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Metzitzim Beach, Tel Aviv-Yafo

Metzitzim Beach: Everything You Need to Know

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

Metzitzim is the family beach at the north end of the city, just south of the Namal (Tel Aviv Port): shallow water, a partly enclosed swimming area, a playground and shade shelters on the sand, lifeguards in season and a café-restaurant a few steps from the water. It takes its name from the 1972 Israeli comedy filmed here. If you have small children, this is usually the first beach to try; it sits right off the Tayelet promenade and a short walk from several hotels near the port.

At a glance

Type: declared family swimming beach with lifeguards in the bathing season; Blue Flag beach
Where: at the southern edge of the Tel Aviv Port, just north of Nordau Beach
Facilities: hot showers, baby shower, changing rooms, toilets, shade shelters, playground, lockers (NIS 10), kiosk, restaurant and a free beach lending library
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: dogs, water sports, barbecues and parties
Accessibility: accessible toilets, changing rooms and showers; beach wheelchairs for the waterline
Parking: paid lots by the port; see our beach parking guide

This page is part of our guide to all Tel Aviv beaches, covering every beach from Tel Baruch in the north to Jaffa in the south. For live sea conditions and lifeguard hours, see the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality’s official page for Metzitzim Beach. Where to stay: our guide to hotels near Metzitzim Beach lists the closest ones, with maps and walking directions.

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1. Family-Friendly Beach

Metzitzim Beach is known for its relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. It’s especially popular with locals and is ideal for families with children. The shallow waters and gentle waves make it perfect for kids to splash around safely, while adults can lounge on the sandy shore.

2. Named After a Famous Israeli Movie

The beach got its name from the 1972 Israeli film Metzitzim, a comedy that has become a cult classic in Israel. The movie was filmed at this very beach, which had been known as Sheraton Beach until then.

3. Shallow Water and Calm Waves

One of the reasons families love Metzitzim Beach is because of the shallow water close to shore. The sea here is usually calm in summer, and the declared swimming area is watched by lifeguards during the bathing season. Water sports are not allowed at this beach, so swimmers do not share the water with surfboards or kayaks.

4. Facilities

Metzitzim is one of the best-equipped beaches in Tel Aviv. The municipality lists hot showers, a baby shower, changing rooms, toilets, shade shelters, lockers, a kiosk and a restaurant. It is also one of only two city beaches with a free beach lending library (the other is Gordon Beach). There’s also a playground nearby, perfect for keeping little ones entertained when they need a break from the water.

5. Beach Volleyball and Paddleball

You will see people playing beach volleyball and the Israeli paddleball game matkot on the wide stretch of sand here. One rule to know: the city bans matkot and ball games inside the declared bathing area, so play away from the swimmers.

Curved sandy bay at the north end of the Tel Aviv coast, with a breakwater beyond

FAQs About Metzitzim Beach, Tel Aviv

Q: Where is Metzitzim Beach located?
A: Metzitzim Beach is located in the northern part of Tel Aviv’s coastline, at the southern edge of the Tel Aviv Port and just north of Nordau Beach. It lies northwest of the sea end of Nordau Boulevard.

Q: What are the operating hours of Metzitzim Beach?
A: The sand is open at all hours, but lifeguards work only in 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. Swimming when no lifeguard is on duty is forbidden.

Q: Is there an entrance fee to Metzitzim Beach?
A: No, Metzitzim Beach is a public beach with no entrance fee. However, if you want to rent a sunbed or umbrella, 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 food and drink options available at Metzitzim Beach?
A: Yes. The Mezizim Beach Restaurant sits on the sand, and there is a kiosk for drinks and snacks. You can also bring your own food for a picnic under the shade shelters. Barbecues are not allowed.

Q: Is Metzitzim Beach family-friendly?
A: Yes. Metzitzim Beach is one of the most family-friendly beaches in Tel Aviv. The shallow waters and calm waves make it safe for children, while the nearby playground and picnic areas give kids something to do out of the water. There is also a lot of shade.

Q: Is Metzitzim Beach accessible for people with disabilities?
A: Yes. The municipality lists accessible toilets, changing rooms and showers here, plus beach wheelchairs that can be taken down to the waterline. Ask the beach staff for one.

Q: Are there any rules about alcohol at Metzitzim Beach?
A: Drinking on the beach is allowed during the day. 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. Glass bottles are prohibited to avoid breakage and keep the beach safe for all visitors.

Q: Can I play sports at Metzitzim Beach?
A: Yes, on the sand. People play beach volleyball and matkot here, but ball games are banned inside the declared bathing area. Water sports are not allowed at Metzitzim; for surfing or kayaking, walk south to the water sports zone at the south end of Hilton Beach.

Q: Is swimming at Metzitzim Beach safe?
A: Yes, swimming at Metzitzim Beach is generally safe, especially during the hours when lifeguards are present. Check the flag on the lifeguard tower before you go in: white means the sea is calm, red means caution and black means swimming is forbidden. Just be sure to swim in the designated areas and follow any instructions from lifeguards, especially regarding sea conditions.

Q: Are pets allowed at Metzitzim Beach?
A: Pets are not allowed on the main beach area at Metzitzim. However, if you’re looking for a beach where you can bring your dog, the dog strip at the north end of Hilton Beach is a few minutes’ walk south, past Nordau Beach.

Q: What is the water temperature at Metzitzim Beach?
A: At Metzitzim Beach the sea averages about 25°C to 29°C (77°F to 84°F) from June to September and cools to around 17°C to 21°C (63°F to 70°F) in winter. See our month-by-month sea temperature guide.

Metzitzim Beach is a very cool spot in Tel Aviv, good for doing nothing and good for staying busy. With family, with friends, or solo, it is an easy place to spend a day by the Mediterranean!

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