10 Best Beaches in Guernsey

Vazon Beach is a beautiful, sandy beach on the western coast of Guernsey that has tons of space for sunbathing and swimming. At low tide, the beach is wide and has great spots for children to wade and swim in calm, shallow waters, but you can also try exciting water sports like surfing and bodyboarding. The Guernsey Surf School is nearby if you want to take lessons to make the most of the experience. You’ll also find a few eateries for refreshments near the beach.

L’Eree Beach is a golden-sand beach on the west coast of Guernsey in a sheltered bay, offering a quiet atmosphere and activities for families with children. The beach is shielded from wind and offers calm waters for swimming, snorkelling and diving. If you have the kids, you can explore the rock pools to see marine creatures at low tide. Kayaking and canoeing are also popular activities. Behind the beach, the L’Eree Headland Nature Reserve gives you a chance to enjoy a quiet nature walk and see local coastal wildlife after spending some time by the water.

Cobo Beach is a treasured, unspoiled beach with white sand and clear, blue waters, rock pools and seaside amenities. Located on Cobo Bay, the beach offers quiet waters for a refreshing swim with the kids and rock pools that hold unique sea creatures at low tide. Plenty of amenities are nearby, such as parking, pubs, tea rooms, restaurants, a stairway to the water and snack stands. When evening comes, Cobo Beach is popular for watching sunsets or enjoying the views from a beachfront restaurant for a romantic evening.

Port Soif Bay is a crescent-shaped beach on the coast of the bay with fine, white sand and a background sheltered by dunes for a scenic atmosphere. The spot is popular for sunbathing, wading and beach games with the kids. With such clear waters, plenty of visitors enjoy diving, snorkelling or fishing. You’ll find picnic areas with grills for dinner on warm evenings. If you’re on a romantic retreat, Port Soif Bay provides spectacular sunset views and picture-perfect views of St Peter Port in the distance.

Fermain Beach is a picturesque and scenic beach on Fermain Bay with a rugged backdrop and spectacular views. You can walk to the beach from St Peter Port along the cliff for coastal views of the white sand and clear, blue waters. Plenty of families come to Fermain Beach for its quiet waters and family-friendly atmosphere, but it’s a great place for solo sunbathing or a romantic couple’s day at the beach. Nearby, you’ll find beach shops and eateries for refreshments after a day in the sun.

Pembroke beach areas offer a variety of beach experiences, from the quiet atmosphere of Little Sandy Beach to the golden sands of Freshwater West. All of Pembroke’s beaches earned accolades like the Blue Flag and Seaside awards. Dune beaches, like Freshwater West and Broad Haven, provide a sheltered environment for families with small children to swim, while secluded beaches like the rocky cove beach of Cwm yr Eglwys provide peace and privacy for couples or solo travellers to spend relaxing time by the water.

Havelet Bay is a quiet sand-and-shingle beach area that's perfect for families, couples and water-sport enthusiasts, boasting clear waters that are popular for fishing, diving and snorkelling. You could take the kids to the calm tidal swimming pools on the edge, but many people venture off the coast for water sports like surfing and sailing. If you prefer to stay on the shore, the beach offers stunning views of the coast and distant Cornet Rock and its castle. Havelet Bay is within walking distance of St Peter Port, where you can find refreshments and amenities.

Chouet Beach is part of Chouet and Ladies Bay and boasts soft, white sand, crystal-clear waters and nearby amenities for the perfect beach day. The shared beach area is on both bays and gently slopes into the sea, offering excellent swimming for all skill levels. The surf is calm, thanks to the headland on the edge of Chouet. Ladies Bay has more active waves, making it ideal for windsurfing and kitesurfing. Nearby, you’ll find amenities like restaurants, a kiosk, restrooms and snack and ice cream shops.

Grand Rocques Beach is a soft, sandy beach on the northwest coast with beautiful pink granite rocks and grassy dunes, providing a stunning landscape for beachgoers. The beach is popular for families due to the calm waters and clean sand, and couples enjoy watching the sunset over the water. During low tide, the kids can see marine life in the rock pools. Plenty of amenities are nearby, including kiosks, pubs, restaurants and seaside shops. If you want to explore nature, you can take a walk to the Port Soif Nature Reserve after enjoying time by the water.

L’Ancresse Beach is a beautiful, sandy beach with long stretches of sand that gently slope into the sea, perfect for paddling and swimming. Nestled along the turquoise waters of Pembroke and L’Ancresse bays on the northern part of Guernsey, the beach is ideal for families and couples to enjoy time by the water. Away from the shore, the wind conditions are ideal for sports like surfing, sailing, windsurfing, paddle boarding and sea kayaking. Fishing is also popular at L’Ancresse Bay. Nearby, you’ll have restaurants, pubs, shops and golf courses to choose from for more activities.