Things to do in St Brelades Bay, Jersey

Popular Attractions, Activities and Places to stay in St Brelades Bay

Discover St Brelade’s Bay

Voted as one of the UK’s top three beaches, St Brelade’s is a haven of golden sands and safe, shallow waters for swimming. The beach boasts beautiful south coast views and you can make the most of these with one of the seaside cafés or bars that line the promenade.

The bay is also home to Absolute Adventures, the one-stop shop for all things wild and active. Here, you can try surfing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, coasteering, and rib tours around the island’s glorious coast.

Of course, for those who choose to relax, the beach offers plenty of sunny and shaded spots for you to sunbathe and an impressive variety of eateries along the promenade for you to top up on ice cream.

How to get to St Brelade’s Bay

You can get to St Brelade’s by bus on the 12 or 14 routes and then taking a short stroll across the clifftops. Alternatively, you can drive as there are plenty of car parks along the bay.

Popular things to do in St Brelade’s Bay

  • Enjoy the beach with its golden sands and palm tree-lined promenade.
  • Discover Corbiere Lighthouse by walking the causeway at low tide.
  • Paddle out on a kayak into the crystal-clear seas and see Jersey’s fantastic coastline.
  • Catch some waves on a surfboard and enjoy the feel of the Channel Island waves bobbing underneath you.
  • Explore the beauty of the 11-12th century chapel on the edge of the bay.
  • Discover what sea creatures lie in the rockpools during low tide.
  • Take a boat with some fishing rods out to sea and find out what wonders you can catch.
  • Walk along the whole of the bay from the parish church to Ouasine at low tide. At high tide, stroll along the promenade and take in the gorgeous ocean views.
  • Sit back and enjoy a glass of wine or a pint of Liberation ale with some fresh seafood at one of the promenade’s many eateries.
  • Pick up a picnic then find the perfect spot on the sandy beach to relax and enjoy the view.

Best places to stay in St Brelade’s Bay

The St Brelade’s Bay Hotel

From £152pp, you can stay in the luxury St Brelade’s Bay Hotel, fully equipped with a spa, outdoor pool and beautiful views over the bay.

The Golden Sands Hotel

As the name suggests, this 4 star hotel overlooks the beautiful south coast seas and golden sands. You can stay here from £122pp.

L’Horizon Beach Hotel and Spa

This hotel has subtle Mediterranean décor that creates the perfect environment for you to relax and enjoy from £169pp.

The Beau Rivage

The Beau Rivage offers a range of self-catering suites right on the bay from only £72pp.

Things to do in St Brelade’s Bay

There are many reasons why St Brelade’s Bay has been voted one of the top three beaches in the UK.  One of these reasons is that there is a vast majority of things to do that appeals to all ages and are accessible whatever the weather!

For adventure enthusiasts, the Absolute Adventures centre has a ton of activities for you to get involved with. From kayaking to coasteering and rib tours, you will be able to experience the wonders of Jersey’s coastline from a whole new perspective.

If you prefer to stick to land, you can stretch your legs by walking the whole stretch of the beach at low tide, right from the quaint seaside parish church to Ouasine. Visitors can enter the seaside parish church that has been a centre of Christian worship for over 1000 years.

To stave off hunger, there are an abundance of restaurants and cafés that line the bay just waiting to tempt you in with their fresh fish, cool wine and hearty ales. Here, you can sit alfresco with a cool drink in hand and enjoy the views of the beautiful Jersey sea.