St. Ouens is very long, but in the summer the surfy stretches by El Tico can become very crowded, and if you don't want to surf it's more advisable to look further down or up the beach. Dogs are banned except early in the morning and in the evening, unless they are on leads. St. Helier, Jersey's town, is relatively small, although in recent years many smaller, family-run shops have had to make way for Accesorize, McDonalds, and more. The central indoor market is a spectacular and not to be missed, closed on Thursday afternoons and Sundays. It is packed with a multitude of flower, fruit, and vegetable stalls, with a perimeter of small craft and gift shops.
Parking can be a problem in the island, especially in the summer.
The bus service is good, although rather expensive, to main tourist destinations, but you will really need a car if you want to get off the beaten track without having to stick to rather inflexible and limited timetables. In recent years a number of lanes have been designated as being 'Green Lanes', which means a speed limit of 15 mph to make them more accessible for walkers, horse riders, and cyclists. This can be frustrating, although for a visitor who is not used to the granite walls that seem to lurk in even the most innocent hedge, it isn't always a bad thing. It is worth spending a bit of time walking in the island, and there are a number of good booklets with recommended walks. For Jersey, please visit Channel Islands .