By Solomon Wiesen, TLV Beaches. Last reviewed October 2026.

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Jerusalem Beach, Tel Aviv: Everything You Need to Know

Jerusalem Beach is the calm-water beach at the sea end of Allenby Street, next to the Opera Tower. Breakwaters cut the waves, there are lifeguards in season and a Blue Flag, and the falafel and shawarma places of Allenby are a few minutes behind you. It is often mixed up with Geula Beach, but the municipality lists them as two beaches: Geula (also called Aviv Beach, home of the Banana Beach stretch) is the next one to the south. Come for an easy swim close to the city center; it gets crowded on summer weekends.

At a glance

• Type: declared swimming beach with lifeguards in the bathing season; Blue Flag beach
• Where: sea end of Allenby Street, next to the Opera Tower; Geula Beach is the next beach south
• Facilities: toilets, cold showers, changing rooms, shade shelters, play equipment, volleyball, lockers (NIS 10), cafe-restaurant
• Rentals: NIS 12 for a chair or an umbrella and NIS 22 for a sunbed (NIS 5, 5 and 9 with a Digitel resident card)
• Not allowed: water sports, dogs, barbecues and parties
• Accessibility: accessible toilets and changing rooms, accessible path, beach wheelchairs, voice guidance
• Buses: Hof Yerushalayim stop, lines 4, 10, 18, 61, 63 and 66

 

1. A Swimmers’ Beach

Jerusalem Beach is a declared bathing beach with a Blue Flag, and the water in the swimming area is usually calm in summer. Water sports are not allowed inside it. Surfers use the water sports zone off Trumpeldor Beach, right next door to the north (check out this surf school nearby!), and kite surfers launch further south at Geula Beach.

2. Accessible Location

Centrally located at the end of Allenby Street, Jerusalem Beach is just a short walk from the busy center of Tel Aviv. It’s easy to reach by foot, bike, or public transportation.

3. Fitness Equipment and Sports Areas

For those who like to stay active, Jerusalem Beach has outdoor fitness equipment and spaces for beach volleyball. You’ll often see locals working out or joining in a game of matkot (paddleball), so there is usually a game going.

4. Live Music and Entertainment

Jerusalem Beach is casual, and on summer evenings you may come across guitar players or a drum circle on the sand. Gazoz Beach Restaurant is right there.

5. A Mixed, Easygoing Crowd

Jerusalem Beach is friendly and open, and the crowd is mixed: locals, tourists, families and members of the LGBTQ community. Tel Aviv’s best-known gay beach is Hilton Beach, further north.

FAQs About Jerusalem Beach (Geula Beach), Tel Aviv

Q: Where is Jerusalem Beach located?
A: Jerusalem Beach is located near the intersection of Allenby Street and Herbert Samuel Promenade, right in the middle of Tel Aviv’s beach strip. It’s easily accessible from most parts of the city, including by foot or public transport.

Q: Is there an entrance fee to Jerusalem Beach?
A: No, Jerusalem Beach is free to access. Visitors can use the beach and its facilities at no cost. However, if you want to rent sunbeds or umbrellas, the city’s fixed prices are NIS 12 for a chair or an umbrella and NIS 22 for a sunbed (NIS 5, 5 and 9 with a Digitel resident card).

Q: Are there lifeguards at Jerusalem Beach?
A: Yes, during the bathing season. In the 2026 bathing season, which ended on 10 October, they worked from 07:15 until 16:45 in spring and autumn, until 17:45 in June and until 18:45 in July and August. It’s important to swim in the designated areas for your safety.

Q: What facilities are available at Jerusalem Beach?
A: The municipality lists accessible toilets, cold showers, changing rooms, shade shelters, play equipment, sports and volleyball facilities, lockers (NIS 10) and a cafe-restaurant. You can also rent sunbeds and umbrellas.

Q: Is Jerusalem Beach family-friendly?
A: Yes! Jerusalem Beach is family-friendly, with calm waters and a safe swimming area that works well for kids. There are lifeguards in the bathing season, and the city is right behind you if you need anything.

Q: Are pets allowed at Jerusalem Beach?
A: No, pets are not allowed on the main part of Jerusalem Beach. If you’re looking to bring your dog to the beach, head over to the designated dog section of Hilton Beach.

Q: Is alcohol allowed at Jerusalem Beach?
A: Drinking is allowed during the day, but glass bottles are prohibited, and between 21:00 and 06:00 the police may confiscate alcohol in public places, beaches included. See our guide to drinking alcohol on Tel Aviv beaches.

Q: Can I surf at Jerusalem Beach?
A: Not inside the bathing area: water sports are not allowed at Jerusalem Beach itself. The nearest zone for surfers is off Trumpeldor Beach, right next door to the north, and kite surfers use the zone at Geula Beach to the south.

Q: What are the beach’s hours of operation?
A: Jerusalem Beach is open to the public at all hours. Lifeguards work only in the bathing season (see above), and the city’s beach toilets are open from 07:00 to 23:00 in summer and from 07:00 to 19:00 in winter. The best time for a quieter experience is in the early morning or late afternoon.

Q: Is Jerusalem Beach accessible for people with disabilities?
A: Yes. The municipality lists accessible toilets and changing rooms, an accessible path, beach wheelchairs and a voice guidance system here.

Q: Is there any nightlife or evening entertainment at Jerusalem Beach?
A: There is no fixed programme, but on summer evenings you may come across musicians on the sand. The nearby promenade also has a number of bars and restaurants where you can continue your night after sunset.

Sources: the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality’s page for Jerusalem Beach, its lifeguard hours, price list and beach services table (Hebrew), and the city’s beach zoning map. Checked October 2026.