Skip to main content

La Plage de Coco Beach

A rocky outcrop with a small restaurant

Featured in
Beaches
Updated

The glamorously named Coco Beach is more of a launchpad into the deep blue sea than a true beach.

The rocky peninsula has a winding path twisting through it that leads to clusters of slightly flatter areas that are just about big enough to spread out a beach towel.

Coco Beach is a popular hangout for locals who just want a quick dip without having to squeeze in amongst the hoards of tourists at Promenade des Anglais. There’s often a slackline stretched between some of the coves, which is always entertaining to watch as wiry young local lads attempt to inch their way across without falling in.

There are a few showers scattered along the various rocks of Coco Beach but that’s about all in the way of facilities. It's not the kind of beach where you’d want to spend all day though, so other than a bottle of water you don’t really need much. Just jump straight in!

Jump to

  1. Setting & Location
  2. Water Safety & Clarity
  3. Beach Quality
  4. Watersports Nearby
  5. Directions
  6. Villas nearby
  7. Hotels nearby
  8. Things to do nearby
  9. Restaurants nearby
  10. Nightlife nearby
  11. Sights nearby
  12. Golf-clubs nearby
  13. Towns nearby
  14. Beach Bars & Beachclubs

Setting & Location

This beach is situated in a residential area, just a short walk from the port area of Nice.

Water Safety & Clarity

There are ladders leading down into the water, or you can just take the plunge and leap straight in - checking first for rocks beneath you. The water gets deep very quickly so once you’re in, you’re in, there's no messing about with trying to get wet gradually.

There are lifeguards here during the peak summer months but you should still take care as the area is quite exposed, which means that in some weather conditions the waves can be quite powerful - this is not an ideal family beach but is fine for confident swimmers who want to get straight in the water without having to wade out at all.

Beach Quality

Not so much of a beach but there are some flattish rocks to spread your towel on.

Watersports Nearby

Directions

Access to the beach is by bus or velobleu, or it's just a short walk from the port.

Villas nearby

Villas in Nice

See all Villas in Nice

Hotels nearby

Hotels in Nice

See all Hotels in Nice

Things to do nearby

Things To Do in Nice

See all Things To Do in Nice

Restaurants nearby

Restaurants in Nice

See all Restaurants in Nice

Nightlife nearby

Bars & Clubs in Nice

See all Bars & Clubs in Nice

Sights nearby

Sights in Nice

See all Sights in Nice

Golf-clubs nearby

Golf Courses in Nice

See all Golf Courses in Nice

Towns nearby

Towns & Villages in Nice

See all Towns & Villages in Nice

Beach Bars & Beachclubs in Nice

The one restaurant, conveniently called Coco Beach, perches amongst the cliffs with fabulous views across the water. It has been open since 1936 and has always remained in the hands of the same family, so you can be sure of some authentic local cuisine. The fish is as fresh as can be, caught daily and grilled over a log fire; the wood panelled restaurant has a quaint maritime feel to it and there are plenty of photos of the old days when the restaurant was nothing more than a fishing shack.

Location

Map of the surrounding area

Latest News & Reviews

Find out all about what is happening in Nice and how to make the most of your time here. The latest news, reviews of fun activities, fabulous beaches, current events and the trendiest restaurants, as well as interviews with leading locals, insider's guides and our top choices for things to do, see and experience in this cosmopolitan city.

See allLatest News & Reviews
Lou Boutchin Villa, Nice swimming pool
Wedding at Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
Escape to Nice this winter 2018/19
Nice's top traditional restaurants 2019
Top 5 villages to visit from Antibes in 2018

Upcoming Events

You will not be short of entertainment in this beautiful French Riviera town throughout the year. The most popular public events take place along the Promenade des Anglais, including the Carnival in February, the Bastille celebrations in July and the Nice marathon in November. There are also plenty of live music and cultural festivals.

See allUpcoming Events
looking across the river to beaulieu sur dordogne
Concerts at the Opera de Nice
the main market square in sarlat la caneda
A trail runner in the mountains of Sospel
Short Film Festival, Nice
Monaco in October 2019 - What to see & do