Is it IJmuiden or Wijk aan Zee? Neither of them, but who cares, you will find beach bars Timbuktu and Aloha on the beach of Velzen-Noord. That is, if you have transportation. Walking or public transport is not an option, and not everyone finds the smoke ovens along the beach equally attractive. But perhaps that is precisely why this stretch of Dutch coast attracts so many relaxed beachgoers. Not too difficult, friendly crowd, one of the widest beaches in the country and your dog is welcome, provided it is on a leash. It's nice to lie back and watch people Timbuktu, actually the nicest of the two, but you can enjoy delicious food at the adjacent Aloha. Aloha Beach