The former home of the Guinness family, St Anne's Estate provides extensive public parklands and rose gardens just outside Dublin city centre. Covering 112 hectares, the park provides playing pitches, golf, tennis courts, a Saturday market, playground, café and more. It is also very close to Dollymount Strand, a coastal bird sanctuary.

St Anne's Park and Rose Gardens

Dun Laoghaire Marina is nestled in the historic harbour of Dun Laoghaire, situated on the scenic southern shore of Dublin Bay.

Dun Laoghaire Marina

Malahide Castle and Gardens is on 250 acres of parkland in the pretty seaside town of Malahide in County Dublin. It was both a fortress and a private home for nearly 800 years and has an interesting mix of architectural styles. It is popular for its guided tours of the castle interior, children's playground, fairy trail, butterfly house, old abbey ruins, walking trails, Avoca store and café and the Talbot Botanic Gardens with exotic specimens.

Malahide Castle and Gardens aerial view of the castle with Malahide Estuary in the distance

Malahide Castle and Gardens family of three in the butterfly house

Malahide Castle and Gardens

Stroll to Poolbeg Lighthouse in Dublin Bay and watch nature paint pastel shades as the sun sets. Breathe in the fresh sea air and admire the stunning views.

Poolbeg Lighthouse

Kayaking.ie offer tours and trips for all age and ability levels in beautiful places full of wildlife. Kayak with the seals at Dalkey Island (20 mins from Dublin) or experience the hidden world of Dublin’s Strawberry Beds from the famous River Liffey.

Kayaking.ie

Seapoint Beach is located just outside Dún Laoghaire in County Dublin. The beach is shallow and flat. It is a very popular swimming destination with locals and has toilet and shower facilities.

Martello tower with blue sea and blue and white clouds in the background

Seapoint

Blue Bar overlooks the harbour in the picturesque seaside town of Skerries in County Dublin. It is a casual, contemporary bar with cool interiors, serving freshly cooked food. Choose snacks and tapas to full main courses. Cocktails are a Blue Bar speciality. Sit and sip on a cocktail of your choice on the outdoor deck area.

Blue Bar

Setting off from the pretty harbour village of Howth, explore some of Dublin’s most spectacular coastline on a 7.8km clifftop loop boasting idyllic island and lighthouse views.

Image of a small house and the lighthouse at Howth Head, Dublin

Howth - Cliff Path Loop

Are you adventurous? Do you want to challenge yourself? Do you want fun? Go Sailing Dublin Bay is an exciting sailing adventure where you take an active part sailing a 54 foot ocean-going yacht that accommodates up to 12 people. Or take a scheduled Powerboat Excursion or Evening Sail trip.

Go Sailing.ie

Killiney is a sheltered, stony beach located in County Dublin, suitable for bathing and swimming.

Killiney

Oliveto at Haddington House in Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin, is an Italian inspired neighbourhood restaurant that is honest, seasonal and quality focused.

The dining room at Oliveto at Haddington House

Oliveto at Haddington House

With five trips between Dublin City Centre, Dún Laoghaire and Howth departing each day, Dublin Bay Cruises, located on Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin City, offer the optimum way to experience Dublin’s coastline. The 75 minute cruise is a relaxing way to take in many famous landmarks and even see wildlife.

Dublin Bay Cruises out on very calm water

Dublin Bay Cruises

Ireland's Eye, a small rocky island north of Howth Harbour, is home to the remains of an early Christian monastic settlement.

Ireland's Eye

Ireland’s Eye Ferries run scenic boat trips around Ireland’s Eye off Howth in north County Dublin, only 25 minutes from Dublin City. In small groups, you get up close to the amazing wildlife, panoramic views and marine habitats of Ireland's east coast.

A group of passengers on a tour boat at sea

A small passenger boat sailing past some cliffs

A boat skipper pointing out an attraction to his passengers

St Anne's Park and Rose Gardens

Dun Laoghaire Marina

Malahide Castle and Gardens

Poolbeg Lighthouse

Kayaking.ie

Seapoint

Blue Bar

Howth - Cliff Path Loop

Go Sailing.ie

Killiney

Oliveto at Haddington House

Dublin Bay Cruises

Ireland's Eye

Ireland's Eye Ferries

Show nearby

St Anne's Park and Rose Gardens

Dun Laoghaire Marina

Malahide Castle and Gardens

Poolbeg Lighthouse

Kayaking.ie

Seapoint

Blue Bar

Howth - Cliff Path Loop

Go Sailing.ie

Killiney

Oliveto at Haddington House

Dublin Bay Cruises

Ireland's Eye

Ireland's Eye Ferries