Disabled people in wheelchairs benefit from a special area. Gentle descent and hard surface for circulation. Disabled beaches are located
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Several beaches are non-smoking. These are