Pebble Beach — Sur — Beach in Al Sharqiyah, Oman

About Pebble Beach — Sur

A uniquely beautiful beach covered in smooth multi-coloured pebbles rather than sand, near Sur. Highly photogenic and popular with photographers and nature lovers — the polished stones create extraordinary colour patterns at the water's edge.

Pebble Beach is a geological curiosity in a country of sandy coastlines. The stones are smoothed by centuries of wave action. Not suitable for swimming but outstanding for photography.

Highlights

Multi-coloured smooth pebbles

Stunning photography location

Geological curiosity

Very few visitors

Best time to visit

Best

Okay

Avoid

This month

Wildlife you might see

🦅Seabirds

Facilities

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No facilities

Location

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Getting there

Near Sur city, approximately 330 km from Muscat. Follow local signs from Sur Corniche. A short drive or walk from the city centre.

330 km from Muscat (~3.5 hrs)

Tips before you go

Best light for photography is early morning or golden hour

Not suitable for swimming — waves are unpredictable on the pebbles

Pick up a few stones but please leave most in place

Combine with Sur Corniche and the dhow-building yard

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Ready to visit Pebble Beach — Sur?

Free entry — no booking needed.
Check tide times and bring plenty of water.

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