The quiet and wide beach of IJmuiderslag is located south of the beach of IJmuiden aan Zee. Dogs are allowed to roam free on part of the beach throughout the year, South of mile pole 57,5.
The beach of IJmuiden aan Zee is easy to reach by car or public transportation. From Amsterdam Central Station you can jump on the Fast Flying Ferry (quay is located behind Central Station), which takes you to Velsen-Zuid within 30 minutes, where you can change to a bus to IJmuiden aan Zee. From the bus stop, it is only a one-minute walk to the beach.