Rest Bay

Really family friendly, kite friendly, bird friendly, surfing friendly, walking friendly, really friendly!
The sands at Rest Bay stretch probably for more than 1.25 miles at low tide — flat and enticing, especially in the setting sun. Black headed gulls dot the shimmering sands, rivulets invite giant steps and running jumps to cross, the setting sun due west blindingly dazzling.
There are rock pools and sand holes to explore, flat expanses to run around and expend as much energy as a whole pack of Duracel batteries, waves that generate excitement even for hardened surfers to run towards with glinting eyed expectation.
Definitely worth a visit — something for everyone.

The car park is very cheap when compared to other pay and display car parks, with over half a day costing just under £3.
The car park has loads of room, and is very litter free, due to the sunstainal amount of litter bins. The car park is known to attract people who just want to sit by their cars.

A beautiful wide and sandy beach about a mile from Porthcawl, which is very popular with surfers — it’s a lovely place to walk too. There is a lifeguard here during the summer (when dogs aren’t allowed on the beach). There’s a car park above the beach and the coast road, right next to The Royal Porthcawl Golf Course. A small Italian ice cream shop stands off to one side of the car park but there are no other cafes.