Natalie’s guidebook

Waitrose, Co-Op, HSBC, Natwest, Iceland, Boots, a pharmacy, Madhatter Surf Shop, Clinton Cards, can all be found at Les Quennevais Shopping Precinct. Waitrose is a little separate but once you are parked, all are within walking distance of each other. To reach Les Quennevais Precinct, exit onto the main road and follow the road all the way to the traffic lights. The precinct parking can be found by turning left at the lights, and then there are parking options left and right on this road.

Surfing is tide dependent. High tide varies by 1 hour each day. 12ish hours between high tides. Check out magicseaweed.com for Jersey surf reports, or get in touch with one of the local surf schools. Little Joe’s is recommended as a good place to start. https://www.jersey.com/little-joes-shop-surf-school There are plenty of spots to rent boards and wetsuits on St Ouen’s Bay. For experience surfers, maybe you’ll get lucky and the Petit Port Reef will be working, just down the hill from here… St Ouen’s is the usual surf spot, but when it gets very large swells, St Brelade’s Bay and Plemont also start working.

You are in a fantastic location for accessing many lovely areas by bike. Get familiar with the cycle track (also called the Railway Walk) which runs from Corbiere to St Helier, via St Aubin. This company deliver bikes, or their bikes can be collected from St Aubin. https://www.jerseybikehire.co.uk/ There are lovely cycle routes detailed here: https://www.jersey.com/cycling-routes-in-jersey

The closest playpark for kids is called Elephant Park. Access along the bike track (about 10 mins cycle), or via car near Les Quennevais. On Friday nights the Off The Rails cafe does a Thai pop up which can be eaten in the park. Really fun with kids. Call ahead to check it’s on - +44 7700 360165

There are stunning cliff path walks in all directions. Head down the main road outside the Close, and cliff path walks can be joined leading towards St Ouen’s Bay, or Beauport/St Brelade in the opposite direction.

Beaches The closest bay, Petit Port Bay, is just down the hill, 5 mins walk. If you look out for the foot path on the right as you are heading down the hill, you can walk there via the trees. This beach is gorgeous for swimming on a high tide (if there is not too much swell) or on a low tide you can walk very far out and explore the rock pools. You can’t really swim there on a low tide, it’s too shallow. If you take the cliff path towards the right, you reach St Ouen’s Bay / La Pulente area. There is a nice spot for a hot chocolate about 20 mins walk along the cliff path at La Pulente. Beauport is a beautiful hidden beach down lots of steps, about a 7 minute drive away. St Ouen’s Bay is the wild and rugged west coast, suitable for surfing, sunset watching, and experienced swimmers. Le Port, near the Waterspash Bar, has a fun and busy atmosphere with campers on sunny weekends. St Brelade’s Bay is more of a traditional busy beach which is more suited for kids and sunbathing. Plemont is accessed via the opposite end of St Ouen’s Bay and is stunning. Completely disappears on a high tide so time carefully. Amazing cliffs and rock pools. Corbiere Lighthouse, not much beach here but when the tide is low you can walk all the way to the lighthouse which is fun. There is also lovely Jersey Ice cream van parked there when the weather gets warmer. A must see spot for tourists!

Corbiere Phare (closest to here) A 15 min walk along the bike track (also called the Railway Walk). Or drive down the hill, until you start to head upwards again. The Phare is on your right. 
Beautiful views over the sea, and a stunning landmark which is Corbiere Lighthouse. Nice for lunch and dinner or a pint in the bar. There is an open fire on cold days. Poplar’s Tea Room (also close by) Turn left out the Close and walk up the road until you spot it on the right hand side. Lovely traditional afternoon teas, cakes, coke floats, salads and sandwiches. A nice garden and lovely with kids and old people. St Ouen’s Bay El Tico - beach diner Watersplash - informal surfers hangout / restaurant Le Braye Cafe - beach diner La Pulente Inn - pub and curry Sands - beach diner Faulkner Fisheries at L’Etaque - a fish mongers in an old German bunker which fires up the bbq on sunny days serving fresh fish, oysters and prawns just meters from where they were caught. Call ahead to check they are open. St Brelade’s Bay Crab Shack - seafood beach diner Oyster Box - fancy restaurant and seafood Pizza Express Jambo’s Chinese - if you really need Chinese food! St Aubin This is a beautiful harbour with bulwark. Lots of restaurants and bars here - good for a night out if you don’t want to go all the way to St Helier. Lazin’ Lizard Murrays The Tenby Danny’s Old Court House