You can easily reach the sea from Rome, for example with the regional train, in about 30-45 minutes.
If you have a car, the most beautiful coasts are south between Sperlonga and Gaeta, which is a bit far. The closest to Rome is Lido di Ostia, with its stretches of sand far from being the most attractive, but which have their interest.
Between the two, however, are beautiful beaches, such as the Caves of Nero in Anzio; the wild beach of Torre Astura where an ancient fort is surrounded by waters; the large stretches of sand and their dunes from Bufalara to Sabaudia; to the natural park of Circeo with at the foot of the beautiful promontory of Circeus the rocky coves of Batteria Punta Rossa.
To the north are also beautiful stretches of sand, such as in Santa Severa near Santa Marinella, at the foot of a beautiful castle, or the wild beach at Torre Flavia near Cerveteri.
Whether to the north or to the south, there are large sand tongues, the least concrete being to the south where are also the most beautiful villages and remarkable sites.
Spiaggia della Bufalara (Sabaudia)
Lido di Ostia
Although they are not the most beautiful, and sometimes domed and not very clean in summer, the beaches of Lido di Ostia still have their charm and are easily accessible from Rome, being closer to the ancient site of Ostia. In addition the amenities of the city are numerous on this coastline that offers many bars, restaurants, etc. A bus leads south to cancelli where the beaches are more pleasant (free spaces are between the paying areas).
How to get there?
Take the train ROMA LIDO, towards «Lido di Ostia» for example from the station PIRAMIDE OSTIENSE (on the metro B)
Then for the stop, two possibilities:
- For the nearest beach: get off at «Stella Polare» station, then walk (about 10 minutes) south. Several beaches are free of access, others are paying.
- For nicer beaches: get off at Station C. Colombo (terminus), take bus 07: «Torvajanica, linea 07 Mare». This bus stops at the various «cancelli» (from 1 to 7) access to the beaches, which follow one another every 500 meters approximately. Many beach areas are paid to land, but portions are free of facilities. Capocotto, a favorite of the Romans, is also nudist.
SOUTH of OSTIA
Beaches from Ostia to Nettuno
The road runs along long stretches of sand and dunes, including that of Capocotta near Ostia.
The Caves of Nero *, in Anzio, at the foot of the Cape of Anzio and the imperial Roman villa, is a pretty beach with ancient caves and ruins. At Anzio the Americans landed.
Not far away, Nettuno retains an old center.
Torre Astura
After Anzio and Nettuno, on the edge of the military zone, in Torre Asutra * is a beautiful pine forest and wild beach, often little frequented, which is accessed by about 15 minutes walk from the car park.
Here is an ancient fortress bathed by water.
Pontine Plain and Circeo National Park
Very large and long beaches run along the road between the marshes of the Pontine plain and the sea, included in the nature reserve of Circeo.
The beach of Bufalara in Sabaudia * is a long sandy tongue in a beautiful preserved setting with its dunes. Until Torre Paola, there are beautiful and long stretches of sand.
At Batteria Punta Rossa*, near San Felice Circeo, at the foot of the cliffs of the promontory, the rocky coves have transparent, green and emerald waters. Among the most beautiful in the area.
From San Felice Circeo to Terracina
Beaches of San Felice Circeo then, then those to Terracina. The latter is especially a city with a remarkable ancient heritage including the remains of the temple on the hill.
Beaches of Sperlonga
Sperlonga is one of the favorite destinations of the Romans. There are several nice beaches, the pretty village and the villa of Tiberius.
Beaches between Sperlonga and Gaeta
Very beautiful coastal portion between Sperlonga and Gaeta, with beaches at the foot of cliffs from Sperlonga to Gaeta, including the beach Sant’Agostino, or the beautiful beach of 300 steps * (300 gradini, or also called dell’arenauta). The latter is aptly named, accessed by 300 steps. It is paid.
Gaeta and Formia
The beach of Serapo is the nice beach of Gaeta.
NORD of OSTIA
Fregene
Fregene is known for its chic, with villas frequented by the world of cinema and culture, and also for the «Fishing Village» created by artists after the Second World War, the historic pine forest and the WWF oases of Macchiagrande and Maccarese.
Torre Flavia
Torre Flavia *, between Ladispoli and Cerveteri, with its transparent waters and golden sand around a medieval tower, near the marshes of a protected wetland.
Santa Marinella and Santa Severa
There are beautiful beaches in and around Santa Marinella that can be reached by train. The coastline alternates between sandy and rocky areas. The beaches are famous for their waves and many well equipped, bars, etc.
The beach of Santa Severa *, near Santa Marinella, is a pretty stretch of fine sand and beautiful waters bathing the feet of the ancient castle and an ancient Etruscan port of Pyrgi under the waters.
Gallery
Torre Astura 
Fogliano (Sabaudia) La Bufalara (Sabaudia) San Felice Circeo Terracina Sperlonga Trecento gradini Spiaggia di Serapo (Gaeta) Santa Severa (Santa Marinella)
Map of the area with beaches and sites
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