THE TOP 21 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE BEACHES IN LAGOS, NIGERIA, AND THEIR ENTRY FEES

Thinking about my very first experience at the beach, I realized it is important to check out the private and public beaches in Lagos before deciding which to visit. Well, I know you are eager to know what that experience was, right?

Hmmm, I visited the beach for the first time, and it was like I was in a superstore during the festive season!

You know what that means, right? It was crowded. I visited the beach to relax, watch nature and have fun! But there I was, queuing to go into the beach.

I love beaches, and they are just the perfect staycation for me! Enough of searching so much for different private and public beaches in Lagos. There are a lot of public and private beaches in Lagos, Nigeria, with varying entry fees.

Besides the calming effect and other benefits that being by the beach provides. You can participate in various fun activities while at the beach, such as horseback riding, volleyball, and so on. Moreover, I love having self-made tasty meals whenever I visit the beach, so if you are like me, you want to be sure you can take in your jollof rice, peppered chicken, chinchin, puff-puff, and other meals you would love to enjoy with your friends and families. And this is because not all beaches allow you to bring food and snacks in.

Moreover, while looking out for beaches to visit, be aware that extreme exposure to sunlight can damage your skin, so you are sure to look for ways to build a great skincare routine. 

Here is a list of some of the private and public beaches in Nigeria

PRIVATE BEACHES

1. Elegushi beach

The Elegushi royal family of Lekki owns this beach. It is one of the best in Nigeria. Elegushi’s entry fee is 2000 (naira) per person. However, you can get a discount if you come in a group. The beach has fewer users during the week, which is a great time to enjoy the serenity it provides. The busiest days for the beach are Sundays, and it’s best to contact them directly to get directions to the beach.

Here, you can enjoy your Christmas break with your family. You could also sing beautiful Christmas songs to bond with as a family while sharing awesome Christmas messages with one another.

2. Halemson Beach Resort

Halemson beach resort is situated on an exclusive beach over-viewing the Atlantic Ocean on the Nigerian coastline in Lagos. 

This beach is characterized by its quiet, non-artificial, and serene atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle of Lagos State. Halemson beach resort has outdoor and indoor recreational facilities, exquisite lodging, and hotels.

3. Atican Beach 

Atican Beach is one of the best private beaches in Lagos, and its gate fee costs N500 on weekdays and N1000 on weekends and public holidays. Moreover, the Atican beach also has lodgings with varying rates and encourages activities such as horse riding, outdoor games, and seaside snacks. One of the good things about atican beach is that it has a restaurant, so there is no need to worry about bringing along food and drinks.

African beach is situated along Lekki Epe Expressway, just after Ajah. Atican Beach is on Abraham Adesanya Estate Road, Eti-Osa, Lekki

4. Oniru Private Beach

Oniru private beach is situated on Victoria Island, Oniru Royal Estate, Ligali Ayorinde Street, close to water corporation drive. The gate fee is 1000 per person, the parking space costs 200, and it’s open 24 hours daily.

Oniru Beach has several restaurants, including the Moist Restaurant & Beach Club. The Moist Beach Club Is a continental restaurant with a private club and beach resort with a pool and stunning water views. Besides, the activities that can be carried out on Oniru beach include Picnics, Boat rides, Joy rides, Horse riding, and Jet skiing.

5. Landmark Beach and Resort

This private beach is located in VI and is famous for its excellent service, serenity, and quietness. Landmark Beach and Resort has a cluster of thatched huts with comfortable seats. The beach offers a platform where online bookings can be made and is less crowded compared to other beaches. 
The entry fee is 2000 for adults on weekdays and 3500 for weekends. Importantly, you can enjoy the swimming facilities, Bar, Free wifi, and Free parking at the landmark beach.

6. Tarkwa Bay

Tarkwa Bay beach is an island located 20 min from Victoria island. The serenity and calmness of this beach make it a perfect “staycation” place, with guest houses available for that purpose. To get to Tarkwa bay, you can get a boat at FIKI Marina located at 3/4 Ozumba Mbadiwe Ave, Eti-Osa, Lagos, which costs about N5000 to and fro. However, the entry fee costs only N200.

Fun activities you can enjoy on tarkwa bay include volleyball, horseback riding, etc.

7.  Ibeshe Beach Resort

Ibeshe Private Beach Is A Beautiful, Safe, And Well-Managed Beach. Modern living and leisure facilities are built on the island for fun seekers who enjoy the serenity, play water sports, enjoy the magnificent scenery, and watch the tropical sunsets. The gate fee for Ibeshe Beach ranges between ₦500 to ₦1000 per person.

The beach is open to families on vacation, couples, children, and tourists.

8. Lekki Leisure Lake, Lagos

Lekki leisure lake is on the same coastline as Landmark, Oniru beach, and Elegushi. It has beautiful, calm, and serene features, making it the perfect environment for those not interested in the customary rowdy beaches. It is an excellent spot for couples to enjoy time together and friends who would like to bond.

Lekki leisure lake is known to have one of the best chicken and chips along the coastline. The Entrance fee per person for Oniru Beach is 2000 Naira.

9. Coney Island Lagos

You can locate this beach at Eti-osa, Ajah, off lekki Epe Expressway, Lagos, Nigeria. It has an aura of tranquillity and serenity and shows good maintenance because of its clean surroundings.

Besides, it has an in-house restaurant and a bar, introducing varieties of local and intercontinental dishes. Bringing your food to the beach is not allowed.
The regular entry fee is N5000. There are other payment plans, however.

