10 BEST BEACHES (WITH PHOTOS) IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA TO VISIT THIS DECEMBER/CHRISTMAS WITH FAMILY, COLLEAGUES, AND FRIENDS

Beach is a very soothing relief for stress. It is one of the very common locations to experience great fun with your family. There are a lot of beaches in Lagos, including private and public beaches. However, among the tens of beaches in Lagos state, Nigeria, there are a few that you should visit this Christmas with your family, lover, colleagues, and friends.

December is known to have a unique aura that fills the atmosphere and is a period when lots of festivities and events are held. Children are on holiday, and a few organizations are willing to let go of some days so their staff can enjoy the festive season. Amidst these activities, people look for places to hang out and have fun. While looking for places to visit during this festive season, if you’re considering outdoor activities, build a great skincare routine so the excessive exposure to the sun does not irritate your skin.

Lagos has excellent beach weather for the majority of the year. If you love the seaside and want to get wet or have wild fun in the “Land of aquatic splendour and pomp,” what better time of year than this?

There are a couple of activities you can engage in during this period, and if you have a list, visiting the beach should be amongst the top three. This is where people let their hair down and connect with their inner child. You can enjoy exciting, fun activities and games at the beach with family and friends. However, it’s critical that if you’re with children, you keep a close eye on them.

In no particular order, here are some of Lagos’s best beaches you can visit.

1. TARKWA BAY

Tarkwa Bay beach is an island located 20 min from Victoria island. This beach’s serenity and calmness make it a perfect “staycation” destination for families and loved ones in December. Moreover, guest houses are available for that purpose. The fun thing about tarkwa bay is that it is a place where surfers learn how to surf and for professionals to enjoy the sport.

Renting tables and chairs at tarkwa bay is easy, especially if you are in a group. It makes it easy to have fun and enjoy your time with convenience. You can always Some fun activities on tarkwa bay include volleyball, horseback riding, etc.

2. ATICAN BEACH 

Atican Beach is a private beach in Lekki, Lagos, with a gate fee of N500 on weekdays and N1000 on weekends and public holidays. Therefore be aware that the fee price may change around this time. This beach has a restaurant, so it’s a perfect holiday hangout spot for families.
The beach also has a clubhouse, which hosts special events such as live band performances on Fridays. And it also allows you to host parties with friends and loved ones.

Atican beach has many people trooping in and out, especially during the festive seasons. You can also enjoy beef and chicken kebabs while you take in the scenery and inhale the soft breeze. The resort discourages people from bringing food because you can have everything there.

3. ELEKO BEACH

Eleko Beach Lagos is one of the best beaches and most visited in Lagos. It is situated about 30 miles from Lagos Island. Since the beach is on an island, one must travel by Boat. The beach is mostly crowded on weekends, with the background noises of happy voices and music.

Visitors are allowed to bring in their food. However, you don’t want to miss the local seafood you can buy on the beach. It creates a homey atmosphere because you can bring your mat and sit on the ground or rent a tent for the day and enjoy the calmness of the ocean breeze. If you dislike crowded environments, this is the wrong place to visit during the festive period.

4. ELEGUSHI BEACH

The entry fee to the beach is 2000 (naira) per person, but you get a discount offer if you come as a group. During the week, the beach has fewer users, and it’s a perfect time to enjoy the serenity it provides. Friday opens up the beach to a fun-filled weekend.

At Elegushi beach, you can go with a mat and some snacks and sit people-watching or stirring at the ocean and the waves. You can rent a tent or a shack if it is sunny. Elegushi beach is an excellent place to party and hosts many club night parties, especially during the weekend.

5. LA CAMPAGNE TROPICA

This beach has a palm wine bar where visitors can enjoy one of the best palm wines, the beach area and its interior decor have an African feel to them.

La Campagne is the place to go if you’re looking to lose yourself at a beach covered with coconut trees and bordered by a lagoon and mangrove forest. From its palm wine bar and bonfire arena to its mat-draped tents and thatch-roofed cabanas, everything here is about having an authentic African experience.

Once inside, you are entitled to a range of free on-land activities, including ball sports and board games; however, all water sports (kayaking, jet-skiing) come at a price and take place at the lagoonside.

6. LANDMARK BEACH

You can locate this private beach in VI, which is famous for its excellent service, serenity, and quietness. The beach area has a cluster of thatched huts with comfortable seats, including their in-house bar and restaurant.

There are many fun activities for adults and kids to explore, such as Volleyball, basketball, and an Amusement park. They offer a platform where online bookings can be made and are less crowded than other beaches. This, however, cannot be guaranteed during festive seasons.

7. BARRACUDA

This is the Best beach for families. Barracuda is one of the few beaches with coconut plantations intact. You walk through a canopy of coconut trees on the way to the beachside, a very calming welcome.

8. ONIRU

Apart from horse riding, you can engage in other activities on Oniru beach, including Picnics, Boat rides, Joy rides, Horse riding, and Jet skiing. The downside of oniru beach is that bottled drinks aren’t allowed on the beach, you can only get canned drinks on the beach, and they cost twice as much as the normal price. 

Oniru beach is home to one of the trendiest beach clubs in Lagos, the Moist Beach Club Oniru. They offer a breathtaking view of the majestic Atlantic Ocean, good food, entertainment, and lots of fun.

On the beach, you learn to enjoy and treat yourself to various meals, as there are joints for Pepper soup, Suya, grilled fish, and other forms of refreshment. Sundays are usually the best days to visit the beach. You may likely run into a celebrity on the beach too. Oniru beach also offers a beautiful blend of music, food, and great scenery. The beach has great scenery for pictures, so it is a good space for photographers to take great shots and the right place to get the perfect picture.

9. HONEYLAND BEACH

This beach is a place for authentically African people (in look and feel). It is the best beach resort for eco-tourism.
Honeyland has one of the best African restaurants that serve a wide range of delicacies.

Visitors can choose between the main bar and the beachside bar, where you can see folks on dugout canoes on the high sea fishing for shrimps.

10. GOLDEN BEACH

 This beach resort is a perfect hang-out spot for individuals and families looking for a classy and comfortable environment to have fun. You should visit this beach if all you want to enjoy is serenity and loads of recreational activities. The Golden beach is also the right place for couples because of its quiet and serene environment.

A trip to the beach during the festive season is a good idea. There are health benefits to taking in that cool sea breeze and being around the Joy, Fun, and Laughter of your surroundings. However, there are safety precautions one must take, especially if you will be taking kids along, one of which is that you never take your eyes off children in or around water. This includes children who can swim. You should constantly have your eyes on them to see if or not they can swim.

If you are taking kids to the beach, you can also consider beaches with a patrol guard, guiding instructions, and warning signs on how to manoeuvre the beach. One of the sea creatures predominant in these parts is crabs. Because of the risk of stings or bites, children must also be taught how to avoid them. If it is a sunny beach day, ensure your kids wear a slipper, and for younger children, ensure they have on their beach sandals and slippers. Teach your kids basic safety precautions, such as the dangers of big waves and dumping waves, and also to be careful while digging at the beach to prevent being buried alive under the sand