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Where to Eat & Stay

Near Scarborough Surf School, Cayton Bay, Scarborough

Planning your visit to Scarborough Surf School at Cayton Bay? Whether you’re booking surf lessons in Scarborough, coasteering on the Yorkshire Coast or organising a university surf weekend, here’s our guide to the best places to eat and stay near Cayton Bay.

Where to Eat

Salty Dog Café – Cayton Bay

Located right at the beach, Salty Dog Café is the perfect pre- or post-surf stop when visiting Scarborough Surf School.

Salty Dog Café offers:
• Fresh breakfasts and hot drinks
• Loaded sandwiches and toasties
• Burgers and beach favourites
• Cakes and sweet treats
• Outdoor seating overlooking Cayton Bay

It’s ideal for school groups, university surf clubs, families and spectators watching surf lessons at Cayton Bay. Its beachside location makes it extremely convenient for large group bookings and residential surf trips on the Yorkshire Coast.

BBQ & Picnic Area – Cayton Bay

For schools, Scouts, students and large groups attending surf lessons or coasteering in Scarborough, we also have access to a BBQ and picnic area at Cayton Bay.

Perfect for:
• Packed lunches
• Evening meals during multi-day stays
• Student surf weekends
• Team-building and corporate groups

Where to Stay near Cayton Bay & Scarborough

Parkdean Resorts – Cayton Bay Holiday Park

Located just minutes from Cayton Bay beach, Parkdean Resorts Cayton Bay offers:

Static caravan accommodation and camping.
• Lodge options
• On-site restaurant and bar
• Swimming pool and leisure facilities
• Family-friendly entertainment

Ideal for family surf holidays, youth groups and large residential bookings near Scarborough Surf School.

Bike and Boot – Scarborough

www.bikeandboot.com

Bike & Boot is one of the most popular places to stay in Scarborough for active visitors and surf groups visiting Cayton Bay.

Facilities include:
• Modern coastal-style rooms
• On-site restaurant and bar
• Private cinema room
• Meeting and event space
• Dog-friendly accommodation
• Secure storage for surfboards and equipment
• Surfboard store facilities

Bike & Boot is ideal for university surf clubs, corporate groups, leadership retreats and multi-day surf experiences on the Yorkshire Coast.

Redcliffe Farm Campsite – Cayton Bay

Redcliffe Farm Campsite offers camping and caravan facilities within walking distance of Cayton Bay beach.

Offering:
• Camping and glamping pitches
• Caravan and motorhome spaces
• Coastal views
• Quiet countryside setting

Perfect for university surf weekends, Scouts, school residential trips and adventure-focused stays on the Yorkshire Coast.

Make a Weekend of your Surf Trip to Scarborough​

Cayton Bay is one of the most consistent surf beaches on the Yorkshire Coast. Combining surf lessons, coasteering or SUP with local food and accommodation creates the perfect Yorkshire Coast weekend experience.

We regularly host:
• University surf club weekends
• School residential activity trips
• Scouts and youth group stays
• Military and corporate team-building programmes

If you’d like help planning your visit to Scarborough Surf School at Cayton Bay, including accommodation and food recommendations, get in touch and we’ll help you create a smooth itinerary.

Get in touch

Tori

Manager & Head Surf Coach

Known as Secretspot’s “Mother Hen,” Tori truly lives and breathes surfing. With over 20 years of surf experience, 16 years coaching, and 12 years as part of the Secretspot family, she plays a central role in everything we do. Tori manages all activities across the surf school and leads our coaching programme as Head Surf Coach, with a particular passion for junior development and performance surfing.

She created and leads our SuperGroms junior progression programme, helping young surfers build strong foundations and progress with confidence. Tori also delivers our advanced lessons, using video analysis, performance drills, and tailored coaching to support surfers looking to take their skills to the next level. Alongside this, she works as a Surfing England Coach Trainer Assessor, delivering coach courses here at Cayton Bay, and volunteers as a Team England Junior Squad Coach, supporting the next generation of competitive surfers.

You’ll probably recognise Tori from our socials, where she provides daily video surf reports, keeping the local community up to date with conditions and surf forecasts. Away from the water, she’s deeply involved in the local surf scene as the founder and chair of Scarborough Boardriders Club CIC and is often behind the scenes organising local surf contests, events, and socials.

During the busy summer months, Tori can be found at Cayton Bay day in, day out, making sure the surf school runs smoothly. When winter rolls around, she heads off to enjoy some free surfing at favourite destinations such as El Salvador, Bali and Ireland, before returning refreshed and ready for another season.

Paul "Tomo"

Owner

The backbone of our business, Tomo has grown up surfing Scarborough and has dedicated his life to the surf industry in the North East. With deep local knowledge and decades of experience in the water, he represents everything our surf school stands for: authenticity, expertise, and a genuine passion for the coastline we call home.

In 2008, Tomo took over the surf school from Ross and brought it together with Secretspot Surf Shop, established in 1989. As one of the oldest surf shops in the UK—and the largest in the North East—Secretspot has long been at the heart of the local surf community. Combining the two businesses was a natural progression, allowing Tomo to carry forward a shared ethos built on local knowledge, surf culture, and a lifelong love of Cayton Bay.

The philosophy has always been simple: run by surfers, for surfers. That means providing the best possible equipment, honest advice, and coaching rooted in real experience—whether you’re standing on a board for the first time or looking to progress your skills.

Known affectionately as our “Chief of Coasteering,” Tomo grew up exploring every nook and cranny of the East Coast. That lifelong familiarity with the coastline led him to become a trained coasteering instructor and to introduce coasteering to the Yorkshire Coast. Over the years, he has personally developed and led thousands of coasteering sessions, continually refining them to create the safe, professional, and unforgettable experiences we offer today.

Tomo’s depth of experience, commitment to safety, and passion for sharing the coastline are the foundation of everything we do.