Inch Beach, Sandy beach in County Kerry, Ireland.

Inch Beach is a 5 km sand spit in Inch townland on the Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, reaching into Dingle Bay. Its dune system forms part of the Castlemaine Harbour Special Area of Conservation. The R561 regional road passes through the area, and the beach is also known as Inch Strand.

Inch townland and Inch East hold evidence of early settlement: middens, ringforts and ecclesiastical enclosures. The graveyard enclosure in Inch East contains a ruined single-cell church dating to at least the 13th century. Inch Strand itself is a 5 km spit whose dune system forms part of the Castlemaine Harbour Special Area of Conservation.

Inch Beach draws surfers of all levels, as the waves work well for both beginners and those with more experience. Surf schools operate right on the shore, and the scene around the water gives the place a relaxed, sporty character on most weekends.

Cars are allowed to drive on the firm sand, and parking is available directly along the shore with basic facilities close by. The weather on this part of the Kerry coast can shift quickly, so it is worth bringing layers whatever the season.

Although the water here is officially monitored and classified as a bathing area, it remains one of the very few beaches in Ireland where driving on the sand is still permitted. This means the shoreline can look quite different from one visit to the next depending on how many vehicles are parked along it.