St. Stephen's Beach

St. Stephen's Beach (Chinese: 聖士提反灣泳灘) is a secluded beach in the Southern District of Hong Kong, five minutes from Stanley main beach, and close to St. Stephen's College Preparatory School. The beach has barbecue pits. It is managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department[1] and is rated as Grade 1 by the Environmental Protection Department for its water quality.[2]

St. Stephen's Beach
Overview
LocationStanley, Hong Kong Island
GeologyBeach
Patrolled byLeisure and Cultural Services Department

History

New beach facilities were opened by the Urban Council on 26 August 1966. A beach building was constructed with changing rooms, toilets and showers, a tuck shop, a catamaran store, a first aid post, and a picnic area with tables and chairs. An old pier was also rebuilt at the same time.[3]

Features
  • BBQ pits (14 nos.)
  • Changing rooms
  • Showers
  • Toilets
  • Tuck shop
  • Water sports centre
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See also

References
  1. Leisure and Cultural Services Department: Information of Beaches: Southern District Archived 3 August 2012 at Archive.today
  2. Environmental Protection Department: Beach water quality: Southern District
  3. "Opening today: More amenities at Stanley Beach". South China Morning Post. 26 August 1966. p. 14.

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