The South beach's 2 kilometres of golden sand spans the shoreline from St. Catherine's Island to Giltar Point. The beach is backed by sand dunes and looks out toward Caldey Island. The South Beach has won a Tidy Britain Group Seaside Award. South beach is less commercialised than North beach, but still boasts several shops and hire facilities at the north end of the beach, plus toilets (with disabled access). Lifeguards operate daily (10am-6pm) throughout the summer. The North Beach is a golden stretch of sandy beach, dotted with occasional rock pools and the prominent Goskar Rock itself. Situated between the harbour beach and the north cliffs, North beach is overlooked by a promenade and Tenby town itself. The beach offers great views over Carmarthen Bay and is accessed by the north cliff steps or through the harbour. During the summer this beach is often crowded due to it's popularity and ease of access. The beach holds an EC Blue Flag award and the water quality is excellent, complying with EC guideline standards. A dog ban is in effect on the beach from May to September. Directly above the beach is a shop, cafe, toilets, and various hire facilities, besides all of the general facilities offered by Tenby town itself. A lifeguard service operates in summer daily (10am-6pm) and there is a Tourist information Centre above the beach, along the promenade.