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. 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 is very beautiful and surrounded by tall cliffs.
Saints Bay is reasonably well protected, and even contains a tiny fisherman's harbour. 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 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.