Things To Do
Beaches, walks, theatres and days out along the coast from Cayton Bay.
Scarborough and the surrounding area offer a wealth of attractions and activities for visitors of all ages. From historic castles and beautiful parks to exciting water parks and cultural venues, there's something for everyone to enjoy during your stay at Castle Sunset.
Cayton Bay beach
The beach below the house: a sandy bay backed by cliffs, with rock ledges at low tide, old wartime pillboxes and Knipe Point at the north end. The bathing water was rated Excellent in 2025. The way down is a steep cliff path with steps, so it isn't suitable for pushchairs or anyone with limited mobility. RNLI lifeguards patrol in the summer: swim between the red and yellow flags, and check the tide before exploring the rocks.
Learn to surf at Cayton Bay
Cayton Bay is the best-known surf beach on this stretch of coast, and Scarborough Surf School works from the cliff top above it. It runs group and private lessons, kids' clubs, paddleboarding and board and wetsuit hire, with the kit included in lessons. Everyone needs to be able to swim 25 metres, and under-12s come with a parent or guardian. It opens every day in the summer and at weekends the rest of the year, so it's worth booking ahead.
Dog walks on the beach and cliff top
Dogs are allowed on Cayton Bay all year round; the summer dog bans on the Scarborough and Filey beaches don't cover it. For a longer walk, the Cleveland Way follows the cliff top north to Scarborough's South Bay, about three miles, or south towards Filey. Keep dogs close near the cliff edges, which slip in places.
