Whitby came in fifth place in The Sunday Times 50 Best British Beaches last year and Runswick Bay pre-dates the 1600s.
The beaches listed below also welcome dogs for families who would like to take a stroll along the coastline.
. Saltburn
The beach has a four and a half star rating on TripAdvisor with 550 reviews. Photo: James Hardisty
. Cayton Bay
This beach has a four and a half star rating on TripAdvisor with 417 reviews. Photo: Neil Silk
. Danes Dyke, Flamborough
The beach has a four and a half star rating on TripAdvisor with 414 reviews. Photo: James Hardisty
1. Saltburn
The beach has a four and a half star rating on TripAdvisor with 550 reviews. Photo: James Hardisty
2. Cayton Bay
This beach has a four and a half star rating on TripAdvisor with 417 reviews. Photo: Neil Silk
3. Danes Dyke, Flamborough
The beach has a four and a half star rating on TripAdvisor with 414 reviews. Photo: James Hardisty
4. Whitby
This beach has a rating of four and a half stars on TripAdvisor with 1,502 reviews. Photo: Danny Lawson / PA Wire