This Is Jersey

The sands at Ouaisnè are not Jersey’s finest, but the bay offers plenty of parking, a good cafe, bars and safe bathing, which makes this a popular family beach.

Behind the sea wall you will find Ouaisnè, one of the few remaining habitats for the agile frog and beyond that, overlooking the bay is Les Ruisseaux, a luxury estate favoured by wealthy residents.

Also near the bay is La Cotte, the cave used by Old Stone Age hunters which can be seen cut into the cliffs at the south-east end of the beach. A fairly steep footpath also wanders off from this side of the bay up to Portelet Common where a network of footpaths take you round the headland and down to Portelet bay on the other side.

In the other direction is an easy walk across the sand to the lively end of St Brelade’s Bay. If the tide’s up you can take the path through the pine trees which is a very nice stroll even at low tide.

Served by bus route 12a.