Noordwijk
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Nineteen beach clubs are spread out along the beach at Noordwijk, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5. The resort has two boulevards and a beach wide enough not to fill up straight away in high season. Between the buildings and the water lies a line of dunes that separates the beach access points; the ramps are numbered, which is handy for arranging to meet someone or for finding a beach club again.
- Beach clubs
- 20
- Avg. rating
- 4.4 / 5
- Nearest station
- Leiden Centraal (12.2 km)
What the beach clubs offer ranges from breakfast and brunch to lunch and dinner. Some open early for coffee and a simple menu, while others focus on the evening with a more extensive kitchen. Thanks to that broad range you can spend a whole day here, from a morning walk with breakfast to dinner at sunset.
Noordwijk borders Noordwijk aan Zee, which lies about a kilometre away and forms the part with the most restaurants, cafés and shops. Katwijk is around 5.7 kilometres to the south, and the Wassenaarse Slag about eleven kilometres away. If you arrive without a car, you travel via Leiden Centraal station, which is almost ten kilometres away; from there buses run towards the coast.
The southern part of the beach, from ramp 1 towards the boundary with Katwijk, is quieter than the part in front of the boulevards. This is also where the dunes of Noordvoort lie, a nature area that, after a redevelopment, once again connects to the dunes between Noordwijk and Zandvoort. That makes the south well suited to walkers and to anyone who wants to avoid the crowds of the central beach.
The atmosphere varies from zone to zone and from moment to moment. Around the boulevards it is lively, with plenty of passers-by and terraces that stay open all season. Further along it is quieter and better suited to a walk or a relaxed lunch. Several beach clubs hire out deckchairs and have a sunny or sheltered terrace, depending on the wind.
Parking is available within walking distance of the beach access points, partly for a fee. You will find the exact locations and rates in the parking overview on this page. In high season and in fine weather it is wise to arrive early, as the spaces closest to the access points are the first to fill up.
Besides a day at the beach, Noordwijk is known for the bulb fields in the hinterland, which bloom in spring. In April and May this draws extra visitors to the region, even outside the beach season. The combination of dunes, beach and bulb-growing region means the resort sees visitors all year round.
Great for
The beach is wide and slopes gently, giving plenty of room to play and build. Several beach clubs cater to families with a child-friendly menu and terraces that keep the water in view. The numbered ramps make it easy to agree on a fixed spot if you are coming with more than one family.
Dogs are welcome at several beach clubs. Outside high season, dogs may also run off the lead across almost the entire beach, which makes Noordwijk a good destination for a walk with the dog. See the beach zones below for the full seasonal pattern and the ramps.
Some of the beach clubs focus on dinner and serve into the evening, with views over the sea and the sunset in the west. Several venues also offer the option of a seaside wedding. Book ahead in high season, as the evening tables by the water are quickly taken.
There is plenty of choice for lunch, from a simple menu with a coffee to more elaborate dishes. The beach clubs around the boulevards are lively, while the southern part is quieter. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5, the standard of the food and drink is generally high.
Several beach clubs can host groups for a corporate outing, with room for drinks, lunches or dinners. The wide beach lends itself to outdoor activities. Arrange the group size and your preferred date with the relevant beach club in advance, especially in high season.
Most beach clubs have a covered, heated indoor area, so you can eat inside even in rain or wind. The centre of Noordwijk aan Zee lies about a kilometre away and offers shops and other places to eat and drink as an alternative. In rough weather a walk along the tideline is always possible.
In the summer months the beach in front of the boulevards is busiest, with the most visitors between June and August. All the beach clubs are open then and the terraces fill up on sunny days, especially around the beach access points near the centre.
Spring has a character of its own thanks to the bulb fields in the hinterland, which bloom in April and May. This draws visitors to the region who combine the beach with the bulb-growing area, even when it is still too chilly to swim.
Outside high season the emphasis shifts to walkers and dog owners. From September to May dogs may run off the lead across almost the entire beach, which brings plenty of visitors in those months on quiet days.
In the late season and winter not all the beach clubs stay open, but some keep their doors open all year for coffee, lunch or dinner. It is worth checking in advance whether the beach club of your choice is open.
If you want to avoid the crowds, choose the southern part towards Katwijk or come early in the day. The morning is usually quieter, even in high season.
Parking
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Last updated: 23 June 2026