Monster
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Behind the line of dunes in the Westland region, between the greenhouses and the North Sea, lies the beach at Monster. The village is part of the municipality of Westland and borders directly on Ter Heijde, which begins less than a kilometre away. The beach forms part of a continuous stretch of coast that runs on towards 's-Gravenzande and Kijkduin.
- Beach clubs
- 2
- Avg. rating
- 4.3 / 5
- Nearest station
- Hoek van Holland Strand (6.0 km)
Blue Flag beach 2026
What is the Blue Flag?
Two beach clubs take care of the food and drink by the sea here. Together they earn an average rating of 4.3 out of 5. Both serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, so you can drop by early in the morning and linger at the end of the day for a meal with a view of the water. The atmosphere along this part of the coast is lively, with a mix of walkers, dog owners and families.
The beach itself is wide and sandy and slopes gently down to the sea. Behind it lies an area of dunes that gives way to the Westland greenhouse landscape. That combination makes it possible to pair a beach visit with a walk or cycle ride through the dunes. The coastline at Monster is less built up than the larger seaside resorts further along, which keeps it quieter outside the busy summer days.
Several beaches are within easy reach nearby. Ter Heijde is the closest at 0.8 kilometres, followed by Kijkduin at around 5 kilometres and Hoek van Holland at almost 6 kilometres. So if you find the beach at Monster too quiet, a short trip will take you to a livelier or, if you prefer, a more natural stretch of coast. A little to the south lies the Zandmotor near 's-Gravenzande, an artificially created sandbank where nature spreads the sand along the coast.
By car, Monster is easy to reach via the Westland. There is parking within walking distance of the beach; you will find the exact locations and rates in the parking overview on this page. By public transport it is a little trickier: the nearest station is Hoek van Holland Strand, so from there you will need a connecting bus or a bicycle.
The beach at Monster lends itself to all kinds of visits. Dog owners come throughout the year, helped by the generous dog rules on the Westland beach. Families find a wide beach with food and drink within walking distance. The beach clubs are also suitable for a corporate outing, and there is a wedding venue available for those who want to marry by the sea.
Great for
The wide, sandy beach slopes gently down to the sea, which makes it easy to keep an eye on things for families with children. Both beach clubs serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, so food and drink are within walking distance. The beach clubs have a reputation for being family-friendly.
Monster lies on the Westland North Sea beach, where dogs may run free anywhere all day long from 1 October to 1 May. Between 1 May and 1 October dogs may be off the lead before 10.00 and after 19.00, with a lead required during the day. Several beach clubs welcome dogs.
Both beach clubs serve dinner with a view of the North Sea. At the end of the day the beach grows quieter, which makes it a good spot for a meal at sunset.
For lunch you can head to either of the beach clubs, both open during the day. The wide beach lets you combine lunch with a walk along the waterline.
The beach clubs in Monster are well suited to a corporate outing by the sea. Their setting in the Westland makes the location easy to reach by car from the Den Haag and Rotterdam region.
When the weather is less kind, the covered beach clubs offer shelter with a view of the sea. For indoor activities, the amenities of Den Haag and Kijkduin are a short distance away.
Season & atmosphere
In the summer months the beach at Monster is busiest at the spot where most visitors gather, especially on warm weekend days. That is when the lively atmosphere is at its strongest, with families, walkers and dog owners all mingling together.
Outside the high season it becomes noticeably quieter. From 1 October dogs may run free across the beach all day, which makes the winter period appealing for anyone coming to walk the dog. The wide beach and the dunes behind it remain accessible all year round.
The two beach clubs are mainly active during the beach season, when they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. In the colder months the offering may be more limited; do check the opening hours in advance.
For anyone wanting to avoid the crowds, early morning and the evening are good times. The beach is quieter then, and in summer the more relaxed dog rules of before 10.00 and after 19.00 apply too. The nearby beaches of Ter Heijde and Kijkduin offer alternatives on the busiest days.
Practical
If you come by car, there is parking within walking distance of the beach. The exact locations and rates are listed in the parking overview on this page.
By public transport, Monster is less straightforward to reach. The nearest station is Hoek van Holland Strand; expect a connecting bus or a bicycle for the final stretch.
Before your visit, check the opening hours of the beach clubs, especially outside the high season. Both serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, but the offering can vary by season.
If you bring the dog, bear in mind the lead requirement between 10.00 and 19.00 in the period from 1 May to 1 October. Outside those hours and in the winter months, dogs may be off the lead.
If you want to combine the beach with a walk, the dunes lie directly behind it. Ter Heijde is within walking distance for anyone keen to explore the coast further.
Nearest station: Hoek van Holland Strand Plan your journey →
From Hoek van Holland Strand station it is ±6,0 km on foot to the beach (±71 min). A bus or car gets you there faster.Beach rules & zones
The beach at Monster falls under the dog rules of the Westland North Sea beach, which also apply to Ter Heijde and 's-Gravenzande. From 1 October to 1 May, dogs may run free anywhere all day. From 1 May to 1 October they may be off the lead before 10.00 and after 19.00; between 10.00 and 19.00 a lead is required.
One exception is the Zandmotor near 's-Gravenzande, to the south of Monster. A lead is required there all year round, so dogs may never run free in that spot. These rules are based on the Nadere Regels Noordzeestrand Westland 2024 and the information from the municipality of Westland.
The beach itself is wide and sandy and continues to Ter Heijde in the north and towards the Zandmotor in the south. Behind it lies an area of dunes that connects to the Westland landscape. For the most up-to-date rules and any temporary changes, you can consult the municipality of Westland.
Horse riding on the beach
On the North Sea beach of the municipality of Westland (Monster, Ter Heijde, 's-Gravenzande), horse-riding is permitted all day from 1 October to 1 May; from 1 May to 1 October only before 10.00 and after 19.00. During the summer period it is allowed during the day when it rains or the perceived temperature is below 18 degrees.
Naturism
This resort has a designated or marked nudist beach. The designated zone is located near groynes 16-19, between Monster and Ter Heijde.
Parking
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Last updated: 23 June 2026