Both Scarborough's North Bay beach and Whitby's West Cliff beach have received Blue Flag awards in 2005.

Scarborough's North Bay beach, quiet and sandy, is a family beach and is backed by hills and cliffs, with the castle dominating the skyline, overlooking the beach. The Sealife Centre is two minutes walk to the north and five minutes walk from Peasholm Park.

Whitby's West Cliff beach is a sandy, rocky beach backed by cliffs and is a favourite family beach. Whitby was the home of Captain James Cook and has welcomed visitors to its sandy shores for hundreds of years.

The following beaches have all received the 2005 ENCAMS Seaside award:

Scarborough South Bay
Filey Town
Cayton Bay
Robin Hoods Bay
Runswick Bay
Sandsend

Other Awards:

Tourism Awards Homepage
Yorkshire in Bloom 2007
Tatton Park 2006
Britain in Bloom 2006
Yorkshire in Bloom 2006
White Rose Tourism Website of the Year 2006
RHS Tatton Park 2005 - Gold Medal
Yorkshire in Bloom 2005
Green Flag Award
Beach Awards
CPT Coach Friendly Local Authority 2005
Yorkshire in Bloom Awards 2004
RHS Flower Show Tatton Park 2004