10. Jara Beach Lagos

Jara beach is situated in Lagos Trade Free Zone, just one hour by road from Lekki Phase One, Jara Beach Resort. This resort offers exclusive and excellent service. The beach is quiet and well-managed, with clean and welcoming surroundings.

Although, he Entrance fee at Jara beach is N27,750 per day pass.

11. Laguna Beach

It’s a private beach in Lekki located next to the Atican beach at the end of the Ajah axis. Besides, the entrance fee is free during the weekdays but N1000 during the weekends

PUBLIC BEACHES

1. Eleko Beach

Eleko Beach Lagos is rated as 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 would have to travel by Boat. The beach is mostly crowded on weekends with the background noises consisting of happy voices and music.

Moreover, Eleko beach features plenty of fun activities including surfing, horseback riding, beach volleyball, and so on. 

2. Suntan Beach 

This beach is located in the badagry area of Lagos state, km 67, seme border expressway, Badagry area, Lagos State. Moreover, it is also called Badagry beach or coconut beach. The entrance fee for children is N200 while for adults it’s N500, 

3. Barracuda Beach Resort 

Although the beach doesn’t have a lodge of its own, you can choose from a couple of hotels around the area. Enjoy horseback riding, access to refreshments, swimming, and other fun activities. However, one downside to suntan beach is that the road leading to the beach could be better, and it might be uncomfortable to navigate.

This beach resort is located at Okun Ajah Road, Okun-Mapo Village, Aja, Lagos. However, it is a luxurious resort with comfortable accommodations with a standard room of $150-200 per night. Barracuda has a beautiful landscape with breathtaking views. The gate fee is N1000 for adults and N500 for children.

Besides, the barracuda resort is perfect for having a wedding, going horseback riding, planning a picnic with friends, or going on a solo date.

4. White deck Resort – Ajah

This resort is located at no 4 White Deck Close, off Okun Ajah Road, Ajah, Lagos. White deck Resort – Ajah resort has distinctive luxurious features, with cutting-edge architecture, a luxurious beachside, and nighttime entertainment. However, you get access to the free parking lot, access to the swimming pool, and the beachfront.

To access the beach reservations has to be made, they do not allow external foods and drinks.

5. Honeyland Beach

This beach is located at Ibeju-Lekki, about five miles from Eleko, Lagos. If you are a lover of African arts and culture this is the perfect beach hang-out spot. Services that can be enjoyed in the Honeyland Beach resort are the luxurious rooms and suites the hotel has to offer, exquisite restaurants, and a lounge.

Besides, to access this resort, reservation must have been made early.

6. Golden Beach

This beach is located on the 4th floor GodsGrace Plaza, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos. This beach resort is a perfect hang-out spot for individuals and families looking for a classy and comfortable environment to have fun. Additionally, it is quiet and packed with loads of recreational activities.

7. Coconut  Beach

This beach is located in the coastal town of badagry, west of Lagos state, and it is one of the oldest beaches in Nigeria. It is known as Coconut Beach because of the large number of coconut trees across the beach.

This tourist destination offers varieties of restaurants that offer delicious and fresh seafood served with the popular coconut juice.
You can access Coconut beach through the Lagos Badagry Expressway, and different holiday resorts, hotels, lounges, etc., surround it.

8. Whispering palms resort

Whispering palms resort is located in a working village off Lagos-Badagry Expressway, Aradagun. It is one of the most popular and exciting tourist beaches in Lagos.

It is historical because it serves as a place of tourism and learning of Nigerian history, starting from the slave trade era.

You can access this beach by road, and it takes about 3 hours to get there, depending on the parts of Lagos you’ll be coming from, or by boat ride from Ozumba Mbadiwe in Victoria Island.

There are also accommodations and hotels for people who want to spend more days at the resort. The hotel prices range from N15,000 and above.

The Gate fee ranges from N1000 and above, and the parking space is free. 

9. Gberefu Island Beach

This is also referred to as the point of no return because it was where the slave traders used for shipping slaves. Moreover, the entry fee to Gberefu is N200.

10. Ilashe Beach

One of the ways you can get to this beach is by boat, located on snake island along Badagry creek. Ilashe beach resort is located on a peaceful island that divides the Atlantic Ocean and lagoon. This beach resort is the perfect getaway location for a honeymoon or personal retreat because of its many private lodges. 

There are no restaurants in Ilashe, so you should bring your food and drinks, depending on the different tasty Nigerian foods/dishes you would rather prepare and carry around with you. Entry into Ilashe Beach resort is also free, and that’s because visitors have booked a few days ahead.

To get to Ilashe beach resort, you must book a Boat at the Jetty in Lekki or Victoria island, which takes about 30 minutes to reach the resort.
Most private beaches listed here prohibit bringing food into their space. And this is because their facilities include a restaurant and bar; however, if you will be visiting a beach that allows outside food, it is important to pack appropriately, and this includes items other than food.

The Perfect Staycation for You

You cannot exactly go wrong whether one or both the public and private beaches in Lagos. It really just depends on your preferences as an individual or a group. Beaches are cool for relaxation and for having a nice time with family, friends, and colleagues.

Beaches provide millions of people with numerous recreational opportunities and are also important to the economy. Beachgoers commonly go boating, fishing, swimming, walking, beachcombing, bird-watching, playing, and sunbathing. They protect residents near the ocean as a buffer against high winds and waves caused by powerful storms or rough seas.

One of the fastest-growing nature-based outdoor activities in the United States is spending time at the beach. If you would love to experience a beach day in other countries, you could look out for countries with lovely beaches, book a flight from Nigeria to your destination, and have some spectacular fun! 😍