Vazon Bay. From end to end as the crow flies, Vazon bay is a mile long and is one of Guernsey's most popular bathing resorts. It is the largest of the beaches in Guernsey, popular with surfers, and holiday makers alike. During the summer months, there are sand race meetings held, and on the Vazon coast road adjacent to the beach, sprint race meetings.

Fermain Bay. A pebble cove at the foot of a wooded valley it can be reached by cliff path from the town or from Jerbourg. It can also be reached by road by turning off from Fort road, opposite the Fermain Tavern. There is no car park here, but this does not seem to deter most, as this is a beach where you can go for real peace and quiet.

Saints Bay. Saints is very beautiful and surrounded by tall cliffs. As these cliffs are south facing this bay is wonderful in summer, providing shelter from the light westerly breezes, with sunlight from due south! Saints Bay is reasonably well protected, and even contains a tiny fisherman's harbour.

Portelet Beach. Nestling at the south west tip of Guernsey, Portelet Beach is a secluded and beautiful bay and is home to local fishing boats and ormer beds.

L'ancresse Bay. L'ancresse is another popular beach. There is an old anti-tank wall that provides shelter from the wind and a smooth surface on which to sunbathe. The water is shallow, clear and warm especially on an afternoon tide. At both ends of the beach there are kiosks where you can buy refreshments.

Cobo Bay. This is a favourite spot for both residents and holiday makers alike. There is excellent swimming and sunbathing here, as well as plenty of rocks to climb and pools to explore. A board sailing school operates from here too.

Grandes Rocques Beach.  One of the largest beaches on the island, Grandes Rocques provides a huge area of flat sand, stunning shore views, and gently shelving sand ideal for bathing.

Petit Bot Bay. Here there is an eighteenth century defence tower, a tiny cottage and the remains of a mill and water wheel, which has now been turned into a cafe. Petit Bot offers fine sand with good sheltered sunbathing, and is one of the most beautiful spots in Guernsey.

Rocquaine Bay: Two fortresses overlook the bay from each end, which were adapted from Napoleonic times by the German Occupying forces during the Second World War. This is a good place on the island to go rock climbing, however people should be careful of the tide turning, as it can return very fast leaving those unaware stranded on the rocks.