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 | |
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Beach | |
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| Location | Stanley, Hong Kong Island |
| Patrolled by | Leisure and Cultural Services Department |
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| Traditional Chinese | 聖士提反灣沙灘 | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 圣士提反湾沙滩 | ||||||||||
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History
editNew 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
edit- BBQ pits (14 nos.)
- Changing rooms
- Showers
- Toilets
- Tuck shop
- Water sports centre
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Leisure and Cultural Services Department: Information of Beaches: Southern District Archived 3 August 2012 at archive.today
- ^ Environmental Protection Department: Beach water quality: Southern District
- ^ "Opening today: More amenities at Stanley Beach". South China Morning Post. 26 August 1966. p. 14.
External links
